Iran, Israel and Middle East
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China is avoiding a clear stand on the conflict between Israel and Iran. Leader Xi Jinping said Tuesday on a visit to Kazakhstan that Beijing was deeply worried about the escalation of tensions in the Middle East caused by Israel’s military operations,
This year's summit in Canada did not go as planned, but leaders of the world's wealthiest nations still secured some wins.
A resolution by Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia would require congressional approval before U.S. troops could engage in hostilities against Iran. He said Americans don’t want another “forever war.”
A rare daytime missile barrage on Tel Aviv forces millions into shelters as Israeli forces retaliate against Iran's missile-launching capabilities.
G7 leaders have called for “de-escalation” in the Middle East, starting with the Israel-Iran conflict, as US President Donald Trump hastily left the group’s summit. Trump, who was making his return to the international diplomatic calendar,
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Al-Monitor on MSNG7 urges Middle East de-escalation as Trump makes hasty summit exitG7 leaders on Monday called for "de-escalation" in the Middle East starting with the Israel-Iran conflict, as US President Donald Trump hastily left the group's summit.Trump, who was making his return to the international diplomatic calendar,
U.S. stocks finished lower on Tuesday, giving back most gains from the previous session, as investors feared that an escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran could trigger deeper U.S. involvement in the Middle East conflict.
If prices go up, Fed officials may be inclined to raise its benchmark rate, raising borrowing costs for businesses and consumers. That could lead to businesses to cut jobs, particularly in the high-growth tech sector, and force Americans to pull back on spending, which drives more than 70% of economic activity in the U.S.