Economy
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Russia: Pakistan–Taliban Tensions Delaying Regional Projects in Afghanistan
DID Press: Russia’s special presidential envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, has warned that rising tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban are slowing down the implementation of key regional development projects in Afghanistan. Kabulov said the projects are being pursued with…
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Afghans Turn to Riverbed Gold Hunting in Kunar as Jobs Remain Scarce
DID Press: Hundreds of residents in Kunar Province have turned to searching for gold particles in dry riverbeds as unemployment persists, transforming a labor-intensive activity into a critical source of livelihood. In areas such as Khas Kunar District and Ghaziabad…
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US War Costs Against Iran Top $50B in Weeks
DID Press: Military expenditures by United States in its operations against Iran have surpassed $51 billion within weeks, according to newly released defense estimates, intensifying concerns about the economic burden of the conflict. Reports citing military sources and data from…
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Guardian: Trump Claim on Strait of Hormuz Vessel Traffic ‘Does Not Match Reality’
DID Press: A report by The Guardian says claims by Donald Trump regarding the passage of more than 20 non-Iranian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz are inconsistent with available maritime data. According to the report, some White House officials…
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Sanctioned Supertanker Reaches Iran, Testing Claims of Naval Blockade
DID Press: A sanctioned Iranian supertanker classified as a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) has entered the territorial waters of Iran after transiting international waters and the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime tracking reports. The vessel, capable of carrying…
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Afghanistan Delivers 530T of Aid to Gaza via Rafah Crossing
DID Press: A shipment of 530 tons of humanitarian assistance from Afghanistan has entered the Gaza Strip through the Rafah Border Crossing, as international relief efforts continue to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Official sources said the aid consignment—comprising food…
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UN: Only 17pc of Afghan women returnees earn income
DID Press: UN Women has warned that only about 17 percent of Afghan women returning from Iran and Pakistan are currently able to earn an income, highlighting severe economic challenges facing returnees. In a new report, the UN agency said…
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Iran at Center of Global Power Shift, Says Analysis
DID Press: Iran is increasingly positioned at the core of what analysts describe as a broader transition in the global order, where escalating conflicts involving the United States and Israel are viewed as part of a wider strategic contest rather…
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Turkey Seeks to Expand Economic Projects in Afghanistan
DID Press: Türkiye’s ambassador in Kabul said that Ankara plans to expand its economic projects and investment footprint in Afghanistan, during talks with officials in western Afghanistan. Sadın Yıldız met with Sheikh Noor Ahmad Islamjar in Herat Province, according to…
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Democrats Move to Limit Trump’s War Powers Over Iran
DID Press: Democratic senators in the United States say they will hold a Senate vote aimed at blocking what they describe as an “unjustified war against Iran” by Donald Trump. Tammy Duckworth, who introduced the War Powers Resolution, warned that…
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