Economy
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Taliban PM Meets Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister in Kabul
DID Press: Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund met with Serik Zhumangarin in Kabul on Saturday, as the two sides discussed expanding economic cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Kazakhstan. Leading a high-level delegation, Zhumangarin said that Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attaches…
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Pakistan: 2.4 Million Afghans Returned Since September 2023
DID Press: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that more than 2.4 million Afghan nationals have returned to Afghanistan since September 2023 under what he described as a “phased, orderly and dignified repatriation process,” a claim that contrasts with…
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Uzbekistan: Trans-Afghan Railway Cost May Exceed $7B
DID Press: The estimated cost of the Trans-Afghan Railway project could surpass $7 billion, significantly higher than earlier projections, according to Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Transport, Jasurbek Choriev. Speaking on the sidelines of the Tashkent International Investment Forum, Choriev said…
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Taliban’s Identity Dilemma Deepens Afghanistan’s Internal Divide
DID Press: A new analysis published by the Siyaq platform argues that one of the most significant challenges facing Afghanistan since the Taliban’s return to power is the growing contradiction between the movement’s diplomatic gains abroad and its restrictive domestic…
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US War Costs Linked to Iran Conflict Exceed $132B
DID Press: The New York Times reports, citing economic and security data, that the United States’ costs related to military and strategic confrontations involving Iran have surpassed $132 billion, placing significant financial pressure on taxpayers and consumers. According to estimates…
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High-Level Kazakh Delegation Arrives in Kabul to Boost Economic Cooperation
DID Press: A senior delegation from the Republic of Kazakhstan, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, has arrived in Kabul to expand economic and trade cooperation with Afghanistan. Taliban Ministry of Industry and Commerce…
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Oil Prices Fall After Iran–US Understanding Eases Supply Concerns
DID Press: Global oil prices declined in trading on Tuesday after a reported understanding between the United States and Iran eased concerns over potential disruptions to global energy supplies. Brent Crude fell 2.2 percent to $77.7 per barrel, while West…
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Post-War Agreement Signals Shift in Regional Power Dynamics
DID Press: The publication of the reported post-war agreement between the United States and Iran has sparked debate among political observers, with some analysts arguing that its significance lies not only in its provisions but also in the strategic circumstances…
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Muslim Population Growth and Islamic Banking Expansion in Russia
DID Press: Estimates suggest that the Muslim population in Russia is growing at an unprecedented pace and could reach around 30 percent of the total population by 2050, while Islamic banking and financial services are increasingly becoming part of the…
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UN, Taliban Discuss Humanitarian Cooperation and Aid Delivery
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi held a phone conversation with Rosemary DiCarlo to discuss humanitarian assistance and ongoing cooperation between Afghanistan and the United Nations, according to a statement from the Taliban foreign ministry. The ministry said DiCarlo expressed appreciation…
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