Beer sales rose in the Middle East and Africa, and Barclays tracked card transactions in Britain.

The entities involved

• Barclays →

  British bank

  • Barclays acted as the broker for Imperial Brands' share repurchase programme, with transactions conducted on the LSE starting May 28, 2026.09:08
  • Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Jefferies, and Benchmark initiated coverage or raised price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances.Wed 22:14
• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • Hamas avowed intent to destroy Israel, while claims surfaced regarding Qatar's long-term bankrolling and Soviet Union's anti-Zionist promotion.19:30
  • A security dialogue was held in Brussels, focusing on African security while also addressing Middle East concerns involving Syria and Lebanon.19:14
• Africa →

  continent

  • Olivier Nduhungirehe discussed the African Union's free movement project while high-level talks took place between South Africa and Rwanda.20:20
  • Attacks by Russia on Ukraine's maritime corridor are disrupting grain exports, impacting food security in Africa, which is monitored by the World Food Programme.19:12

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