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US Treasury Secretary Bessent not concerned about any Treasuries sell-off
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Geopolitical strain dogs European mid-term sovereign outlook, Scope says
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Kosovo accepts invitation to join Trump's Board of Peace
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China distances itself from Greenland issue but warns against US dependence
Explainer-Trump tariffs on six EU nations could create US customs headache
Date: January 21, 2026
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. customs authorities will face a real challenge if President Donald Trump goes through with his threat to place tariffs on six EU countries -...
EU is at a crossroads towards more independence, von der Leyen says
Date: January 21, 2026
STRASBOURG, France, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The EU needs to speed up its push for independence to defend itself in a fast-changing world, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday. "We...
Cricket-Brook says lucky to be England captain despite nightclub brawl in NZ
Date: January 21, 2026
COLOMBO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Harry Brook said he is lucky to be England's white-ball captain even after an altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand late last year. A Daily Telegraph report...
EU stands ready to defend itself against coercion, Costa says
Date: January 21, 2026
STRASBOURG, France, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The European Union will defend itself against any form of coercion and will protect the international rules-based order and international law, EU Council...
Former South Korean PM Han jailed for 23 years in martial law case
Date: January 21, 2026
By Heejin Kim and Joyce Lee SEOUL, Jan 21 (Reuters) - A South Korean court jailed former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo for 23 years on Wednesday, on charges that included insurrection relating to ex-...
Germany and Italy to urge fellow EU members to reform to compete
Date: January 21, 2026
BERLIN, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Germany and Italy have warned that the European Union risks falling behind the U.S. and China unless leaders agree on reforms to revive the bloc's competitiveness, according...