Economy
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US–Iran Talks in Pakistan Seen as “Test of Iran’s Resilience,” Not Genuine Negotiation
DID Press: Reports from the first round of Iran–US talks held in Pakistan suggest the discussions were framed less as a pathway toward agreement and more as an assessment of Iran’s endurance under sustained pressure. According to diplomatic sources, the…
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Karzai: Afghans Weary of War, Seek Peace and Representative Government
DID Press: Hamid Karzai, former president of Afghanistan, said in an interview with the German magazine Der Spiegel that the absence of a large-scale public resistance against the Taliban reflects the deep exhaustion of the Afghan population after four decades…
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Australia Faces Fuel Supply Strain as Reserves Near Critical Levels
DID Press: Energy experts in Australia have warned of a potential fuel supply crisis, with possible rationing measures expected as early as June. According to energy sector assessments, the country’s fuel reserves are under increasing pressure due to global tensions…
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Palestinian Products Ban in Jerusalem Called Violation of Economic Rights
DID Press: Palestinian Food Industries Union condemned Israel’s decision to block the entry of Palestinian food products into markets in Jerusalem, describing the move as a clear violation of economic rights. In an official statement, the union strongly criticized the…
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4.2M People in Afghanistan Expected to Need Emergency Shelter in 2026
DID Press: UN human settlements agency UN-Habitat has warned of a deepening housing crisis in Afghanistan, estimating that 4.2 million people will require emergency shelter and non-food assistance in 2026. In its latest statement, UN-Habitat highlighted that the scale of…
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Carney: Canada Must Reduce Economic Dependence on US
DID Press: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that Canada’s decades-long close economic relationship with United States has now become a vulnerability that requires urgent correction. In a video message released on Sunday (19 April), Carney said Canada must…
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Oil Prices Jump Over 5% Amid Renewed US–Iran Tensions
DID Press: Global oil prices surged by more than 5% on Monday as markets reacted to rising concerns over a potential breakdown of the ceasefire between United States and Iran, alongside fears of disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait…
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Spain Seeks Suspension of EU Cooperation Agreement with Israel
DID Press: Spain has announced that it will formally propose the suspension of the European Union’s cooperation agreement with Israel, according to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The proposal is expected to be submitted to the European Union on Tuesday, (April…
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Taliban Trade Minister Travels to Uzbekistan for INNOPROM Central Asia Expo
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce announced that Nooruddin Azizi has traveled to Uzbekistan at the official invitation of the Uzbek government to participate in the INNOPROM Central Asia Industrial Exhibition. According to the ministry, the exhibition is…
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Virtual Violence Fuels Terrorism on the Ground
DID Press: Security and counterterrorism assessments indicate that cyberspace is increasingly functioning as a logistical enabler for extremist operations. The process of radicalization no longer requires continuous physical contact, as ideological messaging and narrative influence via social media platforms allow…
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