Economy
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Russia’s Special Envoy Arrives in Kabul for Talks with Taliban Officials
DID Press: Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan affairs, Zamir Kabulov, has arrived in Kabul on an official visit for discussions with Taliban authorities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Kabulov is scheduled to meet with Acting Foreign Minister Amir…
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Over 80 Former UK Diplomats Call for Suspension of Trade Deals with Israel
DID Press: More than 80 former British diplomats have signed an open letter urging United Kingdom and the European Union to suspend trade agreements with Israel, citing concerns over what they describe as the accelerated annexation of Palestinian territories. According…
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NBC: Iran Retaliatory Strikes Caused “Extensive” Damage to US Forces in Middle East
DID Press: A new report by NBC News claims that Iran’s retaliatory attacks have caused “far more extensive damage than previously acknowledged” to US military bases and equipment across the Middle East, with reconstruction costs expected to reach billions of…
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Pakistan President Arrives in China for Economic Cooperation Talks
DID Press: Asif Ali Zardari arrived early Sunday in the city of Changsha in the China to participate in a series of meetings focused on economic and trade cooperation. According to his office, the visit is centered on strengthening regional…
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Afghanistan Falls to 11th Place in 2026 Global Terrorism Index
DID Press: Latest Global Terrorism Index shows that Afghanistan has dropped two positions to rank 11th among countries most affected by terrorism in 2026, while Pakistan has moved to the top of the global list. According to the annual report,…
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Jeffrey Sachs Warns Hormuz Disruption Could Paralyze Global Supply Chains
DID Press: Jeffrey Sachs, a prominent US economist and head of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, has warned that continued disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a severe global economic crisis. Speaking in an interview…
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Record US Precision Munition Use in 40-Day War Raises Readiness Concerns
DID Press: Newly released data indicate that the military of the United States expended an unprecedented volume of precision-guided munitions during a 40-day conflict with the Iran, triggering warnings about long-term deterrence capacity and combat readiness. Military assessments suggest that…
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Russia Accuses US of Ignoring Intl Conventions to Protect Strategic Interests
DID Press: Sergey Lavrov, foreign minister of Russia, has accused the United States of abandoning established diplomatic principles and international conventions in pursuit of its national interests, particularly in efforts to dominate global energy markets. Speaking to Russian state television,…
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Dubai Home Prices Record First Decline after Post-Pandemic Boom
DID Press: According to Bloomberg, housing prices in Dubai have declined for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a notable shift in a market that had previously experienced sustained post-pandemic growth. The report indicates that Dubai’s real estate…
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France Signals Possible EU Sanctions on Israel Within Days
DID Press: Foreign minister of France has indicated that the European Union could soon approve sanctions against Israel, following a potential political shift in Hungary. The minister stated that with a change of government in Hungary and the emergence of…
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