UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis – The Washington Post
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OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, to boost oil production
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US warns shipping companies of sanctions over Iran payments
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Colombia hosts climate talks in bid to lead global transition away from fossil fuels
It could be described as the “challenge of the century”. Energy ministers from some 50 countries are gathering…
Israel’s strikes and Trump’s blockade have battered Iran’s economy
CAIRO (AP) — In the heartland of Iran’s famed carpet-making industry, manufacturing has ground to a near halt.…
Middle East war live: Lebanon meets Israel in Washington to request truce extension
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Middle East war live: Macron blames ‘mistakes on both sides’ for Strait of Hormuz blockade
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Global Finance and Energy Leaders Warn of Potentially Dire Impacts From Iran War
As the Iran war nears its seventh week, two of the world’s leading finance and energy institutions are…
Diplomats try to arrange second round of US-Iran talks
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Diplomats worked through back channels on Tuesday to arrange a new round of talks between…
US and Iran prepare for ceasefire talks as Netanyahu authorizes negotiations with Lebanon
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Negotiators from Iran and the U.S. prepared for high-level talks with their ceasefire…
A stubborn inflation gauge stayed hot in February, even before Iran war gas spike
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key measure of inflation stayed high in February, before the war in Iran spiked…