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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Central Bank Announces Major Banking Reform
DID Press: An official from Afghanistan’s central bank announced the complete suspension of interest-based operations across all commercial banks in the country. Latifullah Khairkhwah, Head of Banking and Financial Services Supervision at the Central Bank of Afghanistan, stated that all…
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Economy
US–Iran Tensions Stuck in Strategic Deadlock, Claims White House Reporter
DID Press: A senior White House correspondent made controversial claims on social media regarding the state of US foreign policy toward Iran. According to media sources and a post published on X (formerly Twitter) by Simon Ateba, the White House…
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Afghanistan
Taliban, Shia Scholars Reach Deal to Resume Jafari Jurisprudence Teaching in Bamyan Schools
DID Press: Informed sources report that an agreement has been reached between the Shia Ulema Council of Bamyan and the Taliban’s provincial education authorities, under which the teaching of Jafari jurisprudence will resume in certain schools and educational institutions in…
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Economy
Israel Says War Against Iran Has Cost $11.5B
DID Press: Ministry of Finance of Israel has estimated that the initial cost of its military operations against Iran stands at approximately $11.5 billion. According to Hebrew media reports, this figure includes direct military expenses such as the use of…
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Government
Pakistan Shares Details of Iran–US Talks with Regional Powers
DID Press: Following the inconclusive outcome of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Islamabad, Ishaq Dar has held separate telephone conversations with his counterparts in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Türkiye to brief them on the latest developments…
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Afghanistan
Construction Begins on New Kandahar Airport Terminal with 800M Afghanis Investment
DID Press: Construction has officially commenced on a new passenger terminal and vehicle parking facility at Kandahar International Airport, marking a major infrastructure upgrade valued at more than 800 million Afghanis (approximately $11 million). The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by…
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Government
Brazil’s President Accuses Israeli PM of “Genocide” in Gaza
DID Press: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accused Benjamin Netanyahu of committing genocide and called for a serious response from the international community. In his latest remarks, the Brazilian president strongly criticized Israel’s military policies and operations in the Gaza…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan–Uzbekistan Sign 38 Trade Deals Worth $520M at Kabul Conference
DID Press: During the “Trade Connectivity” conference between private-sector representatives of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, held in Kabul, delegates from both countries signed 38 commercial memorandums of understanding with a combined value exceeding $520 million. The conference was attended by a…
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Afghanistan
UN Allocates $73.5M to Address Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crises in 2025
DID Press: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund allocated $73.5 million in 2025 to respond to sudden shocks and persistent humanitarian needs across Afghanistan. According to a report released…
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Government
Iran Warns of Using “Untapped Capabilities” if Naval Blockade Intensifies
DID Press: Mohsen Rezaei, a member of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council, has warned that Iran will deploy its “untapped capabilities” if pressure escalates and efforts are made to impose a naval blockade. In a message posted on his personal account…
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