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Energy Shock Pushes Inflation Higher in US
DID Press: Rising energy prices and a sharp increase in transportation costs are adding renewed inflationary pressure in the United States, complicating expectations for interest rate cuts as policymakers face persistent price pressures across key sectors. Analysis cited by The…
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Karimi: Afghanistan Can Become a Regional Economic Connectivity Hub
DID Press: Bilal Karimi has emphasized Afghanistan’s strategic geographic position, saying the country has the potential to become a key hub for regional economic connectivity and trade. Speaking at the Seventh China–South Asia Cooperation Forum, Karimi described Afghanistan as a…
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Central Asia–Afghanistan Expert Meeting Held on Sidelines of Termez Dialogue
DID Press: A high-level Central Asia–Afghanistan expert meeting was held on the sidelines of the Termez Dialogue on regional connectivity, bringing together prominent policymakers and analysts to discuss Afghanistan’s role in strengthening regional integration. According to the Afghanistan Center for…
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Afghan Chamber Chief Begins 4-Nation Tour to Attract Investment
DID Press: Head of Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment has begun an official tour of Uzbekistan, India, Kyrgyzstan and China aimed at attracting investment, expanding private-sector ties and creating new opportunities for Afghan businesses. According to a statement issued…
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Rail Cargo Volumes Triple Year-on-Year, Taliban Ministry Says
DID Press: Taliban-run Ministry of Public Works says more than one million tons of petroleum and non-petroleum goods were transported through Afghanistan’s railway network during the month of April–May 2026, marking a significant increase in freight activity. According to the…
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Taliban Seeks Expanded Global Ties and Formal Recognition
DID Press: Suhail Shaheen has renewed calls for the international community to formally recognize the Taliban-led administration, arguing that the movement is seeking broader diplomatic and economic engagement based on what it described as mutual respect and cooperation. In recent…
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Herat Governor Travels to Kabul for Talks on Infrastructure and Trade Projects
DID Press: Islam Jar has traveled to Kabul for official talks with senior Taliban officials focused on infrastructure development, economic projects, and trade expansion, according to a statement from the Herat provincial office. The governor’s office said on Saturday that…
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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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