Economy
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Iran–US War Collapses IMEC, Forcing a Rethink of Regional Connectivity
DID Press: Iran–US and Israel war has transformed the India–Middle East–Europe Corridor (IMEC) from a flagship geoeconomic initiative into a deep geopolitical crisis, exposing the fragility of regional connectivity plans built without comprehensive security guarantees. What was once envisioned as…
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Gaza Rescue Spokesperson Warns Humanitarian Crisis Is Deepening Daily
DID Press: The spokesperson for the civil defense and rescue services in Gaza Strip says the humanitarian situation in the enclave is deteriorating sharply, warning that restrictions and shortages are placing civilians and displaced families under mounting pressure. Mahmoud Basal…
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Sweden Funds Expanded Support Services for Afghan Returnees
DID Press: International Organization for Migration has announced that Sweden’s Ministry of Justice has provided new funding to support returning migrants and vulnerable communities in Afghanistan. IOM said the funding will be used to strengthen sustainable reintegration, create job opportunities,…
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Russia Awaits Official Request to Deliver Aid to Afghanistan
DID Press: Russia has stated that humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan is ready and can be delivered if formally requested by Kabul, according to Moscow’s special envoy on Afghanistan. Zamir Kabulov said Russia has received authorization to provide humanitarian aid and…
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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Sign $210M Trade Deals
DID Press: Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have signed trade and investment agreements worth $210 million during a visit by a 100-member Afghan business delegation to Uzbekistan’s Namangan region, officials said. According to the Taliban-run Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, the…
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UN Assesses Social and Economic Conditions in Northern Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has announced that Deputy Special Representative Georgette Gagnon visited the provinces of Balkh Province and Samangan Province to assess the social and economic situation of communities in northern Afghanistan. According to UNAMA, Gagnon…
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Rubio’s India Visit Tests Washington’s Response to New Delhi’s Strategic Autonomy
DID Press: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India comes amid increasingly complex tensions in bilateral relations, as New Delhi pursues a policy of strategic autonomy—simultaneously engaging with both the Quad and BRICS frameworks. The visit is widely…
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Kuwait Faces Unprecedented Crisis as Oil Exports Stop
DID Press: A report by The Wall Street Journal says Kuwait is facing its most severe crisis in decades following a regional conflict that has disrupted oil production, damaged infrastructure, and strained basic supply chains. According to the report, oil…
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UNICEF Seeks $520M to Support Returning Afghan Migrants
DID Press: UNICEF has requested $520 million in international assistance to respond to the growing needs of returning Afghan migrants, according to officials in Afghanistan. The announcement followed a meeting between UNICEF’s representative in Afghanistan, Tajudeen Oyewale, and Qari Din…
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EU Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast Amid Iran Conflict, Energy Shock
DID Press: European Commission has lowered its economic growth forecast for the European Union in 2026, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East and the economic fallout from the Iran conflict, which officials say has triggered a severe energy shock…
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