Economy & Development
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Kabul and Tashkent Eye Chabahar in Boosting Regional Trade
DID Press: As US sanctions cast uncertainty over the future of Iran’s Chabahar Port, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have emphasized its importance for expanding regional trade and access to global markets, particularly India. Following Washington’s decision to revoke the waiver on…
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India, Afghanistan to Launch Direct Flights Linking Amritsar With Kabul and Kandahar
DID Press: In a move aimed at strengthening regional and economic ties, Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has announced plans to open direct flights between India’s Amritsar and Afghanistan’s Kabul and Kandahar cities. Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi made the announcement…
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“Ready to Fight Trade War to the End,” says China
DID Press: China’s Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday that Beijing is prepared to fight “to the end” to resolve its trade war with the United States but remains open to dialogue. The statement came after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened…
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Kabul Urges India to Help Lift US Sanctions on Chabahar Port
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting foreign minister of Taliban government, called on India on Monday to hold talks with the United States to lift sanctions imposed on Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port. Speaking at an interactive session with representatives of…
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Clashes Erupt Between Taliban and Badakhshan Residents Over Gold Mine
DID Press: Local sources in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province reported heavy clashes between Taliban forces and residents of Yawan district over control of local gold mines. The fighting broke out early Monday, October 13, after Taliban units entered Awez area to…
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Moscow Format Signals Shift in Regional Cooperation on Afghanistan
DID Press: Final communiqué of Moscow Format on Afghanistan reflects a renewed sense of regional convergence around Afghanistan’s stability and integration. Regional states increasingly recognize that Afghanistan’s instability directly affects their collective security and economic development. The seventh round of…
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US Markets See Historical Fall amid Renewed China Tensions
DID Press: US stock markets recorded their steepest decline since early days of Donald Trump’s presidency following renewed trade tensions with China and a planned meeting between senior officials from both countries has been called off. Markets tumbled after Washington threatened…
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Yuan Overtakes Dollar amid Escalated US-China Trade Battle
DID Press: China’s yuan has, for the first time, surpassed U.S. dollar in global payment settlements, just as U.S. President Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports — a move analysts say marks the peak of an escalating…
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“Superwood” Invented: Waterproof, Fireproof, and Stronger than Steel
DID Press: A new material called “Superwood” has been introduced as a revolutionary development in sustainable construction, attracting attention from experts and environmental advocates. The innovative engineered wood has the potential to transform traditional building methods while reducing the environmental…
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Afghanistan, Kazakhstan Seek to Boost Trade to $3 Billion
DID Press: Afghanistan and Kazakhstan have held talks aimed at expanding bilateral trade to $3 billion, according to the Taliban government’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The ministry said that during a meeting with officials from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport…
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