Saudi Arabia
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Development
Western Media Hegemony Erodes as Gulf Networks Gain Global Reach
DID Press: The so-called “2026 war” has marked a turning point in global media influence, accelerating the rise of Gulf-based networks and eroding the long-standing dominance of Western outlets in shaping international conflict narratives. A report by the think tank…
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Economy
Kuwait Faces Unprecedented Crisis as Oil Exports Stop
DID Press: A report by The Wall Street Journal says Kuwait is facing its most severe crisis in decades following a regional conflict that has disrupted oil production, damaged infrastructure, and strained basic supply chains. According to the report, oil…
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Government
Saudi Border Security Reshuffle Sees Pakistani Military Role Expanded
DID Press: Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia has reshaped its southern border security architecture by relying increasingly on Pakistani forces, while sidelining Yemeni-affiliated units previously deployed in the region. According to regional media reports, thousands of Pakistani military personnel have…
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Government
Pakistan Denies Report of Troop Deployment to Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Pakistan has strongly rejected a Reuters report claiming that thousands of Pakistani troops and advanced military equipment have been deployed in Saudi Arabia under a bilateral defense arrangement. The report alleged that Pakistan stationed around 8,000 troops along…
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Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia Arrests Five Afghans Over Illegal Hajj Attempt
DID Press: Saudi Arabian security authorities announced the arrest of five Afghan nationals for allegedly attempting to enter the holy city of Mecca illegally to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. According to Saudi media reports, the individuals attempted to reach Mecca…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Begins Airlift of Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs has announced the official start of transporting Afghan pilgrims to Saudi Arabia to perform this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Mawlawi Mohammad Nabi Mohammadi, head of Hajj, Umrah, and Pilgrimage Affairs at the…
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Analysis
Sunni–Shia Unity Urged as Essential Safeguard for Muslim World
DID Press: A political commentary calls for stronger unity between Sunni and Shia Muslims, warning that sectarian divisions risk undermining stability across the Islamic world amid ongoing regional conflicts involving Israel, the United States, Iran, and Palestine. The analysis argues…
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Government
Pakistani Forces Enter Saudi Arabia Under Joint Defense Agreement
DID Press: Ministry of Defense of Saudi Arabia announced that a Pakistani military contingent has entered the country under a joint strategic defense agreement. According to the statement, the deployed forces include fighter aircraft and support units, sent to enhance…
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Afghanistan
Over 9,400 Passports Issued for Afghan Pilgrims
DID Press: Passport Directorate of the Taliban Ministry of Interior announced that, ahead of the dispatch of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, thousands of passports have been urgently printed and distributed. Officials at the directorate stated that 9,425 passports were printed…
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Economy
US Media Confirms $136M THAAD Radar Damaged in Saudi Arabia
DID Press: American media outlets have reported that the advanced AN/TPY‑2 radar, part of the THAAD missile defense system deployed at Prince Sultan Air Base, was severely damaged during Iran’s recent missile strike. According to these reports, the radar, valued…
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