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Human Rights
Gaza War Sparks Rising Interest in Islam Among Young Britons
DID Press: Research and census data indicate that a notable number of young people in the United Kingdom have turned to Islam in response to Israel’s war against Gaza and a broader sense of global injustice. New converts tend to…
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Government
Heavy Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine as Peace Talks Conclude in Florida
DID Press: Only hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky reported a “very constructive” call with the U.S. team working to revise Donald Trump’s peace plan, Ukraine once again came under massive Russian missile and drone attacks. Kremenchuk, one of the country’s…
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Government
Military Coup in Benin; President Ousted
DID Press: A group of military officers in Benin has seized power and removed President Patrice Talon from office. According to La Nouvelle Tribune, a body calling itself the “Military Committee for the Restoration of Order” has now taken full…
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Government
Canada Removes HTS from Its Terrorist List
DID Press: Canada’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Public Safety removed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group from the country’s list of terrorist organizations, reported international media outlets. According to Canadian officials, the move aligns with decisions made by Western allies,…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Claims Destruction of 3 Taliban Posts, Killing 23 Fighters
DID Press: Following renewed tensions along the Spin Boldak border in Kandahar, Pakistani media have reported that the country’s security forces, in response to what they say was a ceasefire violation by the Taliban authorities, destroyed three Taliban border posts…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Boxer Wins WBC Title in Washington
DID press: A young Afghan boxer has claimed the 55-kg championship belt after defeating his American opponent in a World Boxing Council (WBC) event held in Washington, D.C. Zaki Hakimzada, a prominent Afghan boxing athlete, secured a decisive victory over…
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Government
Israeli “Predator” Spyware Used against Pakistani Human Rights Defender
DID Press: A new investigation has found that Intellexa, the Israeli company behind the “Predator” spyware, continues operating despite international sanctions and has deployed its advanced surveillance tools against various targets, including individuals in Pakistan. Predator is a “one-click” spyware…
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Afghanistan
Suspicious Drone Noticed Over 3 Provinces North of Kabul
DID Press: Residents of Kapisa, Parwan, and Panjshir provinces have reported the presence of an unidentified drone flying over these areas, though its origin and purpose remain unknown. On Sunday morning, Dec 7, an unidentified drone entered Kapisa’s airspace from…
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Government
Germany Urges Israel to Halt West Bank Annexation Plans
DID Press: During a visit to Jordan, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Israel to refrain from any actions that may lead to the annexation of the West Bank. “We must keep the path to a Palestinian state open. Therefore,…
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Afghanistan
Potential Closure of Afghanistan’s Embassy in Australia
DID Press: Following announcement of Afghanistan ambassador’s credentials will not be renewed in Australia, thousands of Afghan migrants are expressing concern over the future of consular services and their rights. Afghanistan citizens residing in Australia are reportedly in a state…
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