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Haiti introduces austerity measures as Iran war pressures global oil markets

Haiti introduces austerity measures as Iran war pressures global oil markets

Measures include ban on purchasing new vehicles, strict limits on official and staff travel abroad to only essential missions approved by premier, reducing fuel budgets for public institutions

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US says American journalist kidnapped in Iraq, suspect with Iran-linked militia ties arrested
31.03.2026

US says American journalist kidnapped in Iraq, suspect with Iran-linked militia ties arrested

State Department warns all Americans not to travel to Iraq or leave country immediately if already there

US aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush deployed amid Iran war
31.03.2026

US aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush deployed amid Iran war

Strike group headed to Middle East as US-Israeli strikes on Iran continue, The Wall Street Journal reports

US markets see massive selloffs due to Middle East conflict
31.03.2026

US markets see massive selloffs due to Middle East conflict

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq significantly decline as Wall Street bleeds trillions of dollars, average price of gas in US rises $1 per gallon in last month, fueling inflation concerns, uncertainties about Fed’s policy

UN designates Christian Saunders as acting UN Palestine refugee chief ahead of Lazzarini's departure
31.03.2026

UN designates Christian Saunders as acting UN Palestine refugee chief ahead of Lazzarini's departure

Antonio Guterres urges member states to remain committed to Palestinian refugee agency

US launches first overland B-52 bombers in operation against Iran: Top general
31.03.2026

US launches first overland B-52 bombers in operation against Iran: Top general

'We've successfully started to conduct first overland B-52 missions ...to continue to get on top of the enemy,' says Gen. Dan Caine