Economy
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US Sanctions Fail to Halt Iranian Flights to Afghanistan
DID Press: Despite intensified U.S. sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector and restrictions imposed by some regional countries, Iranian airlines continue operating flights to Afghanistan, with services between Kabul and Tehran and Kabul and Mashhad still running, according to Afghan aviation…
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ICG: Afghanistan Faces Multiple Crises Five Years Into Taliban Rule
DID Press: International Crisis Group (ICG) has warned that Afghanistan remains under pressure from multiple, overlapping crises five years into Taliban rule, citing declining foreign aid, extensive restrictions on women and girls, a closed political system, economic pressures, armed opposition…
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Taliban Industry Minister Travels to Belarus for Intl Industrial Exhibition
DID Press: Nooruddin Azizi, the Taliban’s acting Minister of Industry and Commerce, has traveled to Belarus at the official invitation of the Belarusian government, according to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The ministry said the visit is aimed at…
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Taliban Cut Air Cargo Service Fees to Support Afghan Traders
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has announced significant reductions in several aviation service fees, saying the move is aimed at lowering cargo transportation costs and encouraging the movement of goods by air. According to the ministry,…
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China’s Gold Reserves Rise to 2,387 Tonnes After 20.2-Tonne August Purchase
DID Press: China’s central bank accelerated its gold purchases in recent months, adding 20.2 tonnes to its reserves in August 2026—the largest monthly increase since October 2023, according to the World Gold Council. The People’s Bank of China purchased 5…
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US Congressman: Americans Are Tired of Rising Diesel Prices
DID Press: Rick Crawford, a Republican congressman from Arkansas, said rising diesel prices amid the war with Iran are causing “fatigue” among Americans. Crawford’s current position as a Republican representative from Arkansas is confirmed by the U.S. House. Crawford said…
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Oil Prices Rise as Trump Rejects Iran’s Hormuz Proposal
DID Press: Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Monday, Sept. 28, after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters reported that Brent crude futures rose more than…
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UNCTAD: Gaza Unemployment Rate Reaches Nearly 90%
DID Press: UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) says the Gaza Strip is facing an unprecedented economic crisis, with unemployment reaching nearly 90% of the labor force. According to UNCTAD’s latest report, around 90% of Gaza’s workforce is currently…
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KP Chief Minister Calls for Border Reopening and Renewed Engagement with Kabul
DID Press: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has criticized Pakistan’s policy toward Afghanistan, calling for renewed engagement with Kabul, the reopening of border crossings and a change in previous policies to promote peace and reduce insecurity. Afridi criticized Islamabad’s…
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UN Agencies Allocate $1.7 Million to Support Afghan Women Entrepreneurs
DID Press: UN Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Women have announced a $1.7 million financial package to support around 1,500 women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan over the next year. Under the initiative, approximately 1,500 women entrepreneurs are expected to benefit from…
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