Economy
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Taliban Leader Approves Afghanistan’s 1405 Budget
DID Press: Hibatullah Akhundzada has approved Afghanistan’s national budget for the 1405 fiscal year, according to sources close to the Taliban administration, with reports indicating salary increases for parts of the public sector. Sources say the budget was finalized following…
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Afghanistan, Hangzhou Chamber Sign Trade Cooperation Agreement
DID Press: Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment signed a cooperation memorandum with the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce following a working visit to China aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and commercial relations. According to a statement released on Wednesday, the…
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US–Iran Standoff Enters Strategic Deadlock Phase
DID Press: The confrontation between United States and Iran has evolved far beyond conventional military paradigms, increasingly resembling a multidimensional and hybrid strategic rivalry shaped by economic pressure, military signaling, political maneuvering, and information warfare. Analysts argue that this confrontation…
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Hormuz Crisis Puts Toyota Supply Chain Under Strain as Production Risks Loom
DID Press: Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting the global automotive supply chain, with Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation facing growing pressure on parts production and delivery. According to a report by Bloomberg L.P., suppliers to Toyota have…
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UN Warns Afghanistan to Lose 25,000 Women Teachers and Health Workers by 2030
DID Press: UNICEF warned that Afghanistan could lose nearly 25,000 female teachers and healthcare workers by 2030, a development it says would have severe consequences for education, health, and the economy. According to a new UNICEF analysis titled “The Cost…
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Russia’s Special Envoy Arrives in Kabul for Talks with Taliban Officials
DID Press: Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan affairs, Zamir Kabulov, has arrived in Kabul on an official visit for discussions with Taliban authorities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Kabulov is scheduled to meet with Acting Foreign Minister Amir…
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Over 80 Former UK Diplomats Call for Suspension of Trade Deals with Israel
DID Press: More than 80 former British diplomats have signed an open letter urging United Kingdom and the European Union to suspend trade agreements with Israel, citing concerns over what they describe as the accelerated annexation of Palestinian territories. According…
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NBC: Iran Retaliatory Strikes Caused “Extensive” Damage to US Forces in Middle East
DID Press: A new report by NBC News claims that Iran’s retaliatory attacks have caused “far more extensive damage than previously acknowledged” to US military bases and equipment across the Middle East, with reconstruction costs expected to reach billions of…
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Pakistan President Arrives in China for Economic Cooperation Talks
DID Press: Asif Ali Zardari arrived early Sunday in the city of Changsha in the China to participate in a series of meetings focused on economic and trade cooperation. According to his office, the visit is centered on strengthening regional…
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Afghanistan Falls to 11th Place in 2026 Global Terrorism Index
DID Press: Latest Global Terrorism Index shows that Afghanistan has dropped two positions to rank 11th among countries most affected by terrorism in 2026, while Pakistan has moved to the top of the global list. According to the annual report,…
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