Colombia’s economy likely slowed its growth rate during the first quarter of ​the year, amid uneven performance across ‌different sectors, showed a Reuters poll on Friday. It also indicated deteriorating expectations for growth in 2026 ​and 2027. Source: reuters.com

An official in Iran’s labor and social affairs ministry said the war has put 1 million people out of work. Source: fortune.com

Canadian miner Sherritt International Corp.’s decision to shut down its nickel operations in Cuba under US duress will weigh heavily on an economy that’s already starved for hard currency and fuel. Source: bloomberg.com

The bloc currently imports more than half of its crude oil from the Middle East. Source: aljazeera.com

Venezuela announced emergency measures to stabilize its power grid after electricity consumption hit a nine-year high this week, reviving memories of blackouts and rationing that once crippled the economy. Source: bloomberg.com

Tipping Point is poised to dedicate about $40.3 million to supporting AI-resilience, CEO Sam Cobbs said at the nonprofit’s annual benefit Thursday night. Source: sfchronicle.com