Economy
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Russia and China Condemn US “Extortion and Bullying” against Venezuela
DID Press: Russia and China, at an emergency session of the UNSC, accused the United States of “cowboy behavior” and “intimidation” for applying military and economic pressure against Venezuela, describing Washington’s actions as a clear violation of international law. The…
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Pakistan’s Trade Deficit with 9 Neighboring Countries Reaches $6.22B
DID Press: Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine neighboring countries rose by 39.33 percent in the first five months of fiscal year 2025–2026, reaching $6.221 billion, according to official data. The figure stood at $4.465 billion during the same period last…
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China, Tajikistan Boost Military Cooperation over Security Concerns
DID Press: Following recent attacks targeting Chinese personnel in Tajikistan, the two countries have decided to strengthen their security and military cooperation to counter border threats. The attacks, carried out from Afghan territory, resulted in at least five deaths, including…
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Afghan Traders Face $600 Million Loss Due to Border Closures
DID Press: A member of the board of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce stated that the closure of border crossings for over two months has resulted in a $600 million loss in trade with Pakistan. The prolonged closure of Afghanistan-Pakistan…
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EU Extends Economic Sanctions on Russia for Six More Months
DID Press: Council of the European Union has announced the extension of broad economic sanctions against Russia for an additional six months. These sanctions, initially imposed in 2014 and significantly expanded following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, cover…
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Transport Operations Restored at Dogharun Border Crossing
DID Press: Deputy for Development and Acting Director of Dogharun Free Zone Customs Majid Habibi announced that transport operations for Iranian and foreign fleets at Dogharun border crossing have returned to normal after a several-day interruption. Majid Habibi said the…
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UAE Revealed as Secret Buyer in $2.3B Israeli Arms Deal
DID Press: A new report by the Intelligence Online website has revealed the role of the United Arab Emirates as the hidden buyer behind a major arms contract with the Israeli defense company Elbit Systems. The deal, concluded amid the…
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UN: Myanmar Becomes World’s Largest Opium Producer
DID Press: Myanmar has overtaken all other countries to become the world’s largest producer of opium, reported UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). According to a report released on December 20, Myanmar produced 1,010 tons of opium this year—more…
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UN: 3-Quarters of Afghanistan’s Workforce Unemployed
DID Press: A recent UN report highlights the deepening economic crisis in Afghanistan, marked by unprecedented unemployment and sharply reduced household incomes. According to the report, unemployment in Afghanistan has reached around 75 percent, while the country’s GDP fell by…
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Massive Power Outage Plunges San Francisco into Darkness
DID Press: A widespread power outage has left large parts of San Francisco, California, in darkness, affecting approximately 130,000 homes and businesses—nearly one-third of all Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers in the city. The blackout is one of the…
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