Economy
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Iran War Shifts US Political and Electoral Landscape
DID Press: The Economist analyzed the effects of the ongoing Iran conflict on the political and electoral climate in United States. According to the report, prolonged fighting and related economic concerns—such as rising energy prices and slower economic growth—have become…
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US Claims of Destroyed Iranian Missile Capability Clash with Field Reality
DID Press: In the third week of the conflict, United States officials claimed that the majority of Iran’s missile capabilities had been destroyed. Former President Donald Trump cited 90 percent, while his Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, claimed 92 percent. However,…
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Top Afghan Striker Slams National Football System: “Either Money or Connections”
DID Press: Sohrab Afghan, Afghanistan’s all-time leading scorer in domestic football, sharply criticized the country’s football system following his exclusion from upcoming national team matches. In a post on his social media page, Sohrab Afghan wrote: “In Afghanistan, either you…
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Massive Explosion Rocks Texas Oil Refinery; Residents Told to Stay Indoors
DID Press: US media report a powerful explosion at a crude oil refinery in Port Arthur, triggering a large-scale fire with thick black smoke billowing into the sky. The blast has drawn widespread attention from emergency responders and news outlets.…
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Taliban Turns to Former US-Linked Advisers to Restore Foreign Aid Flow
DID Press: Newly disclosed documents indicate that the Taliban has recruited individuals with prior ties to US forces in an effort to rebuild trust with international donors and offset declining foreign assistance to Afghanistan. One directive shows the Taliban leadership…
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Rising Prices Hit Northern India as Iran Conflict Drives Global Energy Costs
DID Press: Residents across northern regions of India are facing sharp increases in the cost of essential goods, including drinking water, fuel, and food, as tensions escalate following military confrontation involving the United States and Israel against Iran. Local communities…
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IEA Warns of Global Energy Crisis Worse Than 1970s Oil Shocks
DID Press: International Energy Agency (IEA) issued an urgent warning that the world is on the brink of a global energy crisis even more severe than the oil shocks of the 1970s. Fatih Birol, the IEA’s Executive Director, emphasized that…
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China Calls for Immediate Truce, Urges US-Israel to Return to Dialogue
DID Press: Beijing issued an official statement expressing concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East and called for an immediate halt to any military action against Iran. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that continued hostilities could have…
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11 Key Energy and Water Infrastructure Sites Identified in Persian Gulf
DID Press: Technical and infrastructure analysis indicates that eleven critical power generation and desalination facilities across the Gulf states and Jordan play a central role in supplying energy and water to both populations and industries. Some of these projects rank…
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Taliban Boosts Beekeeping Industry, Creating Thousands of Jobs
DID Press: Officials from the Taliban’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock announced that new programs in beekeeping have generated employment opportunities for thousands across various provinces of Afghanistan. According to the ministry, the country’s diverse climates and natural resources allow…
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