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Iran's shattered economy means any success in war may be fleeting

By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, April 8 (Reuters) - Iranian authorities see the truce wit...

8th April, 2026

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World Bank expects stronger exports to lift Western Balkans growth to average 3.1% in 2026-27

SARAJEVO, April 8 (Reuters) - Economic growth for six Western Balkans countries is projected to incr...

8th April, 2026

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Wars impose deep and prolonged economic costs on countries, IMF research finds

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - Wars cause large and persistent economic losses in...

8th April, 2026

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Developing countries in Europe, Central Asia face slowdown, World Bank says

By Jason Hovet April 8 (Reuters) - Emerging and developing economies in Europe and Central Asia face...

8th April, 2026

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MTU enters drone propulsion market with German startup deal

By Maria Rugamer and Alexander Hübner April 8 (Reuters) - Munich-based engine manufacturer MTU Aero...

8th April, 2026

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The new Trump trades: how investors are navigating Iran shocks 

By Naomi Rovnick LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - Investors are piecing together a new "Trump trade" play...

8th April, 2026

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Explainer-What the US, Iran, Israel and Pakistan have said about the ceasefire

April 8 (Reuters) - The United States, Israel and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reached...

8th April, 2026

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Airline and travel industries see no immediate relief from Iran ceasefire

By Yi-Chin Lee, Julie Zhu and Alessandro Parodi SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Presid...

8th April, 2026

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Telenor faces lawsuit over claims it exposed Myanmar customers to junta repression

BANGKOK, April 8 (Reuters) - A Swedish non-profit filed a class action lawsuit against Telenor on Tu...

8th April, 2026

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Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions

WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - The United States will work closely with Iran and the two countries...

8th April, 2026

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Vance hits out at 'scandalous' Zelenskiy comments about Hungary's Orban

By Humeyra Pamuk and Alan Charlish BUDAPEST, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said o...

8th April, 2026

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Sport-Women's elite sports revenues to reach $3 billion in 2026, Deloitte says

April 8 (Reuters) - Global revenues in women's elite sports will reach at least $3 billion for the f...

8th April, 2026