Economy
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Youth Protests Sweep 34 German Cities Over Living Costs and Conscription
DID Press: Protests against social inequality, the education system, rising living costs and compulsory military service have spread across 34 cities in Germany, with organizers estimating that around 160,000 people could take part in the demonstrations. Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Munich…
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US Accuses North Korea of Stealing $6.3B in Cryptocurrency from Binance
DID Press: US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has accused North Korea of involvement in a large-scale cyberattack targeting cryptocurrency exchange Binance. According to the agency, the attack may have resulted in losses exceeding $6.3 billion. The FBI said virtual…
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Pakistan Faces LPG Shortage as Open-Market Prices More Than Double Official Rate
DID Press: Disruptions along the Pakistan-Iran border and a decline in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports have pushed prices in Pakistan’s open market to more than twice the government-set rate. Pakistani media report that disruptions to LPG imports from Iran…
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Returning Afghan Migrants Face a Looming Winter Humanitarian Crisis
DID Press: As the harsh winter cold gradually approaches Afghanistan’s mountainous regions and sun-scorched cities, the growing wave of migrant returns and mass deportations from neighbouring countries is taking on increasingly alarming dimensions. Thousands of families, many with no tangible…
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Araghchi: No More Red Lines in Response to Attacks on Iran
DID Press: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that any attack against Iran or its people would trigger a devastating response from the country’s armed forces, saying that “there are no more red lines.” Araghchi made the remarks in…
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Pakistan Seeks Saudi Investment in Energy Sector
DID Press: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have discussed expanding investment in the oil and gas sectors as part of efforts to strengthen economic ties and ensure a stable energy supply. The two countries emphasized increasing joint investment in oil, gas…
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Israeli Political Deadlock Could Cost Economy Up to $3.8 Billion
DID Press: Israeli financial newspaper Calcalist has warned that the ongoing deadlock over forming a government and approving the 2027 budget could disrupt government operations and cost the Israeli economy between 6.5 billion and 12 billion shekels, equivalent to $2…
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Afghan Farmers Return to Opium Poppy as Drought and Poverty Deepen
DID Press: Opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan has increased sharply this year, according to the United Nations, amid declining farm incomes, falling crop prices and growing difficulties for rural families in meeting their basic needs. According to a new report…
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Millions of Afghans Return Home, Intensifying Pressure on Jobs and Housing
DID Press: The return of more than six million Afghans from Iran and Pakistan over the past three years has intensified competition for jobs and housing in Afghanistan, increasing economic pressure on both returning families and local residents. Agence France-Presse…
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Iraq’s PM Visits Sayyida Zainab Shrine and Umayyad Mosque in Syria
DID Press: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visited the Sayyida Zainab Shrine and the Umayyad Mosque during his first official trip to Syria.Al-Zaidi said more Iraqi pilgrims would soon be able to visit the shrine. His media office also announced…
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