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Today: April 15, 2026
Today: April 15, 2026

Middle East war

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IMF's Middle East war scenarios on global growth: weaker, worse and really bad

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday issued three scenarios for the global GDP growth path in 2026 and 2027 amid massive uncertainty over the war in the Middle East, with

IMF's Middle East war scenarios on global growth: weaker, worse and really bad
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IMF cuts emerging economies' growth estimate as war darkens outlook

The IMF on Tuesday lowered its 2026 growth forecast for emerging market and developing economies to 3.9% from its view of 4.2% in January, with higher

IMF cuts emerging economies' growth estimate as war darkens outlook
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Long Iran war may require painful central bank tightening, IMF chief economist says

Central banks may need to inflict much more economic pain to control inflation fueled by a long Middle East war than they did to control the spike in

Long Iran war may require painful central bank tightening, IMF chief economist says
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Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade

Diplomats are working through back channels to arrange more talks between the United States and Iran

Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade
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Bessent disparages IMF, World Bank forecasts, says US will quickly cycle through higher prices

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Bessent disparages IMF, World Bank forecasts, says US will quickly cycle through higher prices
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US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war

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US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war
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Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage

Some U.S. water utilities are reporting that the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water

Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage
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Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

Air travelers are facing a new reality of higher fees, fewer flights and tough choices about whether a trip is worth the cost

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
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Wage gains have outpaced inflation for nearly three years. The war could quickly change that

Wage gains have outpaced inflation for nearly three years. The war could quickly change that

Wage gains have outpaced inflation for nearly three years. The war could quickly change that
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Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil

Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil

Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil
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2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing

Two U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict

2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing
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PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi grounded in Qatar amid intensifying Iran war

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been left stranded in Qatar amid the war in the Middle East

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi grounded in Qatar amid intensifying Iran war
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US stocks erase a big early loss and rise after oil prices whip from nearly $120 back below $90

U.S. stocks rose following a remarkable reversal, as oil prices went from their highest prices since 2022 back below $90 per barrel

US stocks erase a big early loss and rise after oil prices whip from nearly $120 back below $90
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Winter Paralympics 50th anniversary: Chinese dominance expected amid boycotts over Russian flag

The Winter Paralympics come to Milan Cortina to celebrate their 50th anniversary, with China looking to extend its dominance as a Paralympic powerhouse and Ukraine and other nations boycotting the opening ceremony over the return of the Russian flag and anthem

Winter Paralympics 50th anniversary: Chinese dominance expected amid boycotts over Russian flag
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The Latest: New Iranian attacks target Israel and US bases as more Israeli strikes hit Lebanon

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel and U.S. bases as war in the Middle East enters a sixth day

The Latest: New Iranian attacks target Israel and US bases as more Israeli strikes hit Lebanon
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Iran's foreign minister says US 'will come to bitterly regret' precedent set after sub sank frigate

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day

Iran's foreign minister says US 'will come to bitterly regret' precedent set after sub sank frigate
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Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and US bases while Israel begins new strikes in Lebanon

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day

Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and US bases while Israel begins new strikes in Lebanon
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The Latest: War engulfs the Middle East as markets drop and oil prices spike

U.S. President Donald Trump says “someone from within” Iran’s government might be best suited to take power once the U.S.-Israeli war on the country ends

The Latest: War engulfs the Middle East as markets drop and oil prices spike
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The US and Iran are at war three months before the World Cup kicks off. It’s unclear if the Iranian team will play

The US and Iran are at war three months before the World Cup kicks off. It’s unclear if the Iranian team will play

The US and Iran are at war three months before the World Cup kicks off. It’s unclear if the Iranian team will play
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As Mideast conflict widens, US says attacks on Iran will last weeks and intensify

The war in the Middle East spiraled further as Israel and the U.S. pounded Iran

As Mideast conflict widens, US says attacks on Iran will last weeks and intensify
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Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is 'not endless' while warning more casualties are likely

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has spoken to widening concerns the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring: “This is not Iraq

Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is 'not endless' while warning more casualties are likely
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Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's Khamenei

Three close allies of the United States say they are ready to join forces to defend their interests in the Middle East and stop Iran’s retaliatory strikes following the killing of its supreme leader

Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's Khamenei