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German government expects sharp Q2 slowdown amid Iran war energy shock
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman economy faces sharp second-quarter slowdown as Iran conflict lifts energy costs German economy set for sharp second-quarter slowdown as Iran conflict raises energy and commodity prices; government considers relief …
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Independent commission finds Hamas systematically used sexualized violence as war weapon
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerReport: Hamas sexualized violence used systematically as a war weapon, commission finds Independent report finds Hamas sexualized violence used systematically as a war weapon on October 7, 2023, supported by …
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German travel industry slumps as Iran war and fuel costs dent bookings
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIran war dents German travel industry confidence as ifo index falls to -43.5 Germany’s travel industry faces growing uncertainty as the Iran war weighs on bookings and fuel costs, pushing …
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US inflation reaches three-year high as Iran war drives energy costs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerU.S. Inflation Jumps to 3.8% in April as Energy and Fuel Costs Surge U.S. inflation rose to 3.8% in April, highest since May 2023, led by surging energy and fuel …
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Berlin Considers Mediators for Ukraine War as Australia Quarantines MV Hondius
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoBerlin Speculates on Mediators for the Ukraine War as Australia Quarantines MV Hondius and Maintal Residents Halt Data Center Berlin debates potential mediators for the Ukraine war as Australia orders …
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Iran replies to US proposal via Pakistan, signals negotiations to end war
by anna walterby anna walterIran sends response to US proposal via Pakistan, agency says Iran has sent its response to the latest US proposal through Pakistan, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported on May …
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War with Iran forces US retreat and cedes Strait of Hormuz control
by anna walterby anna walterUS–Israel war on Iran falters as Tehran tightens control over Strait of Hormuz The US–Israel war on Iran that began Feb. 28, 2026 appears to be unraveling as Tehran consolidates …
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German exports rise in March despite Iran war, trade surplus narrows
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman exports rise in March 2026 despite Iran war, data show Germany’s exports edged up in March 2026, increasing 0.5% month-on-month and 1.9% year-on-year, as exporters weathered higher oil prices …
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Germany’s tax forecast warns of €87.5bn revenue shortfall amid Iran war
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman tax forecast revised down as Iran war and energy shock squeeze revenues German tax forecast revised: Berlin now expects lower receipts through 2030, with 2026 revenue dipping below €1 …