Economy
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Talks Begin on Afghan Labor Deployment to Russia
DID Press: Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, confirmed that negotiations with the Taliban on employing Afghan workers are ongoing, though no final agreement has yet been reached. The discussions aim to explore the possibility of utilizing Afghan labor…
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Protest Stickers on US Gas Tanks Link Rising Fuel Prices to Israel
DID Press: Reports indicate that some US fuel tanks have been marked with stickers blaming Israel for rising gas prices. The stickers feature messages pointing to the link between Washington’s policies in the Middle East and domestic economic pressures. According…
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Iran’s Structural Resilience in Week 5 of War; Warning on Energy, Water, and Food Links
DID Press: Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ South Asia director, Mohammadreza Bahrami, highlighted the “significant gap between aggressor nations’ objectives and on-the-ground realities” as the fifth week of the ongoing war begins. Bahrami emphasized Iran’s institutional resilience, noting that a…
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Iran Claims Strategic Initiative as Regional Attacks Escalate Pressure on US, Israel
DID Press: A new wave of attacks attributed to Iran and allied regional forces has intensified tensions across the Middle East, with officials and media reports describing a significant shift in battlefield dynamics affecting both Israel and the United States.…
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Israeli Strikes on Iran’s Infrastructure Seen as Strategic Trap for US
DID Press: Recent strikes by Israel on key industrial and energy facilities in Iran mark a turning point in the region’s conflict dynamics, signaling a shift in Tel Aviv’s strategic calculations and an attempt to reshape the rules of engagement.…
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EU Allocates €250,000 Humanitarian Aid for Afghan Quake Victims
DID Press: European Union has announced €250,000 in humanitarian assistance to support displaced and affected people following the recent earthquake in Afghanistan. This aid is expected to cover about 70,000 individuals in the provinces of Khost, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Paktika, and…
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Kabul Highlights Water Diplomacy and Regional Cooperation at Tashkent Event
DID Press: During an event marking “Water Week” in Uzbekistan’s capital, Kabul emphasized the importance of strengthening regional collaboration in managing shared water resources. Mojibur Rahman Omar Akhundzada, Deputy Minister of Energy and Water for the Taliban-led government, spoke on…
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India Turns to Non-Dollar Currencies for Russian Oil Purchases
DID Press: India has begun settling payments for crude oil imports from Russia using non-dollar currencies, reflecting shifting geopolitical dynamics and adjustments to evolving policies from the United States, according to market reports. A report by Bloomberg indicates that Indian…
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Taliban Confirms Torkham Crossing Will Remain Closed on March 25
DID Press: Obaidullah Aqaab Farooqi, spokesperson for the Taliban’s General Directorate of Border Police, stated that reports about reopening the Torkham Border Crossing on March 25 are “false and baseless.” The crossing will remain closed. Earlier, some Pakistani sources had…
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Jet Fuel Hike Forces New Zealand-Australia Flights to Cancel
DID Press: Jetstar New Zealand has canceled several domestic and international flights to Australia due to a sharp surge in jet fuel prices, driven by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The airline stated that about 12% of its May…
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