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Global Oil Reserves Fall Sharply Amid Middle East Tensions
DID Press: Global oil inventories are declining at an unprecedented pace as escalating tensions in the Middle East and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz intensify concerns over energy supplies, according to a new report by Bloomberg. Citing estimates from…
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China Expands Gold Reserves in Fresh Push Toward De-Dollarization
DID Press: China has sharply increased its gold reserves with another major purchase in April, reinforcing what analysts describe as a long-term strategy to reduce dependence on the US dollar and strengthen financial resilience against geopolitical tensions and sanctions. Official…
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High-Level Uzbek Delegation Arrives in Kabul to Boost Economic Ties
DID Press: A senior delegation from Uzbekistan’s Karakalpak stan region has arrived in Kabul to discuss expanded trade, economic cooperation, and joint investment opportunities between the two countries. Ministry of Industry and Commerce (Taliban) announced that the delegation, led by…
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Growing Arab Sympathy Toward Iran Deepens Divide Between Public Opinion, Gulf Governments
DID Press: A widening gap is emerging between Arab governments and large segments of Arab public opinion over Iran, as growing regional anger toward Israel and dissatisfaction with U.S. policies fuel increasing sympathy for Tehran across parts of the Arab…
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Bahrain Security Forces Arrest Dozens of Clerics in Widespread Crackdown
DID Press: Bahraini security forces have launched a coordinated overnight operation targeting the homes of religious scholars, detaining at least 14 clerics, according to local sources, in what appears to be a new wave of politically sensitive arrests. Eyewitness accounts…
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Afghanistan, Türkiye Discuss Expanding Trade and Investment Ties
DID Press: Head of Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment met with the chargé d’affaires of the Turkish embassy in Kabul to discuss expanding bilateral trade relations, joint investments, increased exports, and the establishment of a joint business council. In…
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Balkh Traffic Officials Attend Professional Training Program in Uzbekistan
DID Press: Several personnel from the traffic management department in Afghanistan’s Balkh province have participated in a professional training seminar held in Uzbekistan, according to local police authorities. The Balkh police command stated that the program focused on modern traffic…
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Middle East Tensions Escalate Amid US-Iran Frictions, Hezbollah Strikes
DID Press: Middle East witnessed a series of major and escalating developments over the past 24 hours, including reported U.S. strikes on Iranian oil tankers and intensified attacks by Hezbollah against Israeli positions. US Strike on Iranian Tankers Draws Tehran’s…
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Qatar Urges US to Relocate Afghan Refugees From Doha Camp by 2026
DID Press: Qatar has asked the US to relocate Afghan refugees currently housed at the Al-Sayliyah camp near Doha by September 29, 2026. According to diplomatic documents from the U.S. State Department, Qatari officials stressed that the hosting arrangement for…
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Saudi Arabia Arrests Five Afghans Over Illegal Hajj Attempt
DID Press: Saudi Arabian security authorities announced the arrest of five Afghan nationals for allegedly attempting to enter the holy city of Mecca illegally to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. According to Saudi media reports, the individuals attempted to reach Mecca…
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