Recent Updates
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Afghanistan
Afghan Traders Face $600 Million Loss Due to Border Closures
DID Press: A member of the board of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce stated that the closure of border crossings for over two months has resulted in a $600 million loss in trade with Pakistan. The prolonged closure of Afghanistan-Pakistan…
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Economy
EU Extends Economic Sanctions on Russia for Six More Months
DID Press: Council of the European Union has announced the extension of broad economic sanctions against Russia for an additional six months. These sanctions, initially imposed in 2014 and significantly expanded following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, cover…
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Government
Hezbollah: Resistance Never Surrenders
DID Press: Hussain Al-Hajj Hassan, Hezbollah’s representative in Lebanese Parliament, emphasized that resistance against aggressions will never surrender. Referring to recent regional developments, he said that surrender has no place in the culture and ethos of resistance. Resistance considers self-defense…
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Afghanistan
Herat Launches Advanced Surgeries amid Pakistan Border Closure
DID Press: Following closure of border crossings with Pakistan and the resulting inability of patients to travel for treatment, several advanced and complex surgeries have been initiated in the province for the first time, announced the Public Health Directorate of…
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Government
Alawite Women Targeted by Organized Abduction Networks in Syria
DID Press: Human rights sources in Syria have reported the abduction of at least 40 Alawite women over the past three weeks, pointing to organized crimes deliberately targeting civilians. According to these sources, the women were primarily abducted from the…
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Government
Iraq on Alert after Israel Shares Sensitive Intelligence about Armed Groups
DID Press: Baghdad has entered a heightened state of alert following reports that Israel has transferred highly sensitive intelligence on armed groups in Iraq, raising concerns about the possibility of military action. According to a report by Asharq Al-Awsat, Iraqi…
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Government
Saudi Arabia’s Execution Record Raises Alarm Over Minority and Migrant Rights
DID Press: Saudi Arabia has recorded one of the highest execution rates in the world, Over past decade. Findings by human rights organizations indicate that the use of the death penalty in the kingdom has not only continued at a…
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Afghanistan
Iran to Ease Visa Issuance for Afghan Nationals
DID Press: Iran’s deputy head of mission in Kabul announced plans to simplify and facilitate the issuance of Iranian visas for Afghan citizens, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. According to a statement released…
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Government
Zohran Mamdani Facing 3-Front Battle against Wall Street, Trumpism, and Israel Lobby
DID Press: What began as Zohran Mamdani’s urban promises—food subsidies, free infant care, and rent stabilization—quickly escalated into a full-scale battle with an intertwined network of financial, ideological, and geopolitical power. From City Politics to Structural ConfrontationMamdani’s economic promises initially…
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Government
Palestine: Identity Denial, Structural Violence, and Global Silence
DID Press: The issue of Palestine, due to decades of occupation, the displacement of millions, and the violation of a nation’s rights, has become a deeply moral and painful matter. The claim that “Palestine does not exist” is not only…
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