Economy
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WEF Survey Warns of Global Recession and Inflation Risks
DID Press: A new survey by the World Economic Forum shows that leading global economists are increasingly pessimistic about the outlook for the world economy, warning of weaker growth and persistent inflation amid rising geopolitical tensions. According to the report,…
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Russia Fuel Transit to Afghanistan Begins via Caspian Rail Corridor
DID Press: A 5,000-ton shipment of fuel imported from Russia has been transported to Afghanistan through the newly activated rail infrastructure at the Caspian Port, marking the start of a new transit route. The first consignment arrived via the Caspian…
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America’s Broken Dream: Homelessness Crisis Deepens Amid Wealth and Power
DID Press: Despite being home to the world’s largest economy, the United States continues to grapple with a growing homelessness crisis, exposing stark inequalities beneath its image of wealth, technological innovation, and global influence. Based on firsthand observations from the…
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US Detains Ex-Afghan Lawmaker on Suspicion of Taliban Financial Links
DID Press: US federal authorities have arrested former Afghan parliament deputy speaker Mirza Katawazy in Washington, D.C. on allegations of transferring cash and gold linked to Taliban, in a case that has drawn significant political attention amid heightened security and…
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US Fully Suspends Financial Aid to Afghanistan
DID Press: US Department of State has announced that all financial assistance from Washington to Afghanistan has been suspended until further notice, following a directive from President Donald Trump. The decision comes amid growing warnings from the United Nations and…
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Cuba Water Crisis Deepens as 3M People Face Daily Shortages
DID Press: Authorities in Cuba say nearly three million people are experiencing daily shortages of drinking water as fuel constraints severely disrupt national water supply systems. Cuban officials reported that a worsening fuel crisis has reduced the operational capacity of…
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Taliban Intensifies Anti-Smuggling Operations Along Pakistan Border
DID Press: Taliban authorities say they have intensified monitoring and enforcement measures to curb cross-border smuggling along Afghanistan’s border with Pakistan. The Taliban-run Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday that mobile customs teams operating in the provinces of Kandahar, Nangarhar,…
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UAE Expels Hundreds of Pakistani Shiites Amid Regional Tensions
DID Press: Hundreds of Pakistani Shiite workers have reportedly been expelled from United Arab Emirates in recent months, returning to Pakistan without luggage, jobs, or access to their savings, according to an investigative report by Reuters. The report says the…
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Iran–US War Collapses IMEC, Forcing a Rethink of Regional Connectivity
DID Press: Iran–US and Israel war has transformed the India–Middle East–Europe Corridor (IMEC) from a flagship geoeconomic initiative into a deep geopolitical crisis, exposing the fragility of regional connectivity plans built without comprehensive security guarantees. What was once envisioned as…
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Gaza Rescue Spokesperson Warns Humanitarian Crisis Is Deepening Daily
DID Press: The spokesperson for the civil defense and rescue services in Gaza Strip says the humanitarian situation in the enclave is deteriorating sharply, warning that restrictions and shortages are placing civilians and displaced families under mounting pressure. Mahmoud Basal…
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