Economy
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Ex-Israeli Minister Ya’alon Blames Netanyahu for October 7 Tragedy
DID Press: Moshe Ya’alon, former Israeli Defence Minister, launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, holding him directly responsible for the October 7 attacks that left thousands dead and wounded. Ya’alon asserted that Israel is no longer a…
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Tracking Path to Trillion-Dollar Club: Global GDP Milestones
DID Press: US was the first country to surpass a gross domestic product (GDP) of $1 trillion in 1969, earning recognition as the founder of the “Trillion-Dollar Club.” Japan followed in 1978, and Germany reached this milestone in 1986. France,…
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Afghanistan’s Winter: Portrait of Hardship and Hope
DID Press: Afghanistan is not only a story of suffering. Even in the cold, there are signs of resilience: a neighbor sharing the last of their fuel, a family dividing its bread, and a child smiling despite worn-out shoes. These…
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Over 22,000 Tons of Fresh Fruit Exported from Herat in 9 Months
DID Press: Herat province has seen a significant increase in fresh fruit exports over the past nine months. Local authorities reported that more than 22,000 tons of fresh fruit, valued at over $16 million, have been exported from the province…
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US Strike on Venezuela Sparks Global Outcry, Questions Over Oil
DID Press: Large-scale U.S. attack on Venezuela in the early hours of January 3, 2026, marked one of the first major military operations of the new year, signaling what could become an escalation of global and regional crises throughout 2026.…
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Taliban Bans Forex Trading Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban-controlled central bank of Afghanistan banned all foreign exchange (forex) trading nationwide, saying no licenses have been issued for such activities. In an official statement, the central bank warned that forex trading carries high risks and can lead…
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Global Wealth Soars in 2026, but Inequality Hits Historic Peak
DID Press: The 2026 Global Inequality Report reveals that despite unprecedented growth in production and per capita income over the past two centuries, the distribution of these gains remains deeply unequal, with the majority of global wealth concentrated in the…
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Maduro Meets Chinese Delegation in Caracas to Strengthen Strategic Ties
DID Press: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro met with a special delegation from the People’s Republic of China, led by Qiu Xiaoqi, at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas. The Chinese envoy arrived in Caracas on Saturday, 3 Jan., to hold talks…
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Flights Halted at Aden Airport amid Rising UAE-Saudi Tensions
DID Press: Flights from Yemen’s Aden International Airport were suspended on Thursday due to escalating tensions between the Saudi-backed government and the Southern Transitional Council (STC). Details on when services will resume remain unclear. The STC, part of the Saudi-led…
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India Takes BRICS Helm amid Global Turmoil
DID Press: India officially began its one-year BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2026, taking the helm at a time of heightened international tensions. New Delhi has pledged to focus on strengthening cooperation among member states and advocating for the Global…
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