Economy
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6 Arrested After Armed Robbery of Currency Exchange in Helmand
DID Press: Ministry of Interior of the Taliban administration says police forces in Musa Qala District have recovered part of the money stolen from a currency exchange and arrested six armed suspects in connection with the incident. According to Ministry…
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NATO Rejects US Proposal to Enforce Blockade on Iranian Ports
DID Press: NATO members have rejected a proposal by the United States to impose a blockade on Iranian ports, stating they would only consider involvement after the end of hostilities, a move that highlights growing friction between Washington and its…
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China Red Cross Donates $100,000 to Flood Victims in Afghanistan
DID Press: Red Cross Society of China allocated $100,000 in emergency cash assistance to the Afghan Red Crescent Society to support families affected by recent flooding across Afghanistan. The aid was formally handed over in a ceremony by Bao Shuhui…
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Four Iran-Linked Ships Transit Strait of Hormuz on First Day of Reported US Naval Blockade
DID Press: Maritime tracking data indicates that four vessels linked to Iran have transited the Strait of Hormuz following the reported start of a US naval blockade in the strategic waterway. According to MarineTraffic data, two of the ships had…
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UN Consensus in New York, Pressure in Kabul
DID Press: UNSC’s latest update of sanctions listings and the renewal of the monitoring team’s mandate is seen in Kabul as a setback for the Taliban’s foreign policy, underscoring continued international pressure rather than any easing of restrictions. The update…
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UNICEF: 21.9M Need Aid as Afghanistan Faces Massive Crisis
DID Press: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported that Afghanistan remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian emergencies in 2026, driven by years of conflict, economic fragility, and the gradual erosion of essential rights and public services. According to…
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3-Front Crisis in Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb and Taiwan May Trigger Oil Shock, Global Power Shift
DID Press: In a rapidly evolving global security landscape, simultaneous geopolitical flashpoints in West and East Asia are raising concerns over a potential structural shift in the international order and global energy markets. Analysts warn that escalating tensions around the…
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Afghanistan Justice Ministry Shuts Down 263 Property Agencies in Kabul
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Justice says it has shut down hundreds of real estate brokerage offices in Kabul as part of an expanded regulatory crackdown on economic activity, while also issuing new licenses to compliant operators. The ministry said…
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Russia Warns Trump’s Hormuz Strait Move May Hit Global Markets
DID Press: Kremlin warned that recent US moves attributed to Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz may have lasting negative effects on global markets. Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Russian presidency, said the situation surrounding the key maritime chokepoint…
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Kazakhstan Plans $3B Trade Expansion with Afghanistan, $500M Railway Investment
DID Press: Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Kabul has announced new plans to expand trade and investment in Afghanistan’s infrastructure sector. Ghaziz Akbasov met with Abdul Wasi and stated that Kazakhstan aims to increase its annual trade volume with Afghanistan to…
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