Trade
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Trump Labels Venezuela “Terror State,” Launches Oil Blockade
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has declared the government of Nicolás Maduro a “foreign terrorist organization” and ordered a complete blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, targeting all vessels entering or leaving the country. Trump announced that Washington has deployed…
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Pakistan Suffers Billions in Losses due to Halted Trade with Afghanistan
DID Press: The suspension of trade routes between Pakistan and Afghanistan caused significant economic losses, impacting Pakistan’s industrial and export sectors. The closure of cross‑border trade has already resulted in approximately $4.5 billion losses on Pakistan’s economy. The continuation of…
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Poll: Mixed Hope, Skepticism Over Afghanistan’s Energy Governance
DID Press: A recent survey conducted by DID Press Agency reveals a divided public outlook on the proposal to establish an independent oil and gas authority in Afghanistan, reflecting both cautious optimism and deep institutional skepticism over energy governance in…
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Kyrgyz Delegation in Kabul to Boost Economic Cooperation
DID Press: A high-level delegation from Kyrgyzstan arrived in Afghanistan on Tuesday to explore ways to expand economic cooperation and increase trade and investment between the two countries, said Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce. According to the ministry, the…
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Lavrov: EU Should Not Rely on US as Washington Focuses on Containing China
DID Press: Russia’s FM sharply criticized the European Union, saying Brussels has become one of the main threats to the global order and should not rely on sustained U.S. support, as Washington’s strategic focus is on containing China. Sergey Lavrov…
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Ikhwan ul Muslimin and “Halal Business”: Hidden Transnational Economic Network
DID Press: global halal economy, valued at over $7 trillion, has become one of the fastest-growing markets worldwide. However, according to security reports and analyses, part of this sector has reportedly served as a platform for financial networks linked to…
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China, Saudi Arabia Agree to Closer Regional and Global Coordination
DID Press: China and Saudi Arabia agreed to enhance coordination and communication on regional and international affairs, as Beijing intensifies diplomatic engagement in the Middle East amid rising global protectionism and unilateralism. During his visit to the region, Chinese Foreign…
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Taliban Establish Independent Oil and Gas Authority, Launch $15M Fuel Hub in Mazar-e-Sharif
DID Press: Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada approved the establishment of an Independent Oil and Gas Authority, consolidating previously fragmented activities in the sector, while construction has begun on a $15 million fuel trade center in Mazar-e-Sharif city to improve fuel…
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Islamic International Corridor: Russia’s Initiative to Link Afghanistan with Tatarstan
DID Press: A new logistics initiative titled the “Islamic International Corridor” has been launched by the Russian Trade Center in Afghanistan, aiming to connect Afghanistan to Russia’s transport and trade network through Tatarstan and Turkmenistan. The Republic of Tatarstan has…
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Tokayev: Global Support for Afghanistan Vital for Regional Stability
DID Press: Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that international support for Afghanistan is essential to ensuring regional security and stability. Speaking at the “Peace and Trust” conference in Ashgabat, Tokayev said reconstruction of Afghanistan and addressing its humanitarian challenges are…
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