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Analysis
Iran Tensions: Trump Faces Political Setback in Washington
DID Press: The latest results of the US midterm congressional elections and the Democrats’ return to a position of strength in the House of Representatives have once again exposed the vulnerability of Washington’s foreign policy to domestic electoral pressure. For…
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Election
Politico: Democrats Regain Control of US Senate
DID Press: Democrats have regained a majority in the US Senate from Republicans after winning several key electoral contests, including races in Texas, Kansas and South Carolina, according to Politico. The results come after President Donald Trump personally led the…
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Afghanistan
US Court Temporarily Halts Deportation of Afghan Nationals
DID Press: A federal judge in New York has issued a temporary order barring the Donald Trump administration from deporting Afghan migrants until the end of this week. US District Judge Valerie Caproni issued the order after government lawyers told…
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Election
US Midterm Results Raise New Political Challenges for Trump in Congress
DID Press: Preliminary results from the US midterm elections have intensified political challenges for President Donald Trump, with Democrats performing strongly in the race for the House of Representatives. A shift in congressional control could also strengthen efforts to place…
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Economy
Diesel Prices Surge 67% as Iran War Becomes Challenge for Trump Ahead of Midterms
DID Press: As the US approaches its midterm congressional elections, diesel prices have surged by approximately 67% over the past eight months amid the war against Iran, reaching $6.35 per gallon.Measures introduced by Donald Trump’s administration, including the release of…
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Economy
Oil Prices Rise Above $105 Amid Reports of Attack on Iran’s Qeshm Island
DID Press: Oil prices rose in early trading on Tuesday, November 3 (12 Aqrab), following the publication of a report alleging a US attack on Iran’s Qeshm Island. According to market data, Brent crude rose by 48 cents, or 0.5%,…
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Afghanistan
66 US Lawmakers Oppose Deportation of Afghan Nationals
DID Press: Sixty-six members of the US Congress have sent a letter to the Donald Trump administration calling for a halt to the deportation of at least 150 Afghan nationals who are expected to be transferred from detention facilities in…
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Afghanistan
UNHCR Says It Has No Role in Forced Deportation of Afghan Refugees
DID Press: UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has stressed that it is not involved in any plan to deport or forcibly transfer Afghan refugees, saying that the return of people in need of protection must take place only on…
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Government
Retired US Officer Warns Renewed War with Iran Could Destroy US Aircraft Carriers
DID Press: Daniel Davis, a retired US Army officer, has warned Washington against underestimating Iran’s missile capabilities, saying a renewed war with Iran could put US aircraft carriers at risk of destruction. Davis made the remarks in response to comments…
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Government
Iran Links Strait of Hormuz Security to End of US Naval Blockade
DID Press: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has said that negotiations between Tehran and Washington are continuing through mediators, with messages being exchanged between the two sides. Baghaei stressed that the composition of Iran’s negotiating team had not changed,…
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