Sanctions
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Economy
US to Release $12B in Frozen Iranian Assets Within 60 Days
DID Press: A non-official draft of the so-called “Islamabad Understanding Framework” suggests that one of the central points in recent talks between Iran and the United States involves the unfreezing of Iranian financial assets, according to Iranian state media. Based…
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Economy
Cuba Water Crisis Deepens as 3M People Face Daily Shortages
DID Press: Authorities in Cuba say nearly three million people are experiencing daily shortages of drinking water as fuel constraints severely disrupt national water supply systems. Cuban officials reported that a worsening fuel crisis has reduced the operational capacity of…
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Government
HRW Urges Concrete Action After UN Listing of Israeli Forces
DID Press: Human Rights Watch has called on the international community to take practical measures following the inclusion of Israeli armed and security forces in a United Nations list related to conflict-related sexual violence. The rights organization said that placing…
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Government
Massive Havana Rally Denounces US Actions Against Raúl Castro
DID Press: Tens of thousands of Cubans gathered in Havana to protest against United States actions targeting Raúl Castro and to condemn Washington’s longstanding sanctions on Cuba. According to reports, more than 250,000 people attended the rally held Friday at…
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Analysis
Why China–Russia Partnership Is Strategic
DID Press: As Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to Beijing on the anniversary of a key bilateral cooperation treaty, assessments indicate that the China–Russia partnership is increasingly shaped by geopolitical imperatives, economic interdependence, and shared responses to U.S. pressure—factors that…
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Economy
Former Pakistani Diplomat Warns US Stance May Derail Iran Talks
DID Press: Asif Durrani has sharply criticized the policies of the Trump administration toward Iran, warning that Washington’s current approach is pushing negotiations toward failure. Durrani said the United States cannot demand that Iran dismantle its nuclear program while simultaneously…
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Government
Former Canadian Diplomats Urge Ottawa to Sanction Israel
DID Press: Nearly 200 former Canadian diplomats have called on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to impose “broad and decisive” sanctions on Israel over the worsening situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and Lebanon. According to media reports, 190 retired…
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Government
Pezeshkian: No Negotiations Under Pressure or Threats
DID Press: Masoud Pezeshkian stated in a conversation with Prime Minister of Pakistan that Iran will not enter any imposed negotiations under pressure, threats, or sanctions. Pezeshkian emphasized that as long as hostile actions and operational pressure from United States…
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Afghanistan
Sanctions Remain as Global Distrust of Taliban Persists
DID Press: Nearly four years after the Taliban returned to power, relations with the international community remain marked by caution and deep mistrust. A recent update by the United Nations Security Council reaffirmed sanctions on 22 senior Taliban officials, underscoring…
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Economy & Development
US and UK Impose Sanctions on Major Russian Oil Firms amid Ukraine War
DID Press: United States, aiming to increase economic pressure on Kremlin, has sanctioned two major Russian oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. This move came a day after the announcement that President Donald Trump postponed his meeting with Vladimir Putin, while…
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