Economy
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Ray Dalio Warns Strait of Hormuz Control Could Decide US-Iran Conflict
DID Press: American economist and author Ray Dalio has outlined the strategic stakes of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran confrontation in his article, “It All Depends Who Controls the Strait of Hormuz: The Final Battle.” Dalio argues that the decisive front is…
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Brent Crude Surges Past $112 Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
DID Press: Global oil prices climbed sharply, with Brent Crude rising by more than $5 to reach $112.38 per barrel, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The surge follows reports of retaliatory actions by Iran after attacks by the…
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US National Debt Surpasses $39T, Raising Economic Concerns
DID Press: Associated Press reports that the national debt of the United States has exceeded $39 trillion, reaching an unprecedented level in the country’s history and intensifying concerns over its fiscal outlook. The report attributes the surge to sustained government…
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Pentagon Seeks $200B Boost for Military Operations Against Iran
DID Press: Washington Post reported that the US Department of Defense is seeking more than $200 billion in additional funding to sustain military operations against Iran. According to the report, the Pentagon has asked the White House to approve the…
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Trump Denies Prior Knowledge of South Pars Strike
DID Press: Donald Trump said Washington had no prior knowledge of a reported Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars Gas Field, while warning Tehran against further attacks in the region. Trump said Israel carried out the strike “out of anger”…
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Regional “Energy War” Escalates as Iran and Allies Target Key Infrastructure
DID Press: A new phase of confrontation between Iran, US and Israel is unfolding, with critical energy infrastructure across West Asia emerging as a central battleground. The escalation intensified after a reported strike on Iran’s gas facilities in South Pars…
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Trump May Delay China Visit Amid US Pressure on Beijing Over Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: Donald Trump said he may postpone his planned trip to China later this month as Washington presses Beijing to help reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In an interview with the Financial Times, Trump said he expects China…
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China’s Strategic Calculus: Balancing Security, Economic Stakes Amid Taliban-Pakistan Tensions
DID Press: China’s apprehension over escalating tensions between the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistani forces reflects a multi-dimensional strategic calculation. Beyond economic considerations, Beijing views regional stability as essential for both its security and its substantial investment portfolio. Over recent…
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Oil, Food, Water, and Fertilizer Security
DID Press: New analyses on the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz indicate that the crisis is not just an energy issue—it could simultaneously threaten four vital pillars of the global economy: oil, food, water, and agricultural fertilizers. According…
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Regional Conflict Threatens Central Asia’s Access to Global Markets
DID Press: Rising tensions in Iran and Afghanistan are putting South Asian trade at risk and disrupting Central Asia’s new routes to Asian and African markets. The escalation between the Taliban government in Afghanistan and Pakistan threatens the security of…
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