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Government
China Warns US Over Military Use of AI, Cites “Terminator”-Style Risks
DID Press: China on Wednesday cautioned the United States that excessive use of artificial intelligence in military operations could push the world toward a dystopian future reminiscent of the film Terminator. Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Defense, warned…
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Economy
Iran’s 40th Wave of Attacks Raises Risk to Bab-el-Mandeb and Suez Transit
DID Press: As the 40th wave of Iran’s “Operation True Promise 4” operations began early Thursday, joint attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Lebanon’s Hezbollah entered an intensified phase, lasting five hours compared to the previous strike’s…
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Government
Declassified CIA Document Sparks Debate Over Decades-Old Cancer Research in US
DID Press: Reports in the United States have emerged regarding the release of a previously classified document dating back to the 1950s, examining biochemical similarities between certain parasites and cancerous tumors. The document, attributed to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA),…
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Afghanistan
UN Officials Meet Herat Governor to Discuss Support for Returnees, Local Production
DID Press: Senior officials from the United Nations and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) met with the governor of Herat to discuss assistance for returning migrants and support for Afghanistan’s domestic production. During a visit to the…
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Economy & Development
China–North Korea Passenger Train Service Resumes After 6 Years
DID Press: Passenger rail service between China and North Korea has resumed after a six-year suspension, with the first train departing from Beijing on Thursday. Train K-27 will travel for approximately 24 hours and 41 minutes, stopping in the border…
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Development
Iran’s Multi-Layered Strikes Expand Regional War, Challenging US and Israel
DID Press: A series of military and political developments over the past hours has pushed tensions in West Asia into a new phase as direct confrontation between Iran, the United States and Israel intensifies. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Urges ‘Constructive Engagement’ With US to Resolve Detainee Issue
DID Press: Foreign Ministry of the Taliban has criticized a decision by the United States to place Afghanistan on a list of countries accused of supporting “wrongful detentions,” describing the move as regrettable. Abdul Qahar Balkhi, spokesperson for the Taliban’s…
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Government
China Voices Regret Over Failure of UN Truce Resolution on Middle East
DID Press: Fu Cong, permanent representative of China to the United Nations, has expressed disappointment over the failure to adopt a draft ceasefire resolution on the Middle East at the United Nations Security Council. Speaking after the vote, Fu said…
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Government
Peace Possible Only With Guarantees and War Reparations, Says Iran
DID Press: Masoud Pezeshkian, president of Iran, has said that ending the ongoing regional conflict will only be possible if Iran’s legitimate rights are recognized, damages caused by the war are compensated, and firm international guarantees are provided to prevent…
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Government
UN Committee Warns Trump’s Rhetoric Fuels Migrant Rights Violations in US
DID Press: United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has warned that racist and inflammatory remarks by Donald Trump and other political figures are contributing to growing violations of the rights of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in…
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