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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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Government
Trump Signals Progress on Iran Deal Amid Fresh Uncertainty
DID Press: New remarks by Donald Trump have placed negotiations between Iran and United States back in the spotlight, highlighting both signs of progress and continuing uncertainty over a potential agreement. In an interview with Fox News, Trump said Washington…
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Government
Hegseth Warns of China’s Growing Influence in Indo-Pacific
DID Press: Pete Hegseth has voiced concern over China’s expanding regional influence, warning that Beijing’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific pose increasing strategic challenges for the region. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Hegseth criticized China’s regional posture and called…
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Afghanistan
US Detains Ex-Afghan Lawmaker on Suspicion of Taliban Financial Links
DID Press: US federal authorities have arrested former Afghan parliament deputy speaker Mirza Katawazy in Washington, D.C. on allegations of transferring cash and gold linked to Taliban, in a case that has drawn significant political attention amid heightened security and…
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Afghanistan
US Fully Suspends Financial Aid to Afghanistan
DID Press: US Department of State has announced that all financial assistance from Washington to Afghanistan has been suspended until further notice, following a directive from President Donald Trump. The decision comes amid growing warnings from the United Nations and…
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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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Development
Tehran Says Progress in Talks With US, but Agreement Not Imminent
DID Press: Iran has confirmed progress in negotiations with United States, while stressing that a final agreement is not close due to what it describes as inconsistent U.S. positions and past unpredictability. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said that…
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Government
Epstein List Leak Fuels Republican Intra-Party Political Crisis in Washington
DID Press: Thomas Massie, a Republican lawmaker and outspoken critic of Washington’s power structure, has claimed that names linked to the network surrounding Jeffrey Epstein will soon be made public, intensifying internal divisions within the Republican Party. As the U.S.…
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Development
Iran-US Talks Near Final Deal Amid Signs of Breakthrough
DID Press: Fresh statements from Iran and the United States suggest negotiations aimed at ending months of confrontation have entered a decisive phase, with growing indications that both sides are moving toward a final agreement despite strong opposition from hardline…
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Development
Iran–US Talks Advance as “Agreement Possible Within Hours”
DID Press: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suggested that “good news” regarding a potential agreement with Iran could be announced within hours, with officials describing the deal as one that could effectively end the conflict in the Middle…
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