Economic
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Afghanistan
Afghans Returning from Iran Economically Better than Those from Pakistan
DID Press: A recent report by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) indicates that Afghans returning from Iran generally experience better educational, economic, and housing conditions compared to returnees from Pakistan. The report notes that many returnees from Iran…
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Afghanistan
Durrani Urges Softer Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: Former Pakistani special envoy for Afghanistan Asif Durrani called on Islamabad to adopt a softer, more pragmatic approach toward Kabul, stressing that Afghanistan is a “brother nation” facing profound difficulties and needs engagement rather than pressure. In a…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Claims Diplomatic Gains and Broad Domestic Programs in 2025
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson of Taliban authorities, says Afghanistan achieved “significant diplomatic progress” in 2025, including expanded international engagement and recognition from Russia. Speaking on Wednesday, Mujahid said senior Taliban officials — including deputy prime ministers and cabinet ministers…
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Afghanistan
Khalilzad Offers to Help Unlock Frozen Afghanistan Assets
DID Press: Former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Peace process, Zalmay Khalilzad, expressed readiness to assist in unblocking Afghanistan’s frozen bank assets and easing the country’s economic crisis during a meeting with the head of the Afghan Chamber of Commerce.…
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Development
Moscow: Strategic Ties with Iran Entered into New Phase
DID Press: Russia’s Foreign Ministry said the signing of a comprehensive strategic agreement with Iran marks the beginning of a new phase in bilateral relations, elevating cooperation between the two countries to a higher level. Russia said that in 2025…
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Afghanistan
Investors Exempted 20-year Tax in Dogharoon Free Trade Zone
DID Press: Iranian Authorities in Dogharoon Free Trade and Industrial Zone announced a 20-year tax exemption for both domestic and foreign investors. Hassan Nourizadeh, Iran’s Deputy for Economic Development of the Dogharoon Free Trade and Industrial Zone, said investors operating…
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Afghanistan
Transport Operations Restored at Dogharun Border Crossing
DID Press: Deputy for Development and Acting Director of Dogharun Free Zone Customs Majid Habibi announced that transport operations for Iranian and foreign fleets at Dogharun border crossing have returned to normal after a several-day interruption. Majid Habibi said the…
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Analysis
Why US Pressure on Venezuela Is Tied to Middle East Power Politics
DID Press: The unprecedented escalation of US pressure on Venezuela, including moves toward what appears to be a near-total maritime blockade, is not merely a regional crisis in Latin America. It reflects a broader strategy by the Trump administration to…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Resistance Council Condemns Border Deaths, Calls for Urgent Int’l Action
DID Press: Supreme Council for the National Resistance of Afghanistan expressed condolences following the deaths of Afghan citizens from cold at the Iran-Afghanistan border, describing the incident as a stark reflection of the country’s fragile conditions and ongoing civilian suffering.…
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Afghanistan
UN: Pakistan Border Closure Costing Afghanistan $1M Daily
DID Press: UN Security Council has warned that the closure of border crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan is costing Afghanistan’s economy an estimated $1 million per day. In its latest report, the Security Council cautioned that unless the underlying disputes…
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