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Iran truce spurs hopes for world economy, but recovery will be rocky
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States should bring some relief to a world economy that has been roiled since the start of hostilities on February 28, even if not all sectors will rebound at the same pace.
At gas stations, Americans say they're 'paying the price' of Iran war
AFP, Published on 01/04/2026
» FALLS CHURCH (UNITED STATES) - At a gas station in the Washington suburbs, drivers confronted the harsh domestic repercussions of the war on Iran, as spiking fuel prices hit household budgets hard.
Hungary's anxious rural voters will decide Orban's fate
AFP, Published on 30/03/2026
» PUSZTAVACS (HUNGARY) - In the village of Pusztavacs in central Hungary, election posters on electricity poles remind voters of a looming poll, where nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's future is on the line.
France calls Olympic gender test ‘a step backwards’
AFP, Published on 27/03/2026
» PARIS - France on Friday called the International Olympic Committee’s new policy on gender testing to determine eligibility to compete in women’s events a “step backwards”, but other countries welcomed the move.
Arctic sea ice at lowest level ever this winter
AFP, Published on 27/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Arctic sea ice reached its lowest level ever recorded, statistically tying last year's record, a leading US climate observatory for this geopolitically significant region said on Thursday.
Mideast war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks
AFP, Published on 23/03/2026
» TEHRAN — The world faces an energy crisis worse than both 1970s oil shocks combined if the Middle East war drags on, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned Monday, as Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and threatened weeks more fighting.
Global economy under 'major threat' from Strait of Hormuz crisis: IEA chief
AFP, Published on 23/03/2026
» SYDNEY - The global economy is under "major threat" from the energy crisis caused by the Middle East war and "no country will be immune" to its effects, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol said on Monday.
Coroner 'not satisfied' boxer Hatton intended to take own life
AFP, Published on 21/03/2026
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - A coroner said Friday she "cannot be satisfied" that former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life, with the inquest into his death hearing how he had made significant future plans.
Italy, Germany and France offer help with Hormuz only after ceasefire
AFP, Published on 20/03/2026
» LONDON - Six major international powers said Thursday they were ready "to contribute to" ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, though three stressed that any initiative would take place post-ceasefire.
US Fed holds rates unchanged over 'uncertain' Iran war implications
AFP, Published on 19/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as expected Wednesday, in defiance of President Donald Trump as the world's largest economy battles stubborn inflation, weak labor demand and an "uncertain" economic outlook due to the war in Iran.