Economy
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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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IRGC Says Trump Trapped Between ‘Impossible War or Bad Deal’
DID Press: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intelligence arm has stated that mounting internal and external pressures have sharply constrained Washington’s decision-making on Iran, placing the United States before a difficult strategic choice. In a statement, the IRGC said evolving…
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Iran Sets Tough New Terms as US Tensions Near Breaking Point
DID Press: Tehran has entered a decisive phase in its standoff with Washington, presenting new conditions that analysts say could escalate regional tensions and reshape geopolitical dynamics. According to Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, Iran is no longer willing to negotiate over…
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Foreign Investors Exit Pakistan Bond Market Amid Liquidity Crisis
DID Press: Pakistan’s government bond market is facing a severe liquidity crunch after more than 94 percent of foreign investment exited the country by 17 April, signaling a sharp decline in investor confidence. Economists attribute the capital flight to a…
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Speculation Grows Over Possible Strains in UAE Federal Unity
DID Press: Regional media reports and online discussions have fueled speculation about potential internal tensions within the seven-emirate federation of United Arab Emirates, amid concerns over diverging political and security priorities among member emirates. The reports—circulating in regional outlets and…
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Taliban Officials Hold Talks on Jobs and Institutional Coordination
DID Press: Senior officials of the Taliban administration held discussions focused on employment and inter-ministerial cooperation in Kabul. Sirajuddin Haqqani, the interior minister, met with Abdul Manan Omari, minister of labor and social affairs and a relative of the late…
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UAE Expels Pakistani Shia Workers, Funds Reportedly Frozen
DID Press: Reports from Pakistan indicate that United Arab Emirates has expelled a large number of Pakistani Shia workers, with many alleging bank accounts were frozen and assets blocked during deportation. Local journalist Nader Baloch said many affected individuals, after…
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Iranian Oil Tanker Reaches Asia After Hormuz Transit
DID Press: An Iranian supertanker carrying nearly 2 million barrels of crude has reached the Asia-Pacific after transiting the Strait of Hormuz, amid heightened regional tensions. According to reports, the vessel—linked to National Iranian Oil Company—is transporting more than 1.9…
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Child Labor Surges in Kabul as Education Gap Widens
DID Press: A growing number of children in Kabul are being pushed into labor, raising alarm over deepening poverty and widening barriers to education. In recent months, child labor has expanded across the city, with many children abandoning school to…
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