Economy
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Uzbekistan: Central Asia’s Practical Engagement With Afghanistan to Continue Through 2035
DID Press: Uzbekistan says Central Asian countries will maintain their pragmatic approach toward Afghanistan through 2035, focusing on regional cooperation in trade, transit, energy, and connectivity without moving toward formal recognition of the Taliban administration. Speaking at the “Eurasian Security…
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UK Considers Requiring Refugees to Repay Part of State Support Costs
DID Press: British government is considering a proposal that would require some refugees and asylum recipients to repay part of the public support they received before becoming eligible for permanent residency. The measure is part of a broader effort by…
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Robert Malley: Iran–Gaza War Accelerated US Decline
DID Press: Former US Iran envoy Robert Malley has said that the Iran–Israel–Gaza conflict is accelerating the long-term decline of the United States, arguing that Washington is likely to emerge as the biggest strategic loser. In an interview, Malley—who previously…
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Chinese Billionaire Sentenced to 30 Years in US for Massive Fraud Scheme
DID Press: A Chinese billionaire who once presented himself in the United States as a prominent critic of the Chinese Communist Party has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for large-scale financial fraud. The ruling was issued in New…
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World Bank: Afghanistan Economy Shows Modest Recovery, but Per Capita Income Drops 5.6%
DID Press: World Bank has reported that Afghanistan’s economy continues to show a modest recovery; however, rising population pressures and returning migrants have offset gains, resulting in a decline in living standards. In its latest “Afghanistan Economic Monitoring” report, the…
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Wave of Arrests in Baghdad Raises Questions Over Iraq’s Political Power Balance
DID Press: A broad wave of arrests targeting Iraqi political figures and members of parliament on corruption charges has emerged from Baghdad’s Green Zone, becoming one of the most significant political developments in the country in recent months. The operation,…
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China Imposes Export Controls on 40 Japanese Entities Over Security Concerns
DID Press: China has placed 20 Japanese entities, including the National Institute for Defense Studies, under export control measures while adding another 20 organizations, including Mitsui E&S, to a monitoring list, citing national security concerns. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce…
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Budget Dispute Forces 2nd Cancellation of Netanyahu Defense Meeting
DID Press: A growing dispute between Israel’s Finance Ministry and Defense Ministry over military spending has led to the second cancellation of a high-level meeting on the defense budget, exposing deepening fiscal and political divisions within the government. Israeli media…
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China Gold Imports Jump 76% in First Five Months of 2026
DID Press: China’s gold imports surged sharply in the first five months of 2026, reflecting sustained strong demand for the precious metal in the world’s second-largest economy. According to recent data, China imported more than 163 tonnes of gold in…
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Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crashes in Ras Tanura, Killing 14 People
DID Press: A helicopter belonging to the Saudi Aramco has crashed in the Ras Tanura area in eastern Saudi Arabia, leaving 14 people dead, according to preliminary reports. Authorities have not yet released details on the cause of the crash,…
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