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IMF Lowers Global Growth Forecast

The IMF forecasts slower global economic growth this year, with technology investment helping offset the economic impact of the Middle East conflict.

Trump Says US Will Allow Ukraine to Produce Patriot Missiles

President Donald Trump, on July 8, said the United States would grant Ukraine a license to produce its own supply of Patriot air defense systems.
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Trump Calls Spain ‘Wasted Cause,’ Threatens to Cut Trade Ties

U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized Spain’s commitment to NATO, saying that the United States no longer wants to conduct trade with Madrid.

Trump Says US–Iran Ceasefire Is Over After Hormuz Strikes

President Trump said that the ceasefire with Iran is effectively over but that he will allow negotiations between Washington and Tehran to continue.
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US Launches Strikes on Iran After Attacks on Commercial Vessels

U.S. Central Command begun launching a series of strikes against Iran after it attacked three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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French Court Clears Way for Le Pen to Run in 2027 Presidential Race

A French appeals court upheld the embezzlement conviction of Marine Le Pen but reduced the penalty leaving open the prospect that she can run in 2027.

Hormuz Traffic Stable but Recovery Slow as Security Risks Persist: UK Maritime Authority

British maritime authorities said that commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has stabilized following last month’s U.S.–Iran MOU.
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Jailed Chinese Christian Pastor Released, Family Says

Jailed Christian leader Ezra Jin, also known as Jin Mingri, has been released from custody in China, his daughter confirmed.