Middle East war risks pushing millions into poverty amid fuel and food costs

Strikes against Iran drive up global fuel and food prices sharply.

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Millions in South Asia, Africa and the Middle East risk sliding into extreme poverty.

Global inflation threatens fragile economies amid this geopolitical escalation.

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