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“Prices are inelastic downwards”: Former Lebanese PM warns Hormuz reopening won’t provide instant economic relief

Speaking to ANI, Siniora emphasised that the inflationary shock caused by the closure of this vital maritime chokepoint has already become baked into global markets.

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China accused of bullying as Taiwan delegates barred from global ocean conference in Kenya

According to The Taipei Times, the controversy emerged after Taiwanese academics, who had been officially invited by Kenyan authorities, travelled to Kenya…

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“Hezbollah can no longer stay armed”: Former Lebanon PM charts path to reclaiming nation’s sovereignty

Speaking with ANI, the former premier emphasised that the current situation, in which Hezbollah initiates hostilities without consulting the legitimate government, is…

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“Asking Syria to combat Hezbollah in Lebanon is gross mistake”: Former Lebanese PM Siniora on Trump’s remarks

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora sharply criticised US President Donald Trump's suggestion that Syria could play a role in dealing with…

World June 17, 2026 · 5:41 pm

PM Modi holds trilateral meeting with EU leaders Costa, von der Leyen on sidelines of G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a trilateral meeting with top EU leaders and a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at…