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Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Zaidi conducts inaugural official visit to Iran
Anadolu Agency EN·IQ · IR·3 days ago
Negotiators from Mexico and the US have concluded a third round of USMCA review talks, scheduling a follow-up meeting in Washington for September. While specific progress details remain undisclosed, the ongoing cadence of meetings suggests a structured effort to address bilateral trade friction.
Large-scale wildfires are actively spreading across France and Spain, particularly threatening Bordeaux and Madrid, leading to mass evacuations and significant atmospheric impact. Concurrently, global markets are exhibiting increased volatility, with the VIX rising and the Japanese Yen reaching a 40-year low. The full extent of property damage and the long-term economic impact of both situations remain unclear.