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Economy
Trump–Xi Talks End After 2 Hours; Both Sides Emphasize “Partnership Amid Competition”
DID Press: The high-level meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded after approximately two hours, twice the originally scheduled duration, with both leaders signaling cautious optimism despite underlying strategic tensions. President Trump described the talks…
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Government
North Korea Authorizes Automatic Nuclear Strike if Leader Is Assassinated
DID Press: North Korea has reportedly amended its constitution and nuclear doctrine to authorize an automatic retaliatory nuclear strike in the event that leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated or the country’s command structure is disabled. The amendment, approved during…
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Economy
Oil Surges to $120 a Barrel Amid Geopolitical Tensions
DID Press: Crude oil prices jumped sharply today, reaching $120 per barrel, a level not seen since 2022. Murban crude, a key benchmark for the Middle East, also crossed the $120 mark, while real-time trading briefly saw prices exceed $119…
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Economy
Global Stock Markets Plunge Amid War with Iran
DID Press: Global stock markets have suffered steep and unprecedented declines, with major economies in Asia and the United States losing significant market value, Over the past three days. Major drops include: South Korea (KOSPI): Seoul’s stock index has fallen…
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Economy
Surge in EU’s Military Spending Brings Modest but Resilient Economic Growth
DID Press: Rising geopolitical tensions around Europe—ranging from perceived military threats from Russia to sustained pressure from the United States for greater NATO burden-sharing—are reshaping the European Union’s defense policy landscape. After decades of declining military budgets, Europe is now…
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Economy
Ray Dalio Warns of Global Order Collapse and Intensifying Great Power Rivalry
DID Press: Ray Dalio, a prominent global economic analyst, has warned that both the global order and the international monetary system are collapsing, with geopolitical tensions escalating rapidly. In the financial sector, Dalio considers the seizure of Russian assets as…
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Government
US War Secretary Declares New Era of Great Power Confrontation
DID Press: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the world has entered a “new era of great power confrontation,” emphasizing the need for readiness for war — remarks that highlight Washington’s aggressive foreign policy amid rising geopolitical tensions and…
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Afghanistan
Karim Khurram: Afghanistan’s Gold Being Sold to Low-Level Foreign Traders
DID Press: Afghanistan’s former minister of information and culture says the country’s gold is being exported instead of added to national reserves. Referring to the unprecedented rise in global gold prices, Khurram said gold extracted in northern Afghanistan is largely…
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Afghanistan
Billions in Limbo as Trade Halted at Afghanistan-Pakistan Border
DID Press: Rising border tensions and political disputes between the Taliban government in Afghanistan and Pakistan have effectively halted formal trade between the two countries for over a month, leaving billions of dollars’ worth of goods stranded at border crossings.…
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