Military
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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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Economy
Beijing–Tehran Strategic Alliance Deepens Across Economy, Military, and Intelligence in West Asia
DID Press: According to renowned journalist Pepe Escobar, Iran has emerged as a central geopolitical node in the evolving multipolar world order, playing a pivotal role not only in regional dynamics but also in the strategic calculations of major powers.…
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Government
US, China to Open Direct Military Communication Channels
DID Press: Following a meeting between senior US and Chinese defense officials in Malaysia, the two countries have agreed to establish direct communication channels between their armed forces to prevent potential conflicts and manage crises—a move that could open a…
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Government
China Expels US Destroyer from Waters Near Huangyan
DID Press: China’s military says it has expelled the U.S. Navy destroyer Higgins from what it claims are its territorial waters near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea. China’s military has expelled the U.S. destroyer Higgins that illegally intruded…
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News
Russia Permits Hiring Foreigners Without Documentation in Military
DIDPress: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing the recruitment of foreign nationals and stateless individuals into the country’s armed forces. The move aims to strengthen Russia’s military personnel and address troop shortages. According to TASS news agency, the…
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News
Arab Military Engagement with U.S. Harms Islamic Dignity, Warns Kabul
DIDPress: A media outlet affiliated with Afghanistan’s caretaker government has warned that the military cooperation of some Arab countries —particularly Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE—with the US could lead to the use of their advanced weaponry in attacks against…
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