Trade
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Pakistan Reports Deal on Stranded Trucks, Taliban Yet to Confirm
DID Press: Pakistani media have reported that an agreement has been reached to facilitate the return of Pakistani trucks stranded in Afghanistan, although the arrangement has not yet been officially confirmed by Taliban authorities. According to the reports, the understanding…
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India Summons US Diplomat Over Alleged Attack on Indian Oil Tanker
DID Press: India’s Ministry of External Affairs has summoned the US chargé d’affaires in New Delhi and requested an official explanation regarding an alleged attack by American forces on an Indian oil tanker off the coast of Oman. According to…
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Nearly 20,000 Carats of Emeralds Extracted and Sold in Panjshir
DID Press: Local Taliban authorities in Panjshir Province have announced that nearly 20,000 carats of emeralds have been extracted and sold through official auctions since the beginning of the 1405 fiscal year, generating more than $424,000 in revenue. According to…
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Yemen Declares Red Sea Ban on Israel-Linked Shipping Amid Escalation
DID Press: Yemen’s armed forces announced that all vessels linked to Israel are now prohibited from transiting the Red Sea, amid escalating regional tensions and renewed missile activity toward Israeli-held areas. In a statement, Yemen’s armed forces said they had…
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Iran’s Bab el-Mandeb Threat Exposes Fragile Global Oil Market
DID Press: A new report by CNBC warns that threats to close the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait have heightened concerns over the vulnerability of global energy markets, particularly as the route has become increasingly important for oil shipments following disruptions…
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Argentina Records Highest Inflation Among G20 Economies, China Lowest
DID Press: Argentina has posted the highest inflation rate among G20 economies in 2026, highlighting continued price pressures across several major emerging markets, while China recorded the lowest inflation rate in the group. According to the latest figures, Argentina registered…
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Uzbekistan Moves to Field Study Phase of Trans-Afghan Corridor Project
DID Press: Uzbekistan has entered the practical feasibility-study phase of the Trans-Afghan Corridor project, with field research now underway on one of the region’s most ambitious transport initiatives. Speaking at the Second Termez Dialogue on Connectivity between Central and South…
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Iran-Afghanistan Trade Has Potential to Reach $10 Billion
DID Press: chairman of the Iran-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce said bilateral trade between the two countries could increase to as much as $10 billion with improved planning and infrastructure development. Mahmoud Siadat said that despite steady growth in trade…
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Herat Exports Over 10 Tons of Dairy Products to Türkiye Monthly
DID Press: Officials from Herat’s dairy traders association say the western Afghan province exports more than 10 tons of quroot (dried yogurt) and animal fat to Türkiye every month, with sheep-milk quroot gaining particular popularity due to its high quality.…
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Central Asia Emerges as New Arena for US Influence Amid Middle East Turmoil
DID Press: Escalating tensions in the Middle East, disruptions to traditional trade routes, and growing competition among major powers are transforming Central Asia into one of the world’s most significant geopolitical arenas. As regional dynamics shift, the United States is…
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