The World Bank’s June Global Economic Prospects report attributes the slowdown to the Middle East conflict’s impact on energy prices inflation and trade disruption.
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Levantine Equilibrium: Lebanon as Geopolitical Nexus of US-Iran Diplomacy
A diplomatic analysis of Lebanon’s role as a mediator in indirect talks between Washington and Tehran.
Abdullah bin Zayed, Egyptian Foreign Minister discuss relations, regional developments
Diplomatic leaders of the UAE and Egypt held talks to coordinate responses to Middle East conflicts.
U.S. conducts further strikes on Iran
The United States military carried out retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets in the Middle East.
Trump says US won’t invest money in Iran
At the G7 summit, President Trump denied reports the US would invest financially in Iran under the new peace deal
Iran’s military threatens retaliation over Lebanon offensive
Iran’s military command warned of retaliation if Israel continues its offensive in southern Lebanon
Zelensky, Trump and Macron hold surprise G7 meeting
The three leaders held a behind-the-scenes meeting at the G7 summit as Kyiv pushed to revive peace talks with Moscow
Canada announces new Russia sanctions after Carney-Zelensky talks
Canada unveiled fresh sanctions on Russia after PM Mark Carney met President Zelensky at the G7
G7 set to leave Ukraine with $52 billion budget gap
A G7 diplomat said leaders did not resolve how to finance Ukraine’s remaining budget shortfall despite EU pressure
UK and India discuss Hormuz reopening at G7
UK PM Keir Starmer and India’s Narendra Modi discussed reopening the Strait of Hormuz during G7 talks