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The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel was jointly awarded to American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford. 

They were recognized for their research on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation.

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Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won Nobel Prize in economics in 2025.

Awarded for their groundbreaking contributions to understanding innovation-driven economic growth.

Joel Mokyr & Peter Howitt belongs to the USA. 

Philippe Aghion belongs to the UK. 

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• Current Position: 72nd U.S. Secretary of State
• Assumed Office: 21 January 2025
• President: Donald Trump
• Preceded by: Antony Blinken
• Nationality: American
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Last verified on 15-07-2026

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Through early 2026, China is the largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Pakistan. 

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• JD Vance is the current vice president since January 20, 2025
• Replaced Kamala Harris.
• He is the 50th vice president of US.
• He belongs to Republican Party.
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Operation Economic Outcast is a massive economic pressure campaign launched by the US Treasury Department against Iran in 2026.

The main goal is to completely cut off Iran from the global financial system.

This operation has been described as “Economic D-Day” by the US president Donald Trump.

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Operation Economic Outcast is a massive economic pressure campaign launched by the US Treasury Department against Iran in 2026.

The main goal is to completely cut off Iran from the global financial system.

This operation has been described as “Economic D-Day” by the US president Donald Trump.

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Explanation

Operation Economic Outcast is a massive economic pressure campaign launched by the US Treasury Department against Iran in 2026.

The main goal is to completely cut off Iran from the global financial system.

This operation has been described as “Economic D-Day” by the US president Donald Trump.

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Operation Economic Outcast is a massive economic pressure campaign launched by the US government against Iran in 2026.

The main goal is to completely cut off Iran from the global financial system.

This operation has been described as “Economic D-Day” by the US president Donald Trump.

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The first-ever multinational and multi-domain attack-drone task force launched by the US is called Task Force Falcon Strike.

It was announced by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on August 13, 2026.

The task force is designed to operate one-way attack drones across air, surface, and undersea domains, with U.S. personnel working alongside regional partners.

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Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is an American anti-ballistic missile defense system.

It was designed to intercept and destroy short-, medium-, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles.

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