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Government
Ideological Rift in Persian Gulf: UAE Figure Launches Blunt Critique of Wahhabism
DID Press: Tensions between Saudi Arabia and UAE—previously visible across political, military, and economic arenas—have taken on an ideological dimension following sharp criticism of Wahhabism by a figure close to the UAE leadership. Abdulkhaleq Abdullah, a political scientist and informal…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Closes Afghan Refugee Camp in Swabi, Displacing 20,000 Residents
DID Press: Government of Pakistan ordered the closure of Gohti Afghan refugee camp in the Swabi district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, affecting approximately 20,000 residents, according to local media reports. Authorities reportedly shut down all shops and commercial units inside the…
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Analysis
Trump’s “Historic” Address Yields No Clarity on Iran
DID Press: In a much-anticipated annual address, US President Donald Trump offered little substantive clarity on Iran, despite expectations that he might outline potential military action or a concrete policy shift. Observers noted the majority of his speech consisted of…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan, Iran Hold Talks on Afghanistan and Regional Trade
DID Press: Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan, held a virtual meeting with Mohammadreza Bahrami, Director General for South Asia at Iran’s Foreign Ministry, to discuss regional cooperation and developments in Afghanistan. During the session, both sides exchanged views…
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Government
Washington Stabbing Attack Leaves 4 Dead; Suspect Killed by Police
DID Press: A deadly stabbing incident in Washington claimed four lives on Tuesday morning, authorities said. The 32-year-old suspect was shot and killed by a police officer at the scene. The attack occurred in the Key Peninsula area, northwest of…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Red Crescent Provides Free Medical Care to Over 4,000 Patients in Wardak
DID Press: Afghan Red Crescent Society reported that over 4,000 patients in Wardak Province received free medical services over the past month. Mobile health teams and staff from the society’s medical centers visited various districts, providing general examinations, medication distribution,…
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Government
Former Norwegian PM Hospitalized After Apparent Suicide Attempt Amid Epstein Files
DID Press: Thorbjørn Jagland, a former prime minister of Norway, has been hospitalized after an apparent suicide attempt as authorities launched a formal investigation into alleged financial corruption linked to disclosures in the Jeffrey Epstein Files, Norwegian media reported. The…
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Afghanistan
Kabul, Tashkent Launch New Push on Northern Afghanistan Oil Fields
DID Press: Taliban and government of Uzbekistan launched a new phase of cooperation aimed at advancing oil exploration in northern Afghanistan, as part of efforts to complete technical data and prepare for deep drilling. Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum…
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Government
Iran FM Spokesman Slams Trump Claims as “Big Lie”
DID Press: Ismail Baghaei, spokesman for Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, has dismissed recent claims by Donald Trump about Iran as a “big lie,” accusing Washington and its allies of waging a systematic disinformation campaign against the Iranian people.…
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Afghanistan
Nearly 3M Afghan Migrants Return in 2025, UN Warns of Humanitarian Strain
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said nearly 2.78 million Afghan migrants have returned to Afghanistan since the start of 2025, marking one of the largest return waves in recent years. According to OCHA data,…
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