Security
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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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Afghanistan
Poll Finds Economy as Top Public Concern in Afghanistan, Constitution follows closely
DID Press: A recent national poll assessing Afghanistan’s most pressing priorities shows that improving the economic situation and citizens’ livelihoods is the foremost concern, garnering 56% of respondents’ support. The results highlight that livelihood concerns and economic pressures – unemployment,…
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Government
60% of Lebanese Oppose Disarming Hezbollah
DID Press: The results of a recent survey in Lebanon revealed that 60% of the country’s citizens oppose disarming Hezbollah without a clear defensive strategy. The opposition is recorded at 96% among Shiites, 50% among Sunnis, 46% among Druze, and…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Rejects UNAMA Report on Abuse of Returnees
DID Press: Taliban’s caretaker Foreign Ministry rejected a recent report by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) that alleged torture, acts of revenge, arbitrary detentions, and security threats against deported Afghanistani migrants. In a statement, the ministry said that,…
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Economy & Development
India Halts US Arms Purchase Over Tariff Dispute
DID Press: Indian government suspended the purchase of weapons and military aircraft from Washington following the United States’ decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on certain Indian exports. According to sources, New Delhi also canceled a planned visit by…
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Government
Pakistan’s Field Marshal Meets Senior US Military and Political Officials
DID Press: Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Sayed Asim Munir, during an official visit to the United States, held talks with senior American military and political leaders. Pakistan’s Army media wing announced on Sunday, August 10, that…
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Government
Trump-Putin Historic Meeting in Alaska: Hopes and Challenges for Ukraine Peace and Arctic Cooperation
DID Press: The upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, set to take place on August 15, 2025 in the state of Alaska, is being hailed by observers as one of the most significant diplomatic…
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Afghanistan
Pentagon “Inadvertently” Re-Publishes Confidential Photos from Afghanistan War
DID Press: A Pentagon spokesperson confirmed that around 1,400 photos from Afghanistan were “inadvertently” re-published online before being removed again. These images had previously been taken down in 2021 to protect Afghanistani collaborators. U.S. Department of Defense accidentally re-published more…
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EU
US Weapons Purchases Funded by Europeans; New Military Package on Way to Ukraine
DID Press: Three European countries allocated more than $500 million to purchase U.S. weapons for delivery to Ukraine. Sweden, Norway, and Denmark announced that, as part of a joint package, they will spend a total of $511 million to buy…
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Government
Lebanese Cabinet Backs Down; Hezbollah Disarmament Remains Only on Paper
DID Press: Unprecedented meeting of Lebanon’s cabinet on the sensitive issue of Hezbollah’s weapons—contrary to Western expectations and those of some domestic factions—ended without any executive decision. The session, held Tuesday evening under U.S. pressure and within the framework of…
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