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Economy
Evolution of US Trade Tariffs: From Trade Wars to Targeting Emerging Industries
DID Press: A review of U.S. trade policies from 2017 to 2025 shows tariffs have become a central tool for Washington to manage economic competition and contain strategic rivals. This trajectory can be summarized in four key phases: Start of…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Expands Healthcare Services in Remote Afghanistan Provinces
DID Press: Taliban government has announced wide-ranging programs to expand healthcare services in Afghanistan’s remote provinces. Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said 318 thirty-bed hospitals were granted construction approval across the country over the past year. Currently, about 50 of these hospitals…
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Government
Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as New York’s 1st Muslim Mayor
DID Press: Zohran Mamdani, a left-leaning populist politician known for his charisma, mastery of social media, and relentless focus on affordable living, was officially sworn in as the mayor of New York City early Thursday morning, just minutes after the…
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Economy & Development
China Dominates Global Shipbuilding — but Faces New US Tariffs
DID Press: US has introduced new tariffs on Chinese-built vessels in recent months, opening another front in the intensifying trade rivalry with Beijing. The move underscores the strategic importance of heavy industry as competition between the world’s two largest economies…
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Afghanistan
Border Closure Linked to Sharp Fall in Pakistan Terror Attacks
DID Press: Official security reports indicate that Pakistan has recorded a significant decline in terrorist attacks and related casualties following the closure of its shared border with Afghanistan. According to data released by Pakistan’s Center for Research and Security Studies…
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Afghanistan
Durrani Urges Softer Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: Former Pakistani special envoy for Afghanistan Asif Durrani called on Islamabad to adopt a softer, more pragmatic approach toward Kabul, stressing that Afghanistan is a “brother nation” facing profound difficulties and needs engagement rather than pressure. In a…
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Analysis
Qassem Soleimani: Architect of Power in Fractured Middle East
DID Press: A review of the battlefield record and operational role of General Qassem Soleimani suggests he functioned not only as a military commander, but also as the architect of a new geopolitical framework — one in which non-state actors,…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Approves 29 New Development Projects Worth AFN 18.5B
DID Press: National Procurement Commission of the Taliban government approved 29 new projects with a total value of roughly 18.5 billion Afghanis during its latest meeting.According to officials, the approved initiatives span multiple sectors, including construction, infrastructure, transport, energy, and…
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Afghanistan
EU Reaffirms Ongoing Support for Afghanistan People
DID Press: EU diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, in a New Year message marking the start of 2026, reiterated the bloc’s longstanding and continued support for the people of Afghanistan. According to the statement, the EU will keep assisting sectors that…
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Afghanistan
Taliban: 16 km of TAPI Pipeline Installed in Afghanistan
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson of Taliban authorities, said 16 kilometers of TAPI gas pipeline have so far been laid inside Afghanistan, while preparations are underway for the installation of an additional 87 kilometers. In a post on X on…
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