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Middle East War to Slow Global Growth, Raise Inflation, World Bank Warns

Washington — The war in the Middle East is set to slow global economic growth and push up inflation even

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Airlines Brace for Prolonged Impact Despite Iran Ceasefire

Hong Kong — A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran is unlikely to deliver immediate relief to the

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Australia Welcomes Iran Ceasefire, Criticizes Trump’s Rhetoric

Sydney — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran but

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Starmer Heads to Gulf to Secure Hormuz Reopening After Ceasefire

London— British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to the Gulf on Wednesday to hold talks with regional leaders aimed

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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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