Economy
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Global Wealth Soars in 2026, but Inequality Hits Historic Peak
DID Press: The 2026 Global Inequality Report reveals that despite unprecedented growth in production and per capita income over the past two centuries, the distribution of these gains remains deeply unequal, with the majority of global wealth concentrated in the…
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Maduro Meets Chinese Delegation in Caracas to Strengthen Strategic Ties
DID Press: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro met with a special delegation from the People’s Republic of China, led by Qiu Xiaoqi, at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas. The Chinese envoy arrived in Caracas on Saturday, 3 Jan., to hold talks…
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Flights Halted at Aden Airport amid Rising UAE-Saudi Tensions
DID Press: Flights from Yemen’s Aden International Airport were suspended on Thursday due to escalating tensions between the Saudi-backed government and the Southern Transitional Council (STC). Details on when services will resume remain unclear. The STC, part of the Saudi-led…
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India Takes BRICS Helm amid Global Turmoil
DID Press: India officially began its one-year BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2026, taking the helm at a time of heightened international tensions. New Delhi has pledged to focus on strengthening cooperation among member states and advocating for the Global…
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Global Economy 2026: Asian Momentum Reshapes Balance of Power
DID Press: A new assessment by the International Monetary Fund indicates that in 2026 the global economic landscape will remain dominated by the United States and China, while the rapid rise of emerging economies — particularly India, Indonesia, and Türkiye…
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Afghanistan Under Taliban: Centralized Authority with Weak State Framework
DID Press: A recent analysis by Pakistan’s Express Tribune highlights Afghanistan’s current governance under the Taliban, describing it as a country with highly centralized political control but lacking the institutions necessary for an effective state. It argues that Taliban power…
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Afghans Returning from Iran Economically Better than Those from Pakistan
DID Press: A recent report by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) indicates that Afghans returning from Iran generally experience better educational, economic, and housing conditions compared to returnees from Pakistan. The report notes that many returnees from Iran…
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Evolution of US Trade Tariffs: From Trade Wars to Targeting Emerging Industries
DID Press: A review of U.S. trade policies from 2017 to 2025 shows tariffs have become a central tool for Washington to manage economic competition and contain strategic rivals. This trajectory can be summarized in four key phases: Start of…
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2025 in Review: Key Events Shaping Afghanistan and World
DID Press: A special report reviews the defining developments of 2025, a year marked by geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts that influenced millions of lives worldwide, including in Afghanistan. Afghanistan — key developments Security and internal…
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Torkham Reopens, Pakistan–Afghanistan Trade Resumes
DID Press: Reports indicate that commercial activity at the Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan has resumed, bringing relief to traders and transport companies following recent disruptions. According to Pakistan’s Samaa TV, citing border officials, the initial phase includes…
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