Tag: Middle East conflict
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Israel, GCC trade pact talks lose steam, UK FTA likely to be implemented by May
The proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK, signed on July 2025, is likely to be implemented by early May with both sides “sorting…
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Global trade growth to slow to 1.9% this year, Middle East conflict poses downside risk: WTO
GENEVA: Growth in world trade in goods will slow down markedly to 1.9% this year from 4.6% in 2025 and could decelerate even more if…
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West Asia conflict disrupts India’s gems and jewellery trade; diamond shipments halted
Mumbai: The West Asia conflict has disrupted India’s gems and jewellery exports, as well as imports of rough diamonds from the United Arab Emirates, because…
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Middle East conflict poses near-term challenges to Indian economy: RBI MPC member
Conflict in the Middle East poses some immediate-term challenges for the Indian economy but is unlikely to dent long-term economic growth momentum, an external member…