Economy
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Foreign Tourist Visits to Afghanistan Surge in 2025
DID Press: Afghanistan recorded a notable increase in foreign tourist arrivals during (2025), reflecting growing international interest in the country’s historical and cultural attractions, Despite ongoing challenges. According to data released by the Ministry of Information and Culture, more than…
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Pakistan Tops Global Terrorism Index for First Time
DID Press: Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) reports that Pakistan has, for the first time, become the country most affected by terrorism. Last year, Pakistan recorded the highest number of fatalities and terrorist incidents, marking its security situation as…
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US Issues Temporary Oil License for Iran, Undermining Sanctions Pressure
DID Press: US Treasury Department has issued a new general license allowing the sale of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products, provided shipments are loaded by March 20, valid until April 19. The move comes amid surging global oil prices…
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NBC Warns: Rising Risk of Red Sea Conflict, Bab al-Mandeb Under Threat
DID Press: A recent NBC News report highlights growing concerns that escalating tensions between Iran, the US, and regional allies could spread to the Red Sea and the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Iran has declared that the presence of the…
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Global Airlines Lose $53B Amid Iran Conflict
DID Press: Escalating conflict in the Middle East has triggered the global aviation sector’s most severe disruption since the COVID-19 pandemic, with airline market values plunging sharply amid regional instability. According to financial estimates, the combined market capitalization of 20…
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Uzbekistan Condemns Pakistani Strike on Civilian Areas and Hospital in Kabul
DID Press: The Consulate of Uzbekistan in Kabul condemned a reported Pakistani attack on residential areas, particularly a drug rehabilitation center in the Afghanistan capital, describing the incident as deeply regrettable and contrary to the principles of good neighborly relations.…
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Afghanistan in 2025: Taliban Consolidates Power Amid Political Contraction, Global Isolation
DID Press: The year 2025 marked a decisive phase in Afghanistan’s political trajectory, characterized by the consolidation of authority by the Taliban, a tightening of political space, and the persistence of international isolation. While the group strengthened administrative control nationwide,…
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Mounting Pressure on US–Israel as Regional Tensions Escalate Across Multiple Fronts
DID Press: The Middle East witnessed a sweeping wave of military and security developments overnight, stretching from Iraq and Lebanon to the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, signaling intensifying pressure on U.S. and Israeli positions across several theaters simultaneously.…
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Sanctions Remain as Global Distrust of Taliban Persists
DID Press: Nearly four years after the Taliban returned to power, relations with the international community remain marked by caution and deep mistrust. A recent update by the United Nations Security Council reaffirmed sanctions on 22 senior Taliban officials, underscoring…
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Oil Prices Surge Toward $180 as Regional War Disrupts Energy Supply
DID Press: Global oil prices have surged sharply amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with prices rising nearly 50% since late February following US and Israeli military actions targeting energy infrastructure and commercial shipping routes. According to the Wall…
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