Economy
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NYT: Trump Faces Strategic Deadlock in Iran War
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has reached a strategic impasse in the conflict with Iran, constrained by military, political, and economic realities, with no clear path to either achieving his objectives or exiting the war without significant costs, according…
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Dubai Property Market Cools Amid Regional Tensions
DID Press: Dubai’s once-booming real estate market is showing signs of slowing as heightened regional security tensions weigh on investor sentiment, contributing to lower property prices, softer rental rates, and a sharp decline in transaction values. According to the latest…
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UK Pension Error Leaves Retired Military Personnel Facing Repayment Demands
DID Press: More than 1,000 retired British military personnel have been ordered to repay pension overpayments after errors in the calculation of their retirement benefits, leaving some facing bills of more than £100,000, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.…
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Russia’s Gold Reserves Fall to Lowest Level in 6 Years
DID Press: Russia’s official gold reserves have fallen to their lowest level in more than six years, according to new data from the country’s central bank, reflecting a continued decline in bullion holdings during 2026. Official figures from the Central…
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Uzbekistan’s Deputy PM Leads Large Delegation to Kabul for Talks
DID Press: A large Uzbek delegation led by Jamshid Khodjaev, Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, is scheduled to arrive in Kabul on Saturday as part of efforts to expand bilateral engagement between Kabul and Tashkent, local sources reported. The several-hundred-member…
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Pakistan’s Daily Fuel Pricing Drives Sharp Rise in Petrol, Diesel Costs
DID Press: Pakistan has recorded a sharp increase in fuel prices following the introduction of a daily pricing mechanism, raising concerns over higher transportation costs and mounting inflationary pressures. Under the new policy, the government has again increased petrol and…
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‘Blockade for Blockade’ Strategy Raises Global Energy Risks
DID Press: Escalating maritime confrontations from the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea are heightening concerns over global energy security, as a “blockade for blockade” strategy threatens key oil shipping routes and raises the risk of wider regional disruption.…
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Red Sea Tensions Escalate as Saudi Tanker, US Base Come Under Attack
DID Press: Regional tensions intensified after a Saudi oil tanker was reportedly attacked in the Red Sea, while explosions were reported near a US military facility in Bahrain and missile alerts were triggered across parts of Saudi Arabia. Saudi sources…
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US Imposes New Tariffs on More Than 80 Countries
DID Press: United States has implemented a new round of import tariffs targeting goods from more than 80 countries, a move expected to intensify global trade tensions and increase the cost of international commerce. According to international media reports, the…
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Climate Change Reduces Agricultural Output in Northern Afghanistan
DID Press: Farmers in northern Afghanistan say rising temperatures, irregular rainfall and the broader effects of climate change have significantly reduced crop yields and caused heavy financial losses. Farmers say extreme heat and shifting rainfall patterns have contributed to the…
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