Economy
-
SCO Summit to Convene in Bishkek Without Afghan Representation
DID Press: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit is scheduled to take place on Monday in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with leaders of member states expected to discuss political, security and economic issues as well as major regional and international developments. Russian President…
Read More » -
Fox News Analyst Mocks Trump: “Watch More TV Instead”
DID Press: Jessica Tarlov, a political analyst on Fox News, has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing him of pursuing policies that cause the greatest harm to ordinary Americans. Tarlov said Trump had chosen to pursue what she described…
Read More » -
Growing Number of Young Americans Regret Voting for Trump
DID Press: A new poll by The Hill in the United States shows that a significant share of young Americans who voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election now say they regret their choice. According to the poll,…
Read More » -
New Restrictions Reported on Property Transactions of Shiite, Alawite Syrians
DID Press: Reports emerging from Syria indicate that new restrictions have affected the buying, selling and mortgaging of properties owned by Shiite citizens and some retired Alawite military personnel. According to the reports, regulations and administrative procedures related to obtaining…
Read More » -
Iran’s Supreme Leader Calls for Stronger Domestic Production, Social Unity
DID Press: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, has called for addressing economic challenges, strengthening domestic production, drawing on the capabilities of young experts, preserving social cohesion and resisting foreign pressure and sanctions in a message marking Government Week.…
Read More » -
Trump’s Oil Deal Accused of Looting Venezuela’s National Wealth
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping oil agreement with Venezuela that he described as the “biggest oil deal in world history,” saying it would give the United States majority control over more than 65 billion barrels…
Read More » -
UN Warns Humanitarian Crisis Is Taking Toll on Afghans’ Mental Health
DID Press: United Nations and research organization REACH have warned that persistent hunger, displacement and drought are intensifying psychological distress across Afghanistan, with children, women, older people and displaced communities facing heightened risks. According to the latest assessment, 21.9 million…
Read More » -
Pakistan Seeks $10 Billion US Facility Amid Economic Pressures
DID Press: Pakistan has asked United States for a $10 billion financial facility as Islamabad seeks to capitalize on improving relations with Washington. Pakistani officials expect to receive a response within the coming months. According to Bloomberg, Khurram Shehzad, an…
Read More » -
UNICEF: Nearly 1 Million Afghan Children at Risk of Death From Malnutrition
DID Press: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that nearly 1 million children in Afghanistan are suffering from severe, life-threatening acute malnutrition and could die without urgent treatment. UNICEF said a total of 3.7 million children across Afghanistan are…
Read More » -
Dawn: Decline in Afghanistan Transit Threatens Peshawar’s Economy
DID Press: Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper has reported a sharp decline in Afghan transit trade through Pakistan, warning that the shift is putting increasing economic pressure on Peshawar and the surrounding region. The newspaper, citing changes in Afghanistan’s trade routes, said…
Read More »