Economy
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Iran at Center of Global Power Shift, Says Analysis
DID Press: Iran is increasingly positioned at the core of what analysts describe as a broader transition in the global order, where escalating conflicts involving the United States and Israel are viewed as part of a wider strategic contest rather…
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Turkey Seeks to Expand Economic Projects in Afghanistan
DID Press: Türkiye’s ambassador in Kabul said that Ankara plans to expand its economic projects and investment footprint in Afghanistan, during talks with officials in western Afghanistan. Sadın Yıldız met with Sheikh Noor Ahmad Islamjar in Herat Province, according to…
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Democrats Move to Limit Trump’s War Powers Over Iran
DID Press: Democratic senators in the United States say they will hold a Senate vote aimed at blocking what they describe as an “unjustified war against Iran” by Donald Trump. Tammy Duckworth, who introduced the War Powers Resolution, warned that…
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6 Arrested After Armed Robbery of Currency Exchange in Helmand
DID Press: Ministry of Interior of the Taliban administration says police forces in Musa Qala District have recovered part of the money stolen from a currency exchange and arrested six armed suspects in connection with the incident. According to Ministry…
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NATO Rejects US Proposal to Enforce Blockade on Iranian Ports
DID Press: NATO members have rejected a proposal by the United States to impose a blockade on Iranian ports, stating they would only consider involvement after the end of hostilities, a move that highlights growing friction between Washington and its…
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China Red Cross Donates $100,000 to Flood Victims in Afghanistan
DID Press: Red Cross Society of China allocated $100,000 in emergency cash assistance to the Afghan Red Crescent Society to support families affected by recent flooding across Afghanistan. The aid was formally handed over in a ceremony by Bao Shuhui…
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Four Iran-Linked Ships Transit Strait of Hormuz on First Day of Reported US Naval Blockade
DID Press: Maritime tracking data indicates that four vessels linked to Iran have transited the Strait of Hormuz following the reported start of a US naval blockade in the strategic waterway. According to MarineTraffic data, two of the ships had…
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UN Consensus in New York, Pressure in Kabul
DID Press: UNSC’s latest update of sanctions listings and the renewal of the monitoring team’s mandate is seen in Kabul as a setback for the Taliban’s foreign policy, underscoring continued international pressure rather than any easing of restrictions. The update…
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UNICEF: 21.9M Need Aid as Afghanistan Faces Massive Crisis
DID Press: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported that Afghanistan remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian emergencies in 2026, driven by years of conflict, economic fragility, and the gradual erosion of essential rights and public services. According to…
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3-Front Crisis in Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb and Taiwan May Trigger Oil Shock, Global Power Shift
DID Press: In a rapidly evolving global security landscape, simultaneous geopolitical flashpoints in West and East Asia are raising concerns over a potential structural shift in the international order and global energy markets. Analysts warn that escalating tensions around the…
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