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Iran war could plunge 32 million into poverty, says United Nations

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Iran war could plunge 32 million into poverty, says United Nations
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‘Development in reverse’ taking place involving rising energy and food costs and weaker economic growthMore 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. Continue reading...

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