
The NATO chief said the United States has adjusted its pledged contributions and that other allies have stepped up to contribute more.
Seoul says North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs continue to advance.
The vote marks the next step toward implementing the tariff commitments outlined by Brussels and Washington in July 2025.
Analysts say that Middle Eastern oil production may recover slowly even if the Iran peace agreement endures.
Rising inflation and higher energy costs prompted Bank of Japan policymakers to lift borrowing costs.
Most oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could resume by the end of the third quarter of 2026, analysts say.
The result preserves Switzerland’s agreements with the EU, while highlighting public concerns over housing, immigration, and pressure on public services.
Aid agencies warn that crowded camps and weakened health systems could accelerate the spread of the virus.
A sharp fall in sports and recreation activity weighed on growth, while the Middle East conflict added cost pressures.
Seoul says North Korea is still producing material for new weapons.