Economy
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Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Plunges to Record Low
DID Press: Transit trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan has fallen to its lowest level in years, with cargo volumes dropping sharply as Afghanistan increasingly shifts trade toward Iran and Central Asia, according to Pakistani media reports. Figures show that transit…
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Over 100 House Democrats Back Bid to Halt US Military Aid to Israel
DID Press: More than 100 Democratic members of the US House of Representatives voted in favor of a proposal to halt military aid to Israel, highlighting growing divisions within the Democratic Party over Washington’s policy toward its key Middle East…
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Afghan Migrants Emerge as Skilled Workforce in Iran, Study Finds
DID Press: Afghan migrants in Iran have undergone a significant transformation over the past four decades, evolving from predominantly low-skilled laborers into an increasingly skilled workforce, according to researchers who say the shift is reshaping Iran’s labor market and creating…
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Fuel Prices Surge Across Herat Amid Rising Energy Costs
DID Press: Fuel prices have risen sharply across Afghanistan’s western province of Herat, with the cost of petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) climbing simultaneously, raising concerns among residents and transport operators over continued inflation. According to local market…
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Iran Warns of Regional Retaliation if US Targets Its Infrastructure
DID Press: Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned that any US attack on Iranian infrastructure would trigger a sweeping military response against infrastructure across the region, as tensions between Tehran and Washington continue to escalate. Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesperson for…
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Dollar Dominance Faces Growing Challenge From US Policies
DID Press: A new analysis by the US-based Foreign Policy magazine argues that the biggest threat to the global dominance of the dollar is not China, but Washington’s own financial and foreign policies, as the widespread use of sanctions and…
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Russia Urges US to Release Frozen Afghanistan Assets
DID Press: Russia has called on the United States and its Western allies to release Afghanistan’s frozen state assets, arguing that the funds belong to the Afghan people and criticizing what it described as the politicization of humanitarian assistance. Speaking…
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Juma Khan Fateh Meets Taliban’s PM Amid Badakhshan Tensions
DID Press: Juma Khan Fateh, a prominent Taliban commander in Badakhshan, has met Taliban Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund in Kabul, marking his first high-profile appearance after months of reported tensions with the group’s leadership over security and control of…
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Iran-Designated Shipping Lane Dominates Strait of Hormuz Traffic
DID Press: Most commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the previous day used the shipping lane designated by Iran, according to maritime tracking firm Kpler, highlighting Tehran’s continued role in managing navigation through one of the world’s most…
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Brent Oil Surpasses $86 Amid Supply Fears and Rising Geopolitical Tensions
DID Press: The price of Brent crude oil has climbed above $86 per barrel for the first time since June 12, as growing concerns over global supply disruptions and escalating geopolitical tensions push energy markets into renewed uncertainty. Brent crude,…
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