‘Development in reverse’ taking place involving rising energy and food costs and weaker economic growth More than 32 million people worldwide could be plunged into poverty by the economic fallout from the Iran war, with developing countries expected to be hit hardest. In a report issued amid doubts over a fragile ceasefire, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said the world was facing a “triple shock” involving energy, food and weaker economic growth. The agency tasked with tackling poverty said the conflict was reversing gains in international development, with the impact expected be felt unevenly across regions. Alexander De Croo, administrator of the UNDP and former prime minister of Belgium, said: “A conflict like this is development in reverse. Even if the war stops, and a ceasefire is obviously very very welcome. But the impact is already there. “You will see an enduring impact, especially in the poorer countries, where you push people back into poverty. That’s the most heartbreaking element. The people being pushed into poverty are very often the people who used to be in poverty, got out of it, and are now being pushed back.” Energy prices have surged in the six
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Asal, a freelance designer in her 30s living in Tehran, used to get projects from abroad all the time. But after nearly two months without the internet, she told CNN by phone, âno new projects, no replies. Itâs like everything just…
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Asal, a freelance designer in her 30s living in Tehran, used to get projects from abroad all the time. But after nearly two months without the internet, she told CNN by phone, âno new projects, no replies. Itâs like…
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Read original at Fox News →Lack of a sustained plan to end the war has convinced US allies that the White House is running out of ideas Nearly eight weeks after Donald Trump launched his assault on Iran, the White House has shifted from a…
Read original at The Guardian →President Donald Trump is loudly trying to convince two critical audiences â Iranâs leaders and the American people â that heâs calling the shots in the war. His problem is that neither may be listening. With…
Read original at CNN →Sir Keir Starmer says he will not be "diverted or deflected" from acting in what he says is the "best national interest", following critical remarks made about him by US President Donald Trump to the BBC. Speaking to…
Read original at BBC →On the fifth day of the Iran war, March 4, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt had a defiant message for Americaâs enemies. âThe terrorists made a bet that President Trump would be like many of his…
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Read original at Fox News →President Donald Trump this month threatened to strike Iranian infrastructure in ways that might well be war crimes. Then he threatened something much more severe, saying: âA whole civilization will die tonight.â…
Read original at CNN →Kenya has sharply raised the cost of petroleum, with diesel prices rising by a record margin despite a fuel tax cut, as the conflict in Iran pushes up global oil prices. In its latest review, the energy regulator raised…
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Read original at Fox News →The war in Iran has caused fuel costs for the Midlands Air Ambulance to double, putting more pressure on the charity's finances, officials say. They said they were already facing increased demands on their budget before…
Read original at BBC →‘Development in reverse’ taking place involving rising energy and food costs and weaker economic growth More than 32 million people worldwide could be plunged into poverty by the economic fallout from the Iran war, with…
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Asal, a freelance designer in her 30s living in Tehran, used to get projects from abroad all the time. But after nearly two months without the internet, she told CNN by phone, âno new projects, no replies. Itâs like everything just…
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View source →Lack of a sustained plan to end the war has convinced US allies that the White House is running out of ideas Nearly eight weeks after Donald Trump launched his assault on Iran, the White House has shifted from a strategy of shock-and-awe…
View source →President Donald Trump is loudly trying to convince two critical audiences â Iranâs leaders and the American people â that heâs calling the shots in the war. His problem is that neither may be listening. With the warâs eight-week…
View source →Sir Keir Starmer says he will not be "diverted or deflected" from acting in what he says is the "best national interest", following critical remarks made about him by US President Donald Trump to the BBC. Speaking to reporters on Thursday,…
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