Material shortages in Germany climb to 17.2% of firms in June, ifo Institute finds Material shortages in Germany climbed nationwide to 17.2% of firms in June, the ifo Institute reports, …
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Strait of Hormuz: Iran announces preferential passage fees for China, moves to cement control
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoIran Proposes Fees and Preferential Rates for Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz Iran plans fees and special rates for partners using the Strait of Hormuz as US–Iran talks stall; …
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Khamenei funeral uses symbolism to mobilize pro-government support across Iran
by anna walterby anna walterKhamenei funeral adopts heavy religious symbolism as Iran stages multi-city procession to project unity and call for retaliation Khamenei funeral uses iconic imagery, route through Qom, Najaf and Karbala, and …
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Khamenei funeral begins in Tehran as millions gather at Mosalla for public mourning Khamenei funeral begins in Tehran with state-organised rites at the Mosalla; officials expect up to 20 million …
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Ukraine suffers deadliest attacks since war began as Iran mourns Khamenei
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoKhamenei funeral sparks regional tension as Kyiv sees deadliest strikes and New York buzzes over Swift-Kelce wedding talk Khamenei funeral tensions escalate as Kyiv endures its worst attacks since 2022 …
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Iran sends expert delegation to Doha this week to discuss US memorandum implementation
by anna walterby anna walterIran delegation to Doha to discuss implementation of US memorandum Iran says an expert delegation will travel to Doha this week to discuss implementation of a memorandum of understanding signed …
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US and Iran resume talks over Strait of Hormuz as Tehran risks escalation
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany news roundup: Stade shooting, U.S.-Iran talks, June heat and World Cup fallout Germany news roundup: six killed in Stade shooting, U.S.-Iran talks over Strait of Hormuz, June heat near-record …
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Brent crude rises as US and Iran strikes threaten Strait of Hormuz
by anna walterby anna walterBrent crude rises after US‑Iran strikes revive Strait of Hormuz concern Brent crude climbs after weekend US‑Iran exchanges raised shipping risks in the Strait of Hormuz, lifting oil prices and …
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Iran World Cup exit sealed as Austria’s stoppage‑time equaliser sparks fresh controversy Iran World Cup exit confirmed after Austria’s late 3-3 draw with Algeria; players and officials decry visa, travel …
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US strikes on Iran prompt Bahrain and Kuwait to condemn Iran’s retaliatory attacks
by anna walterby anna walterUS strikes on Iran prompt Gulf condemnations and debate over June 18 Memorandum Bahrain and Kuwait condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks after a second day of US strikes on Iran, while …