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Bulgaria joins eurozone as its 21st member
DID Press: Bulgaria officially joined the eurozone on January 1, becoming the 21st European Union country to adopt the common currency — a move that Brussels and Sofia describe as an important step toward economic strengthening and deeper integration. On…
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Israeli Rights Groups Condemn NGOs Deregistration in Palestine
DID Press: 19 Israeli human rights organizations, along with several international bodies, have condemned the Israeli government’s decision to revoke the operational licenses of 37 international relief and non-governmental organizations in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).…
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Global Economy 2026: Asian Momentum Reshapes Balance of Power
DID Press: A new assessment by the International Monetary Fund indicates that in 2026 the global economic landscape will remain dominated by the United States and China, while the rapid rise of emerging economies — particularly India, Indonesia, and Türkiye…
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Environmental Crisis Seen as Shared Geopolitical Opportunity for Iran and Afghanistan
DID Press: At a conference on “Environment and Water Management” in Kabul, Iran’s cultural attaché in Afghanistan said environmental crises are transboundary by nature and cannot be addressed by any single country acting alone. Dr. Seyed Ruhollah Hosseini noted that…
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Afghan Travelers Say Islamabad Airport Charges $150 Exit Fee
DID Press: Several Afghan passengers say that, despite possessing valid tickets and Pakistani visas, officials at Islamabad International Airport prevented them from departing. According to accounts provided to the media, airport personnel allegedly told these travelers they must pay an…
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Taliban Reshuffle Provincial Governors and Security Chiefs
DID Press: Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada ordered a series of wide-ranging changes across provincial administrations and security structures in Afghanistan, replacing and rotating governors and security commanders in an effort to strengthen governance and internal control. According to the decree,…
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Afghanistan Under Taliban: Centralized Authority with Weak State Framework
DID Press: A recent analysis by Pakistan’s Express Tribune highlights Afghanistan’s current governance under the Taliban, describing it as a country with highly centralized political control but lacking the institutions necessary for an effective state. It argues that Taliban power…
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Afghans Returning from Iran Economically Better than Those from Pakistan
DID Press: A recent report by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) indicates that Afghans returning from Iran generally experience better educational, economic, and housing conditions compared to returnees from Pakistan. The report notes that many returnees from Iran…
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Evolution of US Trade Tariffs: From Trade Wars to Targeting Emerging Industries
DID Press: A review of U.S. trade policies from 2017 to 2025 shows tariffs have become a central tool for Washington to manage economic competition and contain strategic rivals. This trajectory can be summarized in four key phases: Start of…
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Taliban Expands Healthcare Services in Remote Afghanistan Provinces
DID Press: Taliban government has announced wide-ranging programs to expand healthcare services in Afghanistan’s remote provinces. Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said 318 thirty-bed hospitals were granted construction approval across the country over the past year. Currently, about 50 of these hospitals…
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