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International Monetary Fund Cuts Global Growth Forecast to 3 Percent Amid Conflict and Energy Pressures

The International Monetary Fund lowered its global growth forecast to 3 percent in its latest World Economic Outlook, warning that ongoing wars and higher energy costs are weighing on vulnerable economies even as investment in artificial intelligence continues to support the technology sector.
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Poland Warns Russia Could Use Captured Ukrainian Drones in False Flag Operations Near NATO Borders
Indian Opposition Leaders Detained During Nationwide Protests Over Examination Paper Leaks
Federal Judge Approves Record 1.5 Billion Dollar Anthropic Copyright Settlement
International Monetary Fund Cuts Global Growth Forecast to 3 Percent Amid Conflict and Energy Pressures
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