Economy
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Israeli Banks Could Face Western Sanctions if Netanyahu Wins Re-Election
DID Press: Israeli journalist and political analyst Yoav Stern has warned that Benjamin Netanyahu’s re-election as prime minister of Israel could have far-reaching economic consequences, potentially leading to the country’s economic isolation and the imposition of Western sanctions. Speaking to…
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Shapiro: Trump Entered War with Iran Without Clear Justification
DID Press: Josh Shapiro, the governor of the US state of Pennsylvania, has criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to enter a war with Iran, saying Trump launched the conflict without providing clear reasons and failed to explain to the American…
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Afghanistan, UNDP Discuss Job Creation and Economic Cooperation
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Minister of Economy has met with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) representative in Afghanistan to discuss expanding economic cooperation, creating employment opportunities, supporting the private sector and addressing the needs of returnees. Din Mohammad Hanif, Afghanistan’s…
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US National Debt Hits Record $40.5 Trillion
DID Press: US’ national debt has surpassed $40.5 trillion, reaching its highest level in history, according to data from the US Department of the Treasury. Figures released by the Treasury Department show that the US government’s total debt reached $40.52…
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BRICS Calls for Finalization of Global Convention Against Terrorism
DID Press: Parliamentarians from BRICS member states have called for the swift completion of negotiations on a comprehensive international convention against terrorism and its adoption under the auspices of the United Nations. The call was made in a joint statement…
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Bloomberg: Saudi Aramco Nears $10B International Loan
DID Press: Saudi oil giant Saudi Aramco is close to reaching a $10 billion credit agreement with international banks to strengthen its liquidity and address risks and losses stemming from the war in Yemen, Bloomberg has reported. Although the new…
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Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister Blames Iran Border Closure for Rising LPG Prices
DID Press: Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister has said the closure of the country’s border with Iran is one of the main factors behind the unprecedented rise in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices in Pakistan. Ali Pervaiz Malik told Pakistan’s National Assembly…
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EU Faces Rising Energy Costs as UK Household Bills Could Reach £2,200
DID Press: The ongoing war against Iran and rising global gas prices have intensified concerns about increasing energy costs across Europe. According to The Independent, average annual energy bills for households in the United Kingdom are forecast to reach around…
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Serbia’s Ruling Government Falls After 14 Years in Power
DID Press: Serbia’s government under Aleksandar Vučić has fallen after 14 years in power, following the expansion of public protests against corruption and injustice. The protests, initially launched by students and Generation Z, have widened over the past five days,…
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Panjshir Emeralds and Precious Stones to Be Displayed at Afghanistan Mining Exhibition
DID Press: Local officials in Panjshir province say emeralds and other precious stones extracted from the province’s mines will be showcased at Afghanistan’s first branch-level mining exhibition in Kabul. Sayed Saifuddin Laton, spokesperson for the governor of Panjshir, said the…
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