Economy
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Uzbekistan Condemns Pakistani Strike on Civilian Areas and Hospital in Kabul
DID Press: The Consulate of Uzbekistan in Kabul condemned a reported Pakistani attack on residential areas, particularly a drug rehabilitation center in the Afghanistan capital, describing the incident as deeply regrettable and contrary to the principles of good neighborly relations.…
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Afghanistan in 2025: Taliban Consolidates Power Amid Political Contraction, Global Isolation
DID Press: The year 2025 marked a decisive phase in Afghanistan’s political trajectory, characterized by the consolidation of authority by the Taliban, a tightening of political space, and the persistence of international isolation. While the group strengthened administrative control nationwide,…
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Mounting Pressure on US–Israel as Regional Tensions Escalate Across Multiple Fronts
DID Press: The Middle East witnessed a sweeping wave of military and security developments overnight, stretching from Iraq and Lebanon to the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, signaling intensifying pressure on U.S. and Israeli positions across several theaters simultaneously.…
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Sanctions Remain as Global Distrust of Taliban Persists
DID Press: Nearly four years after the Taliban returned to power, relations with the international community remain marked by caution and deep mistrust. A recent update by the United Nations Security Council reaffirmed sanctions on 22 senior Taliban officials, underscoring…
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Oil Prices Surge Toward $180 as Regional War Disrupts Energy Supply
DID Press: Global oil prices have surged sharply amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with prices rising nearly 50% since late February following US and Israeli military actions targeting energy infrastructure and commercial shipping routes. According to the Wall…
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Pakistan on Brink of Economic Collapse as Regional War Threatens Vital Sectors
DID Press: Pakistani economic journalist Khurram Hussain warns that Pakistan’s economy is highly vulnerable amid the ongoing conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel, which has escalated regional instability. Fuel Prices Soar – According to Hussain, oil prices in…
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Ray Dalio Warns Strait of Hormuz Control Could Decide US-Iran Conflict
DID Press: American economist and author Ray Dalio has outlined the strategic stakes of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran confrontation in his article, “It All Depends Who Controls the Strait of Hormuz: The Final Battle.” Dalio argues that the decisive front is…
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Brent Crude Surges Past $112 Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
DID Press: Global oil prices climbed sharply, with Brent Crude rising by more than $5 to reach $112.38 per barrel, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The surge follows reports of retaliatory actions by Iran after attacks by the…
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US National Debt Surpasses $39T, Raising Economic Concerns
DID Press: Associated Press reports that the national debt of the United States has exceeded $39 trillion, reaching an unprecedented level in the country’s history and intensifying concerns over its fiscal outlook. The report attributes the surge to sustained government…
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Pentagon Seeks $200B Boost for Military Operations Against Iran
DID Press: Washington Post reported that the US Department of Defense is seeking more than $200 billion in additional funding to sustain military operations against Iran. According to the report, the Pentagon has asked the White House to approve the…
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