Economy & Development
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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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Afghani Continues Upward Trend, Surpasses 1,700 Tomans
DID Press: The Afghani, which recorded a notable rise on Tuesday (October 7), continued its upward trend with a slight increase on Wednesday (October 8, 2025). According to a field report from the currency market, the Afghani gained 5 tomans,…
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Gold Hits Record $4,018 per Ounce on Safe-Haven Demand
DID Press: Global gold prices surpassed $4,000 per ounce for the first time on Wednesday, reaching a record $4,018, as investors sought safe-haven assets amid economic uncertainty. Gold had climbed to $3,990 overnight and added another $38 in early trading,…
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Pakistan, Taliban Discuss Security, Trade at Moscow Talks
DID Press: Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan held a 90-minute meeting with Amir Khan Muttaqi, Taliban’s acting foreign minister, on the sidelines of Moscow Format meeting, discussing trade, security, and regional cooperation. The talks took place as the annual Moscow…
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Muttaqi: Afghanistan Source of Stability, Not Threat
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, Taliban’s acting foreign minister, said during a press conference following Moscow Format Consultative Meeting that Afghanistan has transformed from a security threat into a source of regional stability. Muttaqi said that participating countries expressed optimism…
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EU Ready to Support Housing and Job for Afghanistani Returnees
DID Press: Veronika Buskovic-Pohar, European Union Chargé d’Affaires in Afghanistan, announced that EU is prepared to assist in building housing and creating employment opportunities for Afghanistan migrants returning to the country. According to a statement released by Arg (Afghanistan Presidential…
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Oil and Gas Extraction Licenses Granted to Uzbek Firms in Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan Caretaker Government has granted licenses for the exploration and extraction of oil and gas resources to Uzbek companies, reported Uzbekistan’s media. Uzbek Energy Minister Jhurabek Mirzamahmudov said that the interim government of Afghanistan has permitted Uzbek firms…
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