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Image for Ukraine to adjust peace negotiators' work after Russia's strike, Zelenskiy says
Finance

Ukraine to adjust peace negotiators' work after Russia's strike, Zelenskiy says

KYIV, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The work of Ukraine's negotiating team will be adjusted after Russia's overn...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Iranian boats approach US-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz, maritime sources say
Finance

Iranian boats approach US-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz, maritime sources say

DUBAI, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A group of armed boats attempted to intercept a vessel 16 nautical miles (2...

3rd February, 2026

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Finance

Sweden and Denmark to jointly buy air defence systems for Ukraine

STOCKHOLM, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Sweden and Denmark will jointly procure and supply Ukraine with air def...

3rd February, 2026

Image for WHO says first five patients evacuated via Gaza's Rafah crossing
Finance

WHO says first five patients evacuated via Gaza's Rafah crossing

GENEVA, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A World Health Organization official said on Tuesday that the first five p...

3rd February, 2026

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Norway parliament supports monarchy despite scandals

OSLO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Norway's parliament on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly in favour of maintaining...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Singapore air show kicks off amid supply chain strains, regional demand surge
Finance

Singapore air show kicks off amid supply chain strains, regional demand surge

By Julie Zhu and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Singapore kicked off Asia's biggest avia...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Greenland foreign minister hopeful to find common ground with US that will respect its red lines
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Greenland foreign minister hopeful to find common ground with US that will respect its red lines

COPENHAGEN, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Greenlandic Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt said on Tuesday that she...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Russia's investment in Northern Fleet undiminished, UK naval chief says
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Russia's investment in Northern Fleet undiminished, UK naval chief says

By John Irish PARIS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Russia's investment in its Northern Fleet is undiminished des...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Kremlin says it has heard no statements from India on halting Russian oil purchases
Finance

Kremlin says it has heard no statements from India on halting Russian oil purchases

MOSCOW, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Tuesday it had heard no statements from India about ha...

3rd February, 2026

Image for France ready to raise FX volatility at G7, Lescure says
Finance

France ready to raise FX volatility at G7, Lescure says

PARIS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said on Tuesday he may put foreign e...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Germany buys minority stake in grid operator TenneT for $3.9 billion
Finance

Germany buys minority stake in grid operator TenneT for $3.9 billion

AMSTERDAM, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Dutch grid operator TenneT on Tuesday said it had agreed to sell 25.1%...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Iranian police say 139 foreigners arrested over unrest in Yazd province
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Iranian police say 139 foreigners arrested over unrest in Yazd province

DUBAI, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Iranian police said 139 foreign nationals have so far been arrested in the...

3rd February, 2026