Global Politics Report Editorial

Middle East and Central Asia’s economy to shrink in 2026 amid war, IMF says

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:59:48 +0000

Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar face double-digit declines in GDP amid the fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran.

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Source: Al Jazeera

Politics desk: Foreign Policy

Published: Oct. 13, 2026 at 01:59 AM ET

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Original source: Al Jazeera