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Taliban Bans Forex Trading Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban-controlled central bank of Afghanistan banned all foreign exchange (forex) trading nationwide, saying no licenses have been issued for such activities. In an official statement, the central bank warned that forex trading carries high risks and can lead…
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Iran’s IRGC: Soleimani’s Legacy Undermined US-Led Regional Order
DID Press: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement marking the anniversary of the Martyrdom of Qassem Soleimani that the erosion of the global “hegemonic system” and the shift in regional power dynamics are the outcome of…
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Clashes Escalate Between Saudi-UAE Forces in Hadramawt, Yemen
DID Press: Fighting has intensified between Saudi-backed forces and UAE-supported militias in occupied areas of Yemen’s Hadramawt province. According to reports, troops aligned with the Riyadh-backed local government have halted the advance of UAE-backed forces in the region. According to…
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Global Wealth Soars in 2026, but Inequality Hits Historic Peak
DID Press: The 2026 Global Inequality Report reveals that despite unprecedented growth in production and per capita income over the past two centuries, the distribution of these gains remains deeply unequal, with the majority of global wealth concentrated in the…
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Maduro Meets Chinese Delegation in Caracas to Strengthen Strategic Ties
DID Press: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro met with a special delegation from the People’s Republic of China, led by Qiu Xiaoqi, at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas. The Chinese envoy arrived in Caracas on Saturday, 3 Jan., to hold talks…
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US Author: Soleimani Threatens US Interests by Bolstering ‘Axis of Resistance’
DID Press: American political analyst and author Daniel Lazare says Qassem Soleimani’s role in fighting ISIS and strengthening the so-called “Axis of Resistance” posed a direct challenge to the interests of the United States and Israel, making the Iranian commander…
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Ilhan Omar Accuses Trump of Racism and Islamophobia
DID Press: US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar accused US President Donald Trump of racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia, saying his attacks on Black and Muslim immigrant communities — particularly Somali Americans in Minnesota — are deliberate and calculated. Omar, a Democratic member…
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Taliban: Afghanistan Moving Toward Economic Self-Reliance, Lasting Stability
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for Taliban government, said Afghanistan is on a path toward lasting security, economic self-reliance and comprehensive stability, adding that the country now has the capacity to fully defend its territory through reliance on its own…
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India Reaffirms People-Centered Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said New Delhi’s approach toward Afghanistan is rooted in a long history of social and cultural ties and is focused primarily on serving the Afghanistan people rather than political actors. Speaking in…
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Pakistan: No Intent to Change Afghanistan’s Political System
DID Press: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson reiterated that Afghanistan’s political system is solely the decision of its people, and Islamabad has no plans to alter it. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Tahir Andarabi emphasized Pakistan’s readiness to cooperate with…
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