Economy & Development
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Taliban Building 8 New Cold Storage Facilities Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban-run Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock says construction is under way on eight new cold storage facilities across six regions of Afghanistan, a program expected to raise the country’s standardized storage capacity to 5,000 tons once completed.…
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China, US Lead Global Export Rankings, Dominating World Trade
DID Press: A new World Bank report shows that China and US remain the world’s largest exporters of goods and services, highlighting their dominant roles in international trade. According to the data, China retained the top spot with $3.792 trillion…
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Taliban: Afghanistan Moving Toward Economic Self-Reliance, Lasting Stability
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for Taliban government, said Afghanistan is on a path toward lasting security, economic self-reliance and comprehensive stability, adding that the country now has the capacity to fully defend its territory through reliance on its own…
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India Takes BRICS Helm amid Global Turmoil
DID Press: India officially began its one-year BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2026, taking the helm at a time of heightened international tensions. New Delhi has pledged to focus on strengthening cooperation among member states and advocating for the Global…
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Taliban, Oman to Launch Direct Kabul–Muscat Flights
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-run Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation announced an agreement with the Sultanate of Oman to begin direct flights between Kabul and Muscat. According to the ministry, the decision followed comprehensive talks with Omani officials on aviation…
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Global Economy 2026: Asian Momentum Reshapes Balance of Power
DID Press: A new assessment by the International Monetary Fund indicates that in 2026 the global economic landscape will remain dominated by the United States and China, while the rapid rise of emerging economies — particularly India, Indonesia, and Türkiye…
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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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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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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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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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