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Iran Rejects U.S. Deadline on Strait of Hormuz as Trump Escalates Threats

“A whole civilization will die tonight… I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.” Iran has rejected a

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IMF Warns War Will Drive Inflation, Slow Global Growth

Washington— The head of the International Monetary Fund said the Middle East conflict will push up inflation and slow global

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Hopes fade for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil surges

Washington — Hopes for a quick resolution to the Iran war dimmed after Donald Trump signaled intensified military action without

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Japan firms signal resilience as inflation expectations climb, Iran war clouds outlook

“Companies are obviously worried about the fallout from the conflict. As fuel costs spike, they will have little choice but

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WTO faces inflection point as EU, CPTPP call for sweeping overhaul

Geneva — The World Trade Organization is at a “critical juncture” and requires deep, structural reform, the European Union and

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G7 presses for halt to civilian attacks in Iran conflict, warns of global fallout

France — Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven on Friday called for an immediate cessation of attacks on civilians

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Trump defers Iran strike deadline, markets roiled as tensions persist

Tel Aviv— Donald Trump said he will extend until April 6 a deadline for Iran to reach a deal or

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EU presses for ceasefire as Middle East conflict jolts global energy markets

Canberra— European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday called for an immediate end to hostilities in the Middle

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IEA signals readiness for further oil release as Iran war disrupts supply

Sydney — The International Energy Agency is consulting governments in Asia and Europe on the potential release of additional emergency

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Gold Hits Record Above $5,100 as Geopolitics Drive Safe-Haven Rush

New York – Gold prices surged to historic highs above $5,100 per ounce as global investors rushed toward safe-haven assets

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