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GlobalData’s April CPMI shows resilience masking pre-execution caution, with conflict risk surfacing unevenly by country and sector.

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14 briefings · “Iran”

GlobalData’s April CPMI shows resilience masking pre-execution caution, with conflict risk surfacing unevenly by country and sector.

The White House weighs broader hostilities against a finite air-defense supply in the Middle East, with risks for regional stability and readiness.

Diplomacy and potential Hormuz talks are taking center stage, even as troops and markets brace for the next move.

The pop star says she was neither consulted nor permitted as the administration paired her 2010 hit with military footage.

Treasury says targets tried to evade sanctions, tightening the compliance noose for global finance and dealmaking.

Two Houthi operations were launched toward Saudi Arabia, framing the move as retaliation for Saudi attacks on Hodeida.

Troy Jackson is the likely pick to challenge Susan Collins, while Trump ramps up Iran warnings after new regional strikes.

The deal briefly eased the temperature. The breakdown shows how fragile US-Iran diplomacy is when incentives misalign.

Supplemental appropriations request raises the question: if the war is over, why the new money?

An Odyssey photocall revived scrutiny over who “owns” ancient artefacts and how museums, markets, and stars interact.

A Qatari-donated jet lacked advanced defenses, so US officials reset plans during a NATO summit.

A new conditional red line could force deeper U.S. deployments, tightening pressure on planners and budgets.