PARIS -- Global GDP growth is projected to moderate from 3.2 percent in 2024 to 3.1 percent in 2025 and 3 percent in 2026, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said on Monday in its latest Economic Outlook.

The downward revision from its previous forecast reflects "higher trade barriers in several G20 economies and increased geopolitical and policy uncertainty weighing on investment and household spending," the OECD noted. (OECD-Global-GDP)

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BRUSSELS -- Belgium said Monday it "regrets" Rwanda's decision to sever diplomatic ties and expel Belgian diplomats declared persona non grata.

Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot called the move "disproportionate" and criticized Rwanda for "preferring not to engage in dialogue" in the event of a disagreement, according to a statement posted on social media. (Belgium-Rwanda-Diplomatic Ties)

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MOSCOW -- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Monday that preparations are underway for a telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

"A conversation is being prepared for Tuesday," Peskov said, although he declined to disclose the topics that would be discussed.

Kremlin's comment came after Trump confirmed on Sunday evening that he would talk with Putin on Tuesday. "A lot of work's been done over the weekend," he told reporters on board Air Force One during a flight from Florida to Washington. (Russia-U.S.-Talks)

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GAZA/JERUSALEM -- Three Palestinians were killed on Monday in an Israeli drone attack in central Gaza, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported.

The drone targeted a gathering of people near the Gaza Valley Bridge on Monday afternoon, injuring a few others, WAFA reported.

According to an Israeli military statement, the military struck three "militants" in central Gaza operating near Israeli troops and attempting to plant an explosive device. (Gaza-Israeli Airstrikes-Casualties) Enditem

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