Economy
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Israel to Invest $110B in Domestic Weapons Industry over Next Decade
DID Press: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday the country will invest $110 billion over the next ten years to develop an independent domestic weapons industry. A significant portion of the military equipment used by the Israeli army has…
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Putin: Dollar Removed from CIS Member States’ Trade
DID Press: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that trade transactions among the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) are now conducted almost entirely in national currencies, with Western currencies no longer playing a role in these exchanges.…
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Habi: $3.8B Aid to Israel Yields 12-Fold Return for US
DID Press: Mike Habi, US ambassador to Israel, said Washington’s $3.8 billion aid to Tel Aviv not only benefits Israel but also generates significant returns for the United States. “Many Americans ask what we do for Israel, but in reality,…
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Pashtun Tribal Jirga Calls for Reopening of Chaman Border Crossing
DID Press: A Pashtun tribal jirga urged the Pakistani government to reopen the Pakistan–Afghanistan border crossing at Chaman, allowing thousands of travelers—including traders stranded in Afghanistan after the border closure due to clashes in October—to resume movement. Amanullah Khan and…
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Russia and China Condemn US “Extortion and Bullying” against Venezuela
DID Press: Russia and China, at an emergency session of the UNSC, accused the United States of “cowboy behavior” and “intimidation” for applying military and economic pressure against Venezuela, describing Washington’s actions as a clear violation of international law. The…
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Pakistan’s Trade Deficit with 9 Neighboring Countries Reaches $6.22B
DID Press: Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine neighboring countries rose by 39.33 percent in the first five months of fiscal year 2025–2026, reaching $6.221 billion, according to official data. The figure stood at $4.465 billion during the same period last…
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China, Tajikistan Boost Military Cooperation over Security Concerns
DID Press: Following recent attacks targeting Chinese personnel in Tajikistan, the two countries have decided to strengthen their security and military cooperation to counter border threats. The attacks, carried out from Afghan territory, resulted in at least five deaths, including…
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Afghan Traders Face $600 Million Loss Due to Border Closures
DID Press: A member of the board of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce stated that the closure of border crossings for over two months has resulted in a $600 million loss in trade with Pakistan. The prolonged closure of Afghanistan-Pakistan…
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EU Extends Economic Sanctions on Russia for Six More Months
DID Press: Council of the European Union has announced the extension of broad economic sanctions against Russia for an additional six months. These sanctions, initially imposed in 2014 and significantly expanded following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, cover…
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Transport Operations Restored at Dogharun Border Crossing
DID Press: Deputy for Development and Acting Director of Dogharun Free Zone Customs Majid Habibi announced that transport operations for Iranian and foreign fleets at Dogharun border crossing have returned to normal after a several-day interruption. Majid Habibi said the…
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