Finance
North Korea's Kim reviews country's progress at key party congress
SEOUL, Feb 21 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un began reviewing the country's progress in...
20th February, 2026
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Ukrainian energy minister expects new Russian strikes
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Ukraine's Energy Minister said on Friday that he expects new strikes by Russian f...
20th February, 2026
Finance
Analysis-US Supreme Court ruling offers little respite for global economy
By Mark John and Philip Blenkinsop LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - While the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling...
20th February, 2026
Finance
Hungary to block 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine in Russian oil row
BUDAPEST/WARSAW, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Hungary will block a 90-billion-euro ($106 billion) EU loan for...
20th February, 2026
Finance
Exclusive-A palace in Marrakesh: How Schwab moved $27.7 million in payments for Epstein days before his arrest
By Naomi Rovnick, Brad Heath and Nivedita Balu LONDON/WASHINGTON/TORONTO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Charles...
20th February, 2026
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Graft allegations spark clashes in Albania between police and protesters
TIRANA, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Police in Tirana fired tear gas and used water cannon in clashes on Frida...
20th February, 2026
Finance
Trump pivots to new 10% global tariff, new probes after Supreme Court setback
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would impose a 10%...
20th February, 2026
Finance
Hungary to block EUR 90 billion loan to Ukraine over oil stoppage, minister says
WARSAW, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Hungary will block a 90 billion euro European Union loan for Ukraine unti...
20th February, 2026
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UK to consider removing Andrew from royal succession line, official says
(Refiles with no changes to text, removes embargo reference) LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Britain's go...
20th February, 2026
Finance
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's ex-wife 'Fergie' also undone by Epstein ties
By Sarah Young and Paul Sandle LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - With the downfall of Andrew Mountbatten-Wi...
20th February, 2026
Finance
German industry seeks clarity on EU-US trade deal after US Supreme Court tariffs ruling
BERLIN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Germany's BDI industry federation on Friday called on the European Union...
20th February, 2026
Finance
Swiss industry group urges Switzerland to seal US deal despite court tariff ruling
ZURICH, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Swiss industry association Swissmem on Friday urged Switzerland to finali...
20th February, 2026