Economy
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Iran’s Supreme Leader: Persian Gulf Strategic Asset With Future Free of US Presence
DID Press: Iran’s Supreme Leader (Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei) said that the future of the Persian Gulf will be shaped without the presence of United States, stressing regional self-reliance and opposition to foreign intervention. In a message marking Iran’s National…
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US Democrats Say Hegseth Unaware of Economic Costs of Iran Conflict
DID Press: Democratic lawmakers in US Congress have criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying he lacks awareness of the full economic impact of the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Lawmakers reacted after Hegseth stated that the war has cost the US…
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Taliban’s Engineering of Silence Keeps Afghanistan at Bottom of Press Freedom Index
DID Press: Afghanistan has once again been ranked among the most repressive countries in the world in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, reflecting not a temporary decline but the consolidation of a systematic strategy of information control under Taliban…
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UAE Exit from OPEC Signals Major Shock to Global Energy Order
DID Press: The announcement of the United Arab Emirates’ withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ amid the ongoing Iran–US war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has introduced a new phase of instability in the global energy system. While…
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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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