Economy
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Fuel Prices Surge Across Herat Amid Rising Energy Costs
DID Press: Fuel prices have risen sharply across Afghanistan’s western province of Herat, with the cost of petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) climbing simultaneously, raising concerns among residents and transport operators over continued inflation. According to local market…
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Iran Warns of Regional Retaliation if US Targets Its Infrastructure
DID Press: Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned that any US attack on Iranian infrastructure would trigger a sweeping military response against infrastructure across the region, as tensions between Tehran and Washington continue to escalate. Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesperson for…
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Dollar Dominance Faces Growing Challenge From US Policies
DID Press: A new analysis by the US-based Foreign Policy magazine argues that the biggest threat to the global dominance of the dollar is not China, but Washington’s own financial and foreign policies, as the widespread use of sanctions and…
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Russia Urges US to Release Frozen Afghanistan Assets
DID Press: Russia has called on the United States and its Western allies to release Afghanistan’s frozen state assets, arguing that the funds belong to the Afghan people and criticizing what it described as the politicization of humanitarian assistance. Speaking…
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Juma Khan Fateh Meets Taliban’s PM Amid Badakhshan Tensions
DID Press: Juma Khan Fateh, a prominent Taliban commander in Badakhshan, has met Taliban Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund in Kabul, marking his first high-profile appearance after months of reported tensions with the group’s leadership over security and control of…
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Iran-Designated Shipping Lane Dominates Strait of Hormuz Traffic
DID Press: Most commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the previous day used the shipping lane designated by Iran, according to maritime tracking firm Kpler, highlighting Tehran’s continued role in managing navigation through one of the world’s most…
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Brent Oil Surpasses $86 Amid Supply Fears and Rising Geopolitical Tensions
DID Press: The price of Brent crude oil has climbed above $86 per barrel for the first time since June 12, as growing concerns over global supply disruptions and escalating geopolitical tensions push energy markets into renewed uncertainty. Brent crude,…
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US Strike on Chabahar Port Raises New Risks for Afghanistan’s Trade
DID Press: Damage to infrastructure at Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port following reported US strikes has heightened concerns over Afghanistan’s access to regional trade routes, with analysts warning that prolonged disruption could affect the country’s foreign trade. According to reports, the…
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Pakistan Ex-Envoy Criticizes Double Standards Over Hormuz Strait
DID Press: Former Pakistan special representative for Afghanistan, Asif Durrani, has criticized what he described as the international community’s “double standards” regarding statements about the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that similar positions by the United States and Iran receive different…
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Saudi Strike on Sanaa Airport Raises Fears of Renewed War in Yemen
DID Press: Military tensions in Yemen have escalated following a Saudi airstrike on Sanaa International Airport, with authorities in Sanaa aligned with the Houthi movement (Ansarullah) warning that the attack “will not go unanswered” and could mark the beginning of…
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