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US President Donald Trump has said he expects the leaders of Israel and Lebanon to meet with him over the next two weeks, expressing confidence that a permanent peace agreement can be finalised within the year
Media, NATO will no longer buy US reconnaissance aircraft
NATO plans to modernise its fleet of Awacs reconnaissance aircraft but will no longer rely on US-made aircraft. As Dpa writes, if only a year ago it was taken for granted that the US manufacturer Boeing would be awarded the contract for the construction of the new reconnaissance aircraft, now sources claim that in future aircraft of the Canadian manufacturer Bombardier, equipped with the GlobalEye reconnaissance and early warning system of the Swedish defence company Saab, will be used. The order is expected to include up to 12 Global 6000 or Global 6500 aircraft, worth several billion euros
IEA: LNG production under pressure until 2027
The International Energy Agency (IEA) stated that liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are likely to remain under pressure until the end of 2027 due to disruptions and infrastructure damage caused by the US-Iran war. Energy prices have skyrocketed since Tehran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to tanker traffic from the Gulf and began striking oil and gas targets in neighbouring countries in response to US and Israeli attacks. “The combined effect of short-term supply losses and slower capacity growth could result in a cumulative loss of about 120 billion cubic metres of LNG between 2026 and 2030,” the Paris-based agency said in a new report. The IEA also said that nearly 20 per cent of LNG supplies have been lost due to the conflict and warned that new investments to increase production are likely to be delayed. “Although new liquefaction projects in other regions are expected to offset these losses over time, the impact will prolong the strain on markets until 2026 and 2027,” the IEA said. Soaring prices could also depress gas demand, as many countries have already announced energy-saving measures that could boost demand for renewable energy sources. “Demand is set to play a key role in rebalancing the market, particularly in Asia, where the switch to alternative fuels is already increasing, in parallel with the adoption of energy saving measures,” the agency said. Economists warn that persistently high prices could trigger widespread inflation that could undermine global growth if consumers reduce spending accordingly.
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The war in Iran and the Middle East today, 24 April 2026.
Guerra in Iran e Medio Oriente, 24 aprile
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