Economy
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US Envoy Accuses Taliban of Using ‘Hostage Diplomacy’
DID Press: Mike Waltz, US representative at the UNSC, has accused the Taliban of using “hostage diplomacy” by detaining foreign nationals and restricting the rights of Afghan citizens. Speaking during a Security Council session on the situation in Afghanistan, Waltz…
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Egyptian Influencer Slams Gulf Rulers Over US Military Bases
DID Press: An Egyptian social media influencer has sharply criticized Gulf leaders for hosting US military bases, accusing them of prioritizing Washington and Israel over the security of their own countries. In a post, Tarek Habib lamented that he wishes…
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US Preemptive War Against Iran Doomed, Strategy to Overthrow Tehran Fails
DID Press: Dr. Abdul Latif Nazari, Deputy Minister of Professional Affairs at Taliban Ministry of Economy, published a strategic analysis on Facebook describing the U.S. and Israeli aggression against Iran as a “dangerous precedent in the international system” and a…
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Washington Post: US Spent $5.6B on Munitions in First 48 Hours of Iran War
DID Press: According to three US officials cited by The Washington Post, the Pentagon spent $5.6 billion on munitions during the first two days of its aggressive attacks on Iran — a figure highlighting growing concern among some members of…
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Strategic Deadlock in Washington: Contradictions in Trump’s Iran War Policy
DID Press: Recent statements by Donald Trump reveal a confusing and inconsistent picture of US policy regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran. Analysts note that Trump has repeatedly shifted between conflicting narratives on the objectives, criteria for victory, and timing…
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UN: Middle East War Deepens Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis
DID Press: UN warned that the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is worsening as the war in the Middle East and rising commodity prices place new pressure on the country’s fragile economy. Georgette Gagnon, acting head of the United Nations Assistance…
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Middle East Water Crisis: Kuwait Highly Dependent, Iran Maintains Relative Independence
DID Press: As water scarcity emerges as a strategic challenge in the Middle East, reliance on desalination plants highlights stark differences in regional water security. Iran obtains only about 2% of its drinking water from desalination, relying mostly on domestic…
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Afghani Holds Steady Against Dollar Despite Market Volatility
DID Press: Da Afghanistan Bank reported that the Afghan afghani maintained relative stability against the U.S. dollar despite sharp currency fluctuations during the month of Dalw. Spokesperson Haseebullah Nouri said that targeted fiscal policies and careful market management prevented a…
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Iran–US War Sends Dubai Property Plunging and European Energy Soaring
DID Press: The ongoing conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel is triggering severe economic tremors across global markets. Dubai’s real estate sector, long a magnet for foreign investment, has dropped 15% in just five days, signaling more than…
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Pakistan Seeks Financial, Oil Support from Saudi Arabia Amid Economic Crisis
DID Press: Pakistan has submitted eight major requests to Saudi Arabia to help stabilize its finances amid economic turmoil and regional tensions. Pakistani media reports indicate that Islamabad has asked Riyadh to convert a $5 billion short-term deposit into a…
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