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Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani holds a press conference at the end of the G7 foreign ministers meeting on Capri island, Italy, April 19, 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Group of Seven Foreign Ministers warned of new sanctions against Iran on April 19 for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides…
A wave of risk aversion swept over markets on Friday and sent investors chasing after traditional safety assets such as the Swiss franc and the yen following reports that Israel attacked Iran in an escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Markets initially reacted sharply to the news, which sparked a huge selloff in risk…
Iran’s Ambassador to India Iraj Elahi. | Photo Credit: The Hindu India can play an important role in stopping Israel’s operations in Gaza, said Iran’s Ambassador to India Iraj Elahi, adding that Iran would also “welcome” any mediatory role by India to bring peace and stability to the region. Mr. Elahi said Iran has kept…
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on April 17 his country will decide how to respond to Iran’s unprecedented attack as world leaders called for restraint to avoid escalation. The Israeli military has vowed to respond to Iran’s missile and drone weekend attack, prompting a diplomatic flurry aiming to calm a region already on the…
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The global maritime industry is set for tougher and more challenging times due to the increasing tensions in the Middle East, causing supply chain disruption and increasing the probability of choking shipping routes, experts in Singapore said. Iran launched 330 missiles and drones on Israel on April 13 in retaliation to an attack by Israel…
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