Economy
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Uzbekistan Launches New Exchange-Based Trade Mechanism with Afghanistan
DID Press: Uzbekistan introduced a new stock exchange–based trade mechanism with Afghanistan aimed at facilitating exports, reducing banking costs, and improving transparency in bilateral commercial transactions. The initiative, developed by the Uzbek Chamber of Commerce and Industry, allows exporters to…
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350 Former European Officials Urge Suspension of EU–Israel Partnership Deal
DID Press: More than 350 former senior European officials, including ministers, ambassadors, and top EU representatives, have called for the suspension of the European Union’s partnership agreement with Israel, citing alleged serious violations of human rights in the occupied Palestinian…
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China Backs Iran Rights in Strait of Hormuz, Calls for Secure Navigation
DID Press: China has urged de-escalation in Middle East while stressing that Iran’s legitimate sovereignty and security interests in the Strait of Hormuz must be respected, amid rising regional tensions. In a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi,…
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Russia: Pakistan–Taliban Tensions Delaying Regional Projects in Afghanistan
DID Press: Russia’s special presidential envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, has warned that rising tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban are slowing down the implementation of key regional development projects in Afghanistan. Kabulov said the projects are being pursued with…
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Afghans Turn to Riverbed Gold Hunting in Kunar as Jobs Remain Scarce
DID Press: Hundreds of residents in Kunar Province have turned to searching for gold particles in dry riverbeds as unemployment persists, transforming a labor-intensive activity into a critical source of livelihood. In areas such as Khas Kunar District and Ghaziabad…
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US War Costs Against Iran Top $50B in Weeks
DID Press: Military expenditures by United States in its operations against Iran have surpassed $51 billion within weeks, according to newly released defense estimates, intensifying concerns about the economic burden of the conflict. Reports citing military sources and data from…
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Guardian: Trump Claim on Strait of Hormuz Vessel Traffic ‘Does Not Match Reality’
DID Press: A report by The Guardian says claims by Donald Trump regarding the passage of more than 20 non-Iranian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz are inconsistent with available maritime data. According to the report, some White House officials…
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Sanctioned Supertanker Reaches Iran, Testing Claims of Naval Blockade
DID Press: A sanctioned Iranian supertanker classified as a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) has entered the territorial waters of Iran after transiting international waters and the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime tracking reports. The vessel, capable of carrying…
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Afghanistan Delivers 530T of Aid to Gaza via Rafah Crossing
DID Press: A shipment of 530 tons of humanitarian assistance from Afghanistan has entered the Gaza Strip through the Rafah Border Crossing, as international relief efforts continue to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Official sources said the aid consignment—comprising food…
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UN: Only 17pc of Afghan women returnees earn income
DID Press: UN Women has warned that only about 17 percent of Afghan women returning from Iran and Pakistan are currently able to earn an income, highlighting severe economic challenges facing returnees. In a new report, the UN agency said…
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