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Economies exposed to the Middle East conflict face weaker activity, while countries benefiting from technology cycle see stronger growth, the IMF said.
It is unclear whether Iranian attacks and the U.S. military response will lead to another full-scale interruption of shipping traffic through the strait.
The UK-led project aims to bolster NATO’s strike capabilities as Washington pushes Europe to shoulder a greater share of NATO’s defense burden.
The United States and Spain have been at loggerheads since Spain declined to join other NATO allies last year in pledging to increase defense spending.
The ruling leaves Apple’s App Store and iOS subject to the Digital Markets Act, preserving rules designed to open digital markets to greater competition.
Several nationwide blackouts have hit Cuba over the past year.
The U.S. president’s push has fueled consternation within the alliance.
Several commercial ships were attacked in or near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.
Taiwan’s senior security official said military and civil defense efforts are a necessary response to Chinese threats.
No country has claimed responsibility for the strikes so far.
The Trump administration said in June that dozens of countries do not adequately prevent goods made with forced labor from entering their markets.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said NATO allies will invest more than $40 billion to bolster counter-drone capabilities.
It comes amid a fragile shipping recovery in Hormuz, where traffic remains subdued and security threats continue despite the ongoing U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Ukraine’s combat-proven drone know-how finds new civilian applications through a fresh partnership with Japan and Taiwan.
President Donald Trump said on Monday that he called FIFA’s president about the red card and asked for a review.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said last month they were open to other countries, such as Canada, joining the project.
Officials have not identified the attackers.
Another 30,388 are still missing after the June 24 twin quakes.
