Economy
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Faces Rising Geopolitical and Financial Challenges
DID Press: FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to open under unprecedented geopolitical, economic, and security pressures, turning the tournament into one of the most politically charged editions in the history of international football. The competition, set to feature 48…
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Trump Urges Fast-Track Approval of $350B Pentagon Budget
DID Press: Donald Trump has called on Republicans in Congress to urgently approve a $350 billion Pentagon funding package, citing rising military pressures and financial strain linked to ongoing operations against Iran. According to reports from Washington, Trump is seeking…
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Pakistan Reports Deal on Stranded Trucks, Taliban Yet to Confirm
DID Press: Pakistani media have reported that an agreement has been reached to facilitate the return of Pakistani trucks stranded in Afghanistan, although the arrangement has not yet been officially confirmed by Taliban authorities. According to the reports, the understanding…
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India Summons US Diplomat Over Alleged Attack on Indian Oil Tanker
DID Press: India’s Ministry of External Affairs has summoned the US chargé d’affaires in New Delhi and requested an official explanation regarding an alleged attack by American forces on an Indian oil tanker off the coast of Oman. According to…
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Israeli Media: Iran 12-Hour Strike Inflicts Over $500M in Damage
DID Press: Israeli newspaper (Israel Hayom) reported that a wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes over a 12-hour period caused more than $500 million in direct damage to Israel’s critical infrastructure. The report says preliminary assessments indicate significant damage…
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Irish MP Says Current Sanctions on Israel Are Insufficient
DID Press: An Irish lawmaker has urged Western governments to impose broader economic sanctions on the Israeli government, arguing that existing measures are too limited to be effective. Sinéad Gibney of the Social Democrats said current Western sanctions targeting companies…
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UNSC Warns of Deepening Humanitarian and Security Crisis in Afghanistan
DID Press: A meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Afghanistan was marked by sharp criticism of Taliban policies, renewed warnings over the country’s deteriorating humanitarian and security situation, and an unusually tense exchange between representatives of Afghanistan and…
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Nearly 20,000 Carats of Emeralds Extracted and Sold in Panjshir
DID Press: Local Taliban authorities in Panjshir Province have announced that nearly 20,000 carats of emeralds have been extracted and sold through official auctions since the beginning of the 1405 fiscal year, generating more than $424,000 in revenue. According to…
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Taliban, IOM Hold Talks on IDPs and Returnees in Afghanistan
DID Press: A technical meeting between Afghanistan’s Ministry of Refugees under the Taliban administration and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) was held to assess the situation of internally displaced persons and returning migrants, and to strengthen joint cooperation. According…
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Taliban Envoy Meets GCC Secretary-General in Riyadh to Discuss Bilateral Ties
DID Press: Taliban-appointed ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Mawlawi Abdul Fattah Sakhy, held talks with Jasem Mohammed Al-Budaiwi at the headquarters of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh, focusing on bilateral relations and regional cooperation. According to an official statement from…
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