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Economy
US Congressman: Iran War Has Weakened America
DID Press: US Congressman Thomas Massie has said the Trump administration’s war with Iran has significantly weakened the United States, arguing that the conflict has strained the country’s military capabilities and economic stability. In a post on X, Massie wrote:…
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Analysis
Iran-US Standoff Reshapes Middle East Security Order
DID Press: More than four decades after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the confrontation between Iran and the United States has evolved into one of the world’s most complex geopolitical rivalries, extending far beyond political and ideological differences to encompass military,…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Official Says Iran Was First to Aid Nuristan Flood Victims
DID Press: Taliban governor of Nuristan Province has praised Iran for its assistance to communities affected by recent flooding, saying Tehran was the first country to provide aid to residents during the emergency. Zain-ul-Abidin Abid, the Taliban governor of Nuristan,…
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Afghanistan
Germany Investigates Soldiers Over Alleged Theft During Kabul Evacuation
DID Press: German prosecutors have launched an investigation into five Bundeswehr soldiers over allegations of theft during Germany’s evacuation mission at Kabul airport following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. According to German media reports, the soldiers, all members…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Seeks to Expand Air Corridors to Boost Exports
DID Press: Afghanistan is seeking to expand its air cargo corridors to strengthen exports and sustain international trade as disruptions to overland transport routes continue to challenge the country’s commerce, Taliban officials said. The Taliban’s Ministry of Transport and Civil…
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Afghanistan
Taliban, Uzbekistan Expand Talks on Agricultural Cooperation
DID Press: Taliban officials and Uzbekistan have discussed expanding cooperation in agriculture, irrigation, and livestock development, with both sides expressing interest in increasing investment and launching joint projects aimed at strengthening bilateral economic ties. Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, the Taliban’s acting…
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Government
Israel Approves International Stabilization Force for Gaza
DID Press: Israel’s security cabinet has approved the deployment of an International Stabilization Force (ISF) to the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli media reports, although the decision was opposed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Israeli media reported that Ben-Gvir…
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Government
Pentagon Removes US Casualties From Official Iran War Tally
DID Press: US Department of War has removed four American service members killed during the recent conflict with Iran from its official war casualty database, transferring the records to a separate category, according to a report by The Associated Press.…
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Economy
NYT: Trump Faces Strategic Deadlock in Iran War
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has reached a strategic impasse in the conflict with Iran, constrained by military, political, and economic realities, with no clear path to either achieving his objectives or exiting the war without significant costs, according…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Leader Reaffirms ‘Vice and Virtue’ Law as Top Priority
DID Press: Taliban leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada has reaffirmed that enforcing the group’s Law on the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice remains the Taliban government’s highest priority, describing its implementation as one of the movement’s principal objectives. According…
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