Trade
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Senior Taliban Delegation Travels to Kazan for Russia-Islamic World Forum
DID Press: A high-level 14-member Taliban delegation led by Neda Mohammad Nadeem has traveled to Kazan to participate in the 11th “Russia–Islamic World” forum scheduled for May 13–15, 2026. According to Taliban Higher Education Ministry spokesman Mawlawi Ziaullah Hashimi, the…
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$20M Gold Mining Contract Signed in Kunduz
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has announced the signing of a $20.24 million contract for the extraction of a gold mine in Qala-e-Zal district of Kunduz Province. According to ministry spokesperson Homayoun Afghan, the five-year agreement was…
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Iran War Exposes and Deepens EU’s Hidden Divisions
DID Press: Military escalation involving US and Israel against Iran has once again placed Europe at the center of a major geopolitical test—one that has not strengthened EU unity, but instead deepened long-standing divisions over foreign policy, energy security, and…
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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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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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Afghanistan Launches Committee for Precious, Semi-Precious Stones
DID Press: Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) has announced the official launch of a new committee dedicated to the country’s precious and semi-precious stones sector. In a statement released on Saturday, the chamber said the committee is expected…
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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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Afghanistan, Russia Explore Joint Investment in Pharmaceutical Sector
DID Press: A delegation from Taliban’s Ministry of Public Health has held talks in Moscow focused on expanding pharmaceutical cooperation and exploring joint investment opportunities with Russian partners. The delegation, led by Hamdullah Zahid, met with Afghanistan’s ambassador to Russia…
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