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Economy
Oil Prices Surge Above $100 After Trump Threats Raise Fears of Hormuz Disruption
DID Press: Global oil prices surged by more than 7 percent on Monday (April 13), crossing the $100-per-barrel threshold amid rising tensions between United States and Iran and growing concerns over a possible disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. According…
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Afghanistan
UNAMA Urges Kabul to Investigate Deadly Shooting in Herat
DID Press: United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan issued a statement confirming that at least 22 people were killed or injured in a deadly shooting in Herat Province and expressed condolences to the victims and their families. According to the…
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Afghanistan
Uzbek Trade Delegation Visits Kabul to Expand Economic and Cultural Cooperation
DID Press: A delegation of traders and private-sector representatives from Andijan province of Uzbekistan, led by the provincial governor, has arrived in Kabul to participate in a series of business meetings and economic programs. The delegation was welcomed by officials…
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Government
Telegraph: Possibility of US Military Operations Ending Without Agreement
DID Press: British newspaper The Telegraph has reported that President of United States may consider ending military operations without reaching a formal agreement. According to the report, such a move could be interpreted as a form of withdrawal that leaves…
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Analysis
Iran–US Temporary Truce Opens Strategic Window for Energy and Transit Stability in Eurasia
DID Press: A two-week ceasefire between Iran and United States, while appearing to be a short pause in the cycle of tensions in the Middle East, carries broader implications for the countries of Central Asia. The region, which in recent…
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Afghanistan
Taliban FM, Turkish Diplomat Discuss Urumqi Talks and Regional Developments
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, foreign minister of the Taliban administration, met with Sadin Ayyildiz, chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of Turkey in Kabul, in Kabul. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on regional developments and the negotiations…
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Afghanistan
Ex-Afghan Intelligence Chief Condemns Herat Shooting as ‘Crime Against Humanity’
DID Press: Rahmatullah Nabil, former head of Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security, reacted to the recent shooting incident in Herat Province, stating that 21 innocent civilians, including women, men, and children, were targeted solely because of differences in beliefs, resulting…
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Government
Poll: Iran’s Conditions and Regional Deterrence Seen as Key Factors in Islamabad Talks
DID Press: Results from a new survey conducted by DID News Agency indicate that, in the view of respondents, two factors—“U.S. compliance with Iran’s conditions” and “Iran’s regional deterrence power and influence”—are considered the most decisive elements in determining the…
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Government
US Lawmaker Criticizes War Secretary Over Use of Term “Arabian Gulf”
DID Press: Yassamin Ansari, an Iranian-American Democratic member of United States House of Representatives, on Sunday (April 12) criticized the US War chief in a message posted on the X over the use of the term “Arabian Gulf.” According to…
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Analysis
US Ambitions Falter in Negotiations With Iran
DID Press: Diplomacy is not an arena for bargaining over red lines. Standing firm against what is described as excessive U.S. demands—even at the cost of prolonged negotiations—is presented as part of a diplomatic logic centered on safeguarding national interests.…
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