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Economy & Development
Why India Failed to Build Middle Class Like China
DID Press: India and China have followed strikingly different growth trajectories, Half a century after integrating into the global economy. China succeeded in lifting hundreds of millions into the middle class, while India remains mired in structural inequality and weak…
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Government
Araghchi: Iran Fully Prepared to Confront Any Threat
DID Press: Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s FM, emphasized that Tehran stands fully prepared and vigilant against any potential threat, highlighting that the experience of the recent 12-day war has demonstrated that any attack on Iran would fail. While underscoring the priority…
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Afghanistan
Yalda in Central Asia: Shared Cultural Heritage Beyond Borders
DID Press: Yalda Night, an ancient tradition rooted in the broader sphere of Persian culture, continues to be observed across Central Asia under different names and forms, offering renewed potential for regional cultural convergence. Marking the longest night of the…
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Afghanistan
UN Warns of Escalating Water Crisis in Drought-Hit Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned that prolonged drought in Afghanistan is pushing the country toward a severe water crisis. OCHA highlighted that dwindling water resources threaten the lives and health of millions, especially…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Banks Ready to Offer Int’l Banking Services
DID Press: Afghanistan’s central bank announced that domestic banks are now equipped to provide banking services in line with international standards. The statement confirms that Afghan banks can offer services such as international accounts, cross-border money transfers, and electronic banking.…
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Afghanistan
Taliban: Over 3M Afghan Migrants Returned in 2025
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced that more than three million Afghan migrants returned from neighboring countries, primarily Iran and Pakistan, in 2025. Spokesperson Abdulmutalib Haqqani highlighted that returns are ongoing from Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey. UNHCR…
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Government
Iran: Disarming Hezbollah a Political Fantasy
DID Press: Deputy Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Ahmad Vahidi, rejected recent efforts by the United States, Saudi Arabia, France, and Israel to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon, emphasizing that the scenario lacks practical feasibility and that the parties…
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Government
Israel Admits Editing Wikipedia to Influence Public Narratives
DID Press: Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett has admitted to receiving training on manipulating Wikipedia entries to shape public perception. While Wikipedia operates under a “neutral point of view” principle, its open-editing model leaves content vulnerable to influence by users…
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Government
Southern Yemen: Saudi-Backed Forces Clash with UAE-Supported STC
DID Press: Approximately 20,000 Saudi-backed troops have been deployed along Yemen’s southern borders to pressure the UAE-supported Southern Transitional Council (STC) to withdraw from recently seized territories in Hadramawt, Al Mahrah, and Abyan, According to The Guardian. The STC, continuing…
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Government
GCC Faces Deep Rift: Israel and UAE Align Against Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Reports from Middle East Monitor reveal unprecedented internal divisions within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), challenging claims of unity among its member states. According to a senior source connected to a regional royal family, hidden rivalries and shifting…
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