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IMF: Scars of conflict are deeper and longer lasting in Middle East and Central Asia

Colombe Ladreit for the IMF, Borislava Mircheva, Troy Matheson June 5, 2024

The negative economic effects of conflicts are larger and more persistent, partly reflecting a sharper impact of higher-intensity conflicts in these regions.

Iran's attempt at a "Goldilocks retaliation" strike on Israel was designed to fail, but tensions remain high

Ben Aris in Berlin, Tel Aviv April 14, 2024

Iran launched its first ever direct military attack on Israel on April 13 after decades of proxy war hostilities. As the dust settles the following morning, the attack seems to have failed with only seven missiles penetrating Israel’s defences.

Iran's leadership remains muted on response to Israeli airstrike

bne Tehran bureau April 3, 2024

Iran’s leader, Ali Khamenei, has been unusually muted in his first official response to the killing of seven military officers in Damascus on April 1.

Where water stress will be highest by 2050

Martin Armstrong for Statista March 24, 2024

Water is not only the basis of life for animals and plants but is also likely to become a contested resource in parts of the world in the coming decades, reports Statista.

Belize-flagged Rubymar ship sinks in Red Sea following Yemeni Houthi attack

bne IntelliNews March 3, 2024

A Belize-flagged bulk tanker, the MV Rubymar, sank early on Saturday March 2 in the Red Sea following a missile strike by Yemeni Houthis on February 18, US Central Command announced.

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