Trump after meeting with Qatari PM says he believes war with Iran is militarily ‘effectively over’

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he believes the war in Iran “militarily is effectively over.” The president made a surprise visit to the White House briefing room after meeting with Qatar’s prime minister earlier in the day. “Iran militarily is effectively over,” Trump said. “We’re just keeping it the status quo.”…

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Geopolitics, AI and Bigger Deals Reshape Global M&A in 2026

Fewer deals, but greater conviction – the number of deals fell while aggregate value rose globally, as strategic buyers and financial sponsors pursued transformational transactions.  Geopolitics shapes deal corridors – transatlantic and transpacific corridors drove dealmaking and are set to strengthen further as cross-border M&A shifts toward geopolitically aligned jurisdictions.  AI is an M&A game-changer…

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