Economy
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Trump Speech Sparks Market Turmoil and Sharp Political Backlash
DID Press: The latest speech by Donald Trump regarding Iran triggered waves of economic, political, and media responses both within and outside the United States. Though brief, the speech was contradictory and controversial, immediately impacting global markets and drawing widespread…
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Flood Alert Intensifies in Afghanistan as Over 20 Provinces Face Escalating Risk
DID Press: EU Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service has warned that large areas of eastern, southern, and western Afghanistan are expected to face intensified flooding over the next three days. Taliban authorities have also urged residents to avoid approaching bridges,…
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Urumqi Trilateral Meeting Tests Pakistan–Taliban Security Dialogue Revival
DID Press: Officials from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China convened today (Wednesday) in the Chinese city of Urumqi under a trilateral framework. The meeting marks the first significant diplomatic contact following Pakistan’s launch of Operation “Ghazab-ul-Haq” against alleged terrorist hideouts inside…
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Herat Officials Issue Warning Over Serious Dangers on Herat–Kandahar Highway
DID Press: Local authorities in Herat have urged citizens to avoid non-essential travel on the Herat–Kandahar highway due to heavy rainfall and the increased risk of flooding. Officials from the Herat provincial administration stated that following intense rainfall in recent…
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Philippines Declares National Energy Emergency Amid Iran War
DID Press: Philippines has declared a national energy emergency, citing an imminent risk to fuel supply amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. The country’s president stated that the measure is aimed at safeguarding energy security and addressing severe disruptions…
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Pashdan Dam in Herat Releases Water for Irrigation
DID Press: Local officials in Herat announced that water stored in the Pashdan Dam was released yesterday for the first time to irrigate agricultural lands. The Pashdan Dam, inaugurated last year by Afghanistan’s Ministry of Water and Energy, has a…
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Hidden Struggles of US Economy: Widespread Poverty, Mounting Household Debt
DID Press Exclusive: Recent reports on US economy reveal that beneath the nation’s affluent exterior, millions of Americans face persistent poverty, debt, and financial strain. Estimates indicate that roughly 11–12% of the population—about 37–40 million people—live below the poverty line.…
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Iran Stands Firm Against US–Israel Pressure, Preserves Strategic Position
DID Press: Analysts assert that a fundamental misreading of Iran’s capabilities and objectives, reliance on short-term pressure tactics, and instinct-driven policies under Trump are among the factors behind the failures of the United States and Israel. Through intelligent resistance and…
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US War Against Iran Costs Taxpayers $2B Per Day
DID Press: Experts say that US war against Islamic Republic of Iran is costing up to $2 billion per day. Stephanie Savell, senior researcher and director of the “Cost of War” project at Brown University, stated that the total costs…
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Structural Inefficiencies Plague US Federal Government, Billions in Waste Annually
DID Press: Recent reports from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) reveal that the federal government struggles annually with massive inefficiencies, resource waste, and uncoordinated management. This inefficiency is not due to…
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