Economy
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Germany Contributes €2M to Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced the receipt of a new financial contribution worth two million euros from the German government to support life-saving operations in Afghanistan. In a post on its official…
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Ikhwan ul Muslimin and “Halal Business”: Hidden Transnational Economic Network
DID Press: global halal economy, valued at over $7 trillion, has become one of the fastest-growing markets worldwide. However, according to security reports and analyses, part of this sector has reportedly served as a platform for financial networks linked to…
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From Security to Economics: Taliban Welcome Araghchi’s Regional Stance on Afghanistan
DID Press: Remarks by Iranian FM Sayed Abbas Araghchi at a regional meeting in Tehran, emphasizing the need to integrate Afghanistan into regional economic and transit networks, were welcomed by officials of the Taliban-led government—highlighting, however, a persistent gap between…
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Over 1,000 Afghan Investors Leave Iran Due to Currency Issues
DID Press: Mohsen Zangeneh, a member of the Iranian parliament, announced that over 1,000 Afghan entrepreneurs and investors have left Iran because of currency exchange problems and returned to industrial zones in Herat and Kabul. Many of these investors had…
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Tehran: Hub for Regional Convergence on Afghanistan’s Future
DID Press: Tehran will host a two-day conference on Afghanistan on (December 15–16), with the participation of special envoys from regional countries and some Asian powers. According to informed sources, special representatives from Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, China, and Russia…
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Decline of Dollar Dominance Signals Rise of Multipolar Financial Order
DID Press: Joint research by scholars from the Universities of Edinburgh, Warwick, and the European University Institute in Florence indicates that the long-standing dominance of the US dollar in the global economy is facing growing structural challenges. The study argues…
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Iran, Pakistan FMs Hold Constructive Talks in Ashgabat
DID Press: Pakistan’s Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar described his meeting with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi as constructive, held on the sidelines of the international conference “Peace and Trust” in Ashgabat. In a post on X, Dar said the…
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Taliban Restrictions Paralyze Female UN Staff in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN reported that strict Taliban restrictions on Afghan female employees have severely disrupted UN operations and posed significant challenges to humanitarian programs in Afghanistan. According to a new UNAMA report submitted to the Security Council, barring Afghan women…
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UN Warns Afghanistan on Brink of Humanitarian Collapse
DID Press: UN warned the UN Security Council that Afghanistan is approaching a full-scale humanitarian collapse, citing escalating restrictions on women, rising displacement and hunger, and a sharp decline in international funding. According to the UN’s latest assessment, nearly half…
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US Envoy to UNSC: Taliban Not a Trustworthy Partner
DID Press: US representative at the UN Security Council delivered a sharp critique of the Taliban, stating that Washington’s priority remains reducing the threat of terrorist attacks originating from Afghanistan. He described the Taliban as an “unreliable partner” and held…
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