Economy
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Italy Vows Ongoing Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
DID Press: Italy reiterated its continued humanitarian and development support for Afghanistan during a meeting of the Afghanistan Coordination Group in Istanbul, with a focus on women’s empowerment, education, healthcare, and demining efforts. Italian Ambassador Sabrina Ugolini said that Italy…
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18-Year Halt of Mes Aynak Mine Costs Afghanistan Billions in Lost Revenue
DID Press: Afghanistan’s long-stalled Mes Aynak copper project has reportedly deprived the country of billions of dollars in revenue and thousands of potential jobs, according to an economic official of the caretaker administration. Shafiullah Oria Khel, an economic affairs official…
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Bloomberg: Surge in Gold Capital Flight from Dubai to Singapore
DID Press: A Bloomberg report says investors are shifting large volumes of gold from Dubai to Singapore, driven by rising geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf region and growing concerns over asset security. According to official figures, 1,446 kilograms of…
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Food Transport Costs to Afghanistan Triple Amid Regional Oil Shock
DID Press: UN World Food Programme (WFP) says the cost of delivering food assistance to Afghanistan has nearly tripled following rising regional instability and disruptions in global energy markets. According to WFP officials, the escalation in oil prices—linked to heightened…
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Analyst Warns of Prolonged War Risk Amid Stalled Iran–US Diplomacy
DID Press: A senior Pakistani diplomat has warned that the breakdown of diplomatic efforts between Iran and United States could push the region toward a prolonged and fragile conflict. In a recent opinion piece, Maleeha Lodhi, former Pakistani ambassador to…
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UN, Afghan Consulate Explore Tripartite Mechanism for Migrant Support in Iran
DID Press: Afghan and UN officials have held talks in Mashhad on the situation of Afghan migrants in Iran and possible cooperative solutions. The Afghan Consulate in Mashhad said that its head, Noor Mohammad Motawakel, met with Dananjaya Batarai, head…
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Foreign Affairs: Iran Could Earn $80B Annually From Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: A report by the US-based magazine Foreign Affairs estimates that Iran could generate up to $80 billion per year from transit fees on oil, gas, and goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The analysis, written by a…
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Herat Residents Donate $650,000 to Gaza Relief Efforts
DID Press: Authorities in western Afghanistan’s Herat province say local residents have raised more than $650,000 in humanitarian aid for Gaza, with donations continuing to grow. Organizers of the public fundraising campaign in Herat stated that the collected funds have…
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Iran Warns US Against Any Move Near Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: Iran’s military leadership has issued a strong warning over any foreign, particularly US, presence near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the waterway’s security is fully controlled by Iranian forces. General Ali Abdollahi, commander of the Khatam…
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NYT: US Will Pay Heavy Price for Energy Hubris Amid Iran Conflict
DID Press: The New York Times reports that United States will face significant economic consequences due to its “energy arrogance,” following what it describes as an unsuccessful war against Iran. According to the analysis, the assumption that the US is…
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