Economy
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Baku–Yerevan Lobbying War Exposed in B-Dollar Race to Influence Trump Administration
DID Press: A new investigative report by two Western journalists has revealed the scale of an intense and costly lobbying competition between Azerbaijan and Armenia aimed at shaping U.S. policy during the Donald Trump administration. The analysis, authored by international…
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Pakistan’s “Terrorism Industry” Narrative Accuses Islamabad of Monetizing Violence
DID Press: A critical analysis published by an Afghan media outlet argues that Pakistan’s security doctrine has historically treated internal instability not merely as a challenge, but as a strategic asset used in foreign policy and financial negotiations. The commentary…
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China Faces Mixed Fallout From Iran War, Brookings Report Says
DID Press: A new assessment by five researchers at the Brookings Institution concludes that China has neither emerged as a winner from the ongoing Iran conflict nor managed to exert decisive influence over its trajectory, instead facing a complex mix…
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Afghanistan Holds Tourism Seminar to Improve Visitor Services
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture has announced the launch of a three-day training seminar aimed at improving tourism services and standardizing travel-related activities across the country. According to the ministry, the program has been organized for staff…
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Putin Set for Official China Visit
DID Press: Vladimir Putin is set to travel to China within the next three days at the invitation of Xi Jinping, according to China’s Foreign Ministry. Chinese officials said the official visit will take place from May 19 to May…
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US Congress Report: 42 American Aircraft Lost During Iran War
DID Press: A new report by the Congressional Research Service of the United States has estimated that at least 42 American aircraft—including fighter jets and drones—were destroyed, missing, or damaged during the recent conflict with Iran. According to the report,…
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US Has No Winning Card in “Ramadan War”
DID Press: The Atlantic reports in an analysis by Robert Kagan that the United States has entered a strategic deadlock in its confrontation with Iran, with no viable or low-cost exit strategy remaining. The analysis argues that Washington’s inability to…
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Turkey Issues 20,000 Work Visas for Afghan Citizens
DID Press: Turkey has announced the issuance of approximately 20,000 work visas for citizens of Afghanistan as part of efforts to address labor shortages and strengthen key sectors of its economy. Turkish officials said the decision is aimed at meeting…
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Passengers Protest Kabul Airport Transport Monopoly After Fare Surge
DID Press: Travelers at Kabul International Airport are protesting what they describe as an unprecedented increase in transport fares by the state-linked “Afghan Tour” company, accusing it of operating an unchecked monopoly around the airport. According to passengers and local…
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Trump–Xi Talks End After 2 Hours; Both Sides Emphasize “Partnership Amid Competition”
DID Press: The high-level meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded after approximately two hours, twice the originally scheduled duration, with both leaders signaling cautious optimism despite underlying strategic tensions. President Trump described the talks…
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