Economy & Development
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Iran’s Supreme Leader: Persian Gulf Strategic Asset With Future Free of US Presence
DID Press: Iran’s Supreme Leader (Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei) said that the future of the Persian Gulf will be shaped without the presence of United States, stressing regional self-reliance and opposition to foreign intervention. In a message marking Iran’s National…
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Rail Freight Exceeds 484,000 Tons in Afghanistan in April 2026
DID Press: Around 484,000 metric tons of goods were transported through Afghanistan’s railway network in April 2026, according to the Ministry of Public Works. The ministry said total rail movement from the beginning to the end of the month reached…
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Iran, Taliban Emphasize Expansion of Economic Cooperation
DID Press: Officials from Iran and Taliban have held talks in Tehran, stressing the need to streamline diplomatic processes, remove existing obstacles, and expand cooperation in economic and cultural fields. In line with ongoing diplomatic engagement between Tehran and Kabul,…
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Afghanistan, Hangzhou Chamber Sign Trade Cooperation Agreement
DID Press: Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment signed a cooperation memorandum with the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce following a working visit to China aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and commercial relations. According to a statement released on Wednesday, the…
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Kabul Municipality: Buildings Up to 30 stories Are Permitted Under Urban Plans
DID Press: Kabul Municipality has announced that residents are allowed to construct buildings of up to 30 stories in line with approved urban regulations and master plans, rejecting claims that construction above three floors has been banned. A spokesperson for…
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Taliban Launches 4B Afghanis Power Projects in Northern Afghanistan
DID Press: Authorities under the Taliban announced the launch of three major electricity supply projects in northern Afghanistan, with a total budget of nearly 4 billion afghanis aimed at expanding energy access across underserved regions. Local officials said the projects…
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Taliban Signs 30-Year Fluorite Mining Deal in Kandahar Worth 145M Afghanis
DID Press: Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Taliban has announced the signing of a long-term contract valued at approximately 145 million Afghanis for the extraction and processing of fluorite in the Nish district of Kandahar Province, granting the government…
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Ali Al-Zaydi Appointed Iraq’s Prime Minister-Designate
DID Press: Iraqi President Nizar Amidi has officially tasked Ali Al-Zaydi with forming a new government, following a political agreement among factions within the Coordination Framework. The decision came after two days of intensive negotiations among Shia political leaders, reportedly…
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Tashkent Emphasizes Expansion of Trade Cooperation with Afghanistan
DID Press: President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has called for the expansion of trade relations with Afghanistan, stressing that closer economic cooperation will benefit both sides. Speaking at a meeting with regional governors in Tashkent, Mirziyoyev highlighted good-neighbourly relations and…
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Oil Market Calm Is an Illusion, Economist Warns of Looming Global Energy Crisis
DID Press: British magazine The Economist has warned that despite recent price fluctuations and a temporary decline in oil prices following ceasefire announcements, the global energy market is heading toward a deep and potentially unprecedented crisis. Continued disruption in the…
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