Economy
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Kabulov: Opposition from SCO Member Blocking Taliban’s Entry
DID Press: Russian Presidential Envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov has said that opposition from a member state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is preventing the Taliban from advancing toward participation in the regional bloc, with Russian media identifying Pakistan as…
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Herat Approves 1st Comprehensive Urban Master Plan for Long-Term Development
DID Press: Authorities in western Afghanistan have approved the first comprehensive urban master plan in the history of Herat, establishing a strategic framework for the city’s growth, infrastructure development and economic expansion over the coming decades. The plan, finalized after…
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China Sanctions 56 US Companies in New Trade and Security Escalation
DID Press: Government of China has imposed new restrictions on 56 companies from the United States, marking a fresh escalation in ongoing trade and security tensions between the two global powers. According to China’s Ministry of Commerce, the measures are…
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Afghanistan Faces Growth–Poverty Paradox Amid Strong Macroeconomic Expansion
DID Press: Recent assessments by the World Bank and the United Nations indicate that Afghanistan is experiencing strong macroeconomic growth while simultaneously facing worsening poverty, declining purchasing power, and increasing living pressures. According to the report, Afghanistan’s economy recorded an…
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Taliban-Appointed Kabul Mayor Reportedly Detained on Corruption Allegations
DID Press: Reports indicate that Mawlawi Abdul Rashid, the Taliban-appointed mayor of Kabul, has been detained by intelligence authorities on allegations of corruption, in what could become one of the most notable anti-corruption cases involving a senior municipal official under…
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74% of Central Banks Expect Decline in Dollar Share of Global Reserves
DID Press: A new international survey of reserve managers indicates that around 74% of central banks expect the US dollar’s share in global foreign exchange reserves to decline over the next five years, reflecting a broader shift in global financial…
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China Positions Itself as Architect of a New Global Order
DID Press: China has released a new white paper outlining its vision for global governance reform, presenting both a critique of existing international structures and a framework for a more equitable and multipolar world order. The document underscores Beijing’s ambition…
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Aid Agencies Warn of Worsening Hunger Crisis in Gaza
DID Press: Humanitarian organizations have warned of a deepening food crisis in the Gaza Strip as restrictions on the entry of flour and fuel continue to disrupt bread production, leaving thousands of residents facing growing hardship. Field reports indicate that…
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Kabul, Astana Hold Talks on Security and Economic Cooperation
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Interior Affairs says Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani met a Kazakh delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin in Kabul, where both sides discussed expanding bilateral cooperation. According to the statement, the two sides held…
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EU Makes Women’s Empowerment Central to Afghanistan Aid Strategy
DID Press: European Union’s delegation in Afghanistan has announced that the empowerment of women and girls remains a central priority in its humanitarian assistance programs for the Afghan population. According to the statement, the EU is working in cooperation with…
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