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Lebanon, Israel start direct talks as Trump blockades Iran
Washington (United States) (AFP) - Washington's top diplomat urged Israel and Lebanon to seize a "historic opportunity" for peace as...
Trump admin wants new Fed chair in place ‘as soon as possible’
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The Trump administration wants Kevin Warsh in place as the new US central bank chair...
ECB chief insists won’t abandon ship amid global turmoil
Washington (United States) (AFP) - European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Tuesday she would not leave her post early...
IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast war
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection Tuesday, warning that the world economy could...
Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker
Paris (France) (AFP) - At least three ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Hormuz Strait despite a US military...
IMF cuts eurozone growth forecast to 1.1%, warns of strong euro
Paris (France) (AFP) - Economic growth across the eurozone will slow to an estimated 1. 1 percent this year as...
Lebanon, Israel to hold direct talks as Trump blockades Iran
Washington (United States) (AFP) - Israel said it was open to peace with Lebanon ahead of the first direct talks...
Fresh from conflict, Pakistan plays ‘peacemaker’ in US-Iran talks
Islamabad (Pakistan) (AFP) - As the clock ticked down to US President Donald Trump's deadline to destroy Iran's civilisation last...
US blockade of Iran ports threatens already crippled oil supply
Paris (France) (AFP) - Washington's decision to blockade Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is sending tremors through global...
Founder of China’s Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud
Beijing (AFP) - The founder of Chinese property giant Evergrande has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and bribery, a...
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