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Government
US Deploys F-35 Jets to Puerto Rico amid Rising Tensions with Venezuela
DID Press: Five U.S. F-35 stealth fighter jets have been deployed to Puerto Rico amid escalating tensions with Venezuela, following an order by President Donald Trump. Washington has framed the mission as part of efforts to counter drug cartels in…
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Afghanistan
US and Israel Obstruct Islamic Unity, says Iran’s Cultural Attaché in Afghanistan
DID Press: Dr. Sayed Rohullah Hussaini, Iran’s Cultural Attaché in Afghanistan, said today the Islamic Ummah needs to follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) more than ever and remain united and vigilant against the oppression and aggression of hostile…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Tell US Delegation: Grounds for Restoring Ties with US in Place
DID Press: In a continuation of limited contacts between Washington and Kabul, Taliban’s acting foreign minister met with a U.S. delegation led by Adam Boehler, Special Representative of the U.S. President. Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting foreign minister, held…
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Afghanistan
Poll: September 11 Attacks Brought Major Strategic Gains for US
DID Press: A new survey conducted by DID Press suggests that a large majority of respondents believe September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks ultimately delivered significant political, economic, and military benefits to the United States, despite their human and financial toll.…
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Afghanistan
“Peace and Freedom” Movement Formed in US to Oppose Taliban Rule
DID Press: A group of Afghanistani political and civil society activists in the United States have launched a movement called Peace and Freedom aimed at countering Taliban rule through nonviolent political struggle and raising awareness of the human rights situation…
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Government
US Deploys F-35 Jets to Puerto Rico Amid Fears of Possible Strike on Venezuela
DID Press: Amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas, the Trump administration has deployed 10 F-35 fighter jets to air bases in Puerto Rico, reported CNN. The White House described the move as part of operations against drug cartels in…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistani Travelers Can Now Transit via Tashkent to EU and US
DID Press: Afghanistani passengers will now be able to travel to Europe, the United States, and other destinations worldwide via Tashkent, using Kam Air flights to the Uzbek capital and continuing their journeys on Uzbekistan Airways. Kam Air announced that…
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Government
Over 500 VOA and Affiliate Staff to be Fired
DID Press: U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) announced that it will lay off more than 500 employees. The decision, reported by The Guardian, comes just one day after a federal judge blocked the dismissal of the Voice of America’s…
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Government
Trump Intends to Rename Pentagon as “Department of War”
DID Press: Trump administration has reportedly initiated efforts to rename U.S. Department of Defense as the “Department of War.” According to the Wall Street Journal, citing a White House official, plans are under review to implement this change. Republican Representative…
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Analysis
Rift in India–US Relations and Role of Trump’s Policies
International Desk, DID Press: Over the past several decades, relations between the United States and India have been one of key pillars of diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific region. Washington has invested heavily—politically, economically, and militarily—to establish New Delhi as a…
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