Security
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Government
Rai Al-Youm on Hezbollah’s Fiery Rhetoric and Future of Disarmament
DID Press: The pan-Arab daily Rai al-Youm analyzed the latest speech by Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Sheikh Naiem Qassem, describing it as unusually sharp and threatening, and assessed what it may signal for Lebanon’s political and security future. According to the paper,…
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Government
Naiem Qassem: Disarming Hezbollah to Serve Israel’s Interests
DID Press: Sheikh Naiem Qassem, Deputy Secretary-General of Hezbollah in Lebanon, reaffirmed the movement’s role in defending the country and countering Israeli aggression, warning that the government’s proposed plan to disarm the resistance is a dangerous step driven by U.S.…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Pakistan, China to Hold Meeting in Kabul Next Week
DID Press: Following the suspension of Amir Khan Muttaqi’s trip to Pakistan, he is set to host Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, as well as Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister, in Kabul next week. The sixth…
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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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