Middle East conflict slows global growth outlook, World Bank says
Most economies saw forecasts downgraded as rising energy costs, inflation and borrowing expenses create fresh challenges for growth and development...
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US strikes Iranian military sites after Apache helicopter downing
The latest confrontation around the Strait of Hormuz threatens regional shipping security and comes despite renewed diplomatic efforts to stabilize...
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Fresh Israel-Iran attacks overshadow ceasefire efforts across the region
Air raid alerts sounded across Israel, explosions were reported over Jerusalem, and Iranian state media reported blasts in Tehran, Tabriz...
- The escalation comes amid continued fighting in Lebanon, deadlocked US-Iran diplomacy and growing warnings over the conflict's economic fallout.
- Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon this week killed at least 12 people, including Lebanese army Brigadier General Wassam Sabra.
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UN food organization sees global cereal output falling in 2026/27
Dubai, UAE -- Global cereal production is expected to decline by 2% in the 2026/27 season to 2.982 billion tons,...
- Record 2025/26 harvests helped build global cereal inventories despite forecasts of tighter supplies in the coming season.
- Lower wheat and barley trade volumes are expected to offset stronger maize and rice shipments worldwide.
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Fresh Israel-Iran attacks overshadow ceasefire efforts across the region
Air raid alerts sounded across Israel, explosions were reported over Jerusalem, and Iranian state media reported blasts in Tehran, Tabriz...
- The escalation comes amid continued fighting in Lebanon, deadlocked US-Iran diplomacy and growing warnings over the conflict's economic fallout.
- Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon this week killed at least 12 people, including Lebanese army Brigadier General Wassam Sabra.
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US expands Iran sanctions as pressure campaign intensifies
The U.S. Treasury said the sanctions cover 12 entities, including companies based in the Marshall Islands, the United Arab Emirates...
- Washington also sanctioned an Iranian exchange house and associated individuals accused of facilitating billions of dollars in transactions.
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, meanwhile, accused Iran of using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in negotiations with the United States.
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Hezbollah dismisses US-brokered truce, insists on comprehensive ceasefire
The Arab League, meanwhile, warned that Israeli occupation policies and military actions across Palestinian, Lebanese and Syrian territories undermine peace...
- Lebanese and Israeli envoys agreed in Washington to pilot zones under exclusive Lebanese army control despite Hezbollah opposition.
- Arab League linked regional stability to ending occupation, urging international pressure against settlement expansion and military operations.
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Trump says deal to end Iran conflict could be reached soon
Trump also told aides he would not resume all-out war with Iran unless Tehran killed U.S. troops, while U.S. Central...
- U.S. House passes symbolic resolution seeking to limit presidential authority for military action against Iran as negotiations remain stalled.
- Israel and Lebanon plan additional talks later this month after agreeing Lebanese forces will oversee designated security zones.
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UAE outpaces global peers in technology adaptation
Dubai, UAE -- Organizations in the United Arab Emirates are moving faster than their global counterparts to adapt technology strategies...
- Ninety percent of surveyed UAE organizations rank within the top two global resilience tiers, underscoring confidence in digital preparedness.
- Thirty-four percent identified AI transparency as a key concern, while 32% flagged intellectual property risks from open-source adoption.
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Trump signs order allowing US Govt access to AI models before public release
The measure establishes a new cybersecurity clearinghouse involving federal agencies and industry partners, reflecting growing concerns about advanced AI systems'...
- Companies may voluntarily provide government access to advanced AI models for cybersecurity testing up to 30 days pre-release.
- Debate within Trump's administration highlighted tensions between AI safety concerns and maintaining competitiveness against China.
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Oil climbs and equities diverge as progress on Middle East peace remains elusive
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps, meanwhile, said it had launched missile and drone attacks against the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth...
- Asian technology shares surged as semiconductor stocks advanced, helping investors look beyond geopolitical developments and oil volatility.
- U.S. Central Command said Iranian missiles targeting regional neighbours failed or were intercepted by allied air-defence systems.
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Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue amid new round of talks in US
The meeting in Washington follows U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that he had received commitments from both sides aimed at...
- Lebanon's public university postponed examinations after an Israeli strike killed two students and their father in south Lebanon.
- MSC said a vessel was hit at Iraq's Umm Qasr port, with all crew members remaining unharmed.
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Middle East conflict slows global growth outlook, World Bank says
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Fresh Israel-Iran attacks overshadow ceasefire efforts across the region
Air raid alerts sounded across Israel, explosions were reported over Jerusalem, and Iranian state media reported blasts in Tehran, Tabriz...
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US expands Iran sanctions as pressure campaign intensifies
The U.S. Treasury said the sanctions cover 12 entities, including companies based in the Marshall Islands, the United Arab Emirates...
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Hezbollah dismisses US-brokered truce, insists on comprehensive ceasefire
The Arab League, meanwhile, warned that Israeli occupation policies and military actions across Palestinian, Lebanese and Syrian territories undermine peace...
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UAE outpaces global peers in technology adaptation
Dubai, UAE -- Organizations in the United Arab Emirates are moving faster than their global counterparts to adapt technology strategies...
- Ninety percent of surveyed UAE organizations rank within the top two global resilience tiers, underscoring confidence in digital preparedness.
- Thirty-four percent identified AI transparency as a key concern, while 32% flagged intellectual property risks from open-source adoption.
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Trump signs order allowing US Govt access to AI models before public release
The measure establishes a new cybersecurity clearinghouse involving federal agencies and industry partners, reflecting growing concerns about advanced AI systems'...
- Companies may voluntarily provide government access to advanced AI models for cybersecurity testing up to 30 days pre-release.
- Debate within Trump's administration highlighted tensions between AI safety concerns and maintaining competitiveness against China.
Geostrategy
Oil climbs and equities diverge as progress on Middle East peace remains elusive
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps, meanwhile, said it had launched missile and drone attacks against the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth...
- Asian technology shares surged as semiconductor stocks advanced, helping investors look beyond geopolitical developments and oil volatility.
- U.S. Central Command said Iranian missiles targeting regional neighbours failed or were intercepted by allied air-defence systems.