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Image for Bessent says disappointed by EU-India deal; South Korea must ratify trade deal
Finance

Bessent says disappointed by EU-India deal; South Korea must ratify trade deal

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednes...

28th January, 2026

Image for India to slash tariffs on high-end EU cars to 30% in boost for luxury carmakers
Finance

India to slash tariffs on high-end EU cars to 30% in boost for luxury carmakers

By Shivangi Acharya and Aditi Shah NEW DELHI, Jan 28 (Reuters) - India will immediately slash duties...

28th January, 2026

Image for Ukrainians face tough weeks as Russia targets power sector during freeze
Finance

Ukrainians face tough weeks as Russia targets power sector during freeze

By Pavel Polityuk KYIV, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Life will be particularly tough for Ukrainians over the n...

28th January, 2026

Image for German budget committee green-lights TKMS frigates deal, say sources
Finance

German budget committee green-lights TKMS frigates deal, say sources

BERLIN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Germany's budget committee approved a preliminary contract to purchase ME...

28th January, 2026

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Finance

Germany's Merz: US must not cast doubt on trade deal with EU

BERLIN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The foundations for the ratification of a trade deal between the EU and U...

28th January, 2026

Image for Biotech Inventiva's 50% surge shows investor optimism over liver disease drug
Finance

Biotech Inventiva's 50% surge shows investor optimism over liver disease drug

By Danilo Masoni MILAN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - A surge in Inventiva shares, up about 50% in the first fe...

28th January, 2026

Image for South Africa's auto sector is not seeking steep import duty hikes, BMW CEO says
Finance

South Africa's auto sector is not seeking steep import duty hikes, BMW CEO says

By Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG, Jan 28 (Reuters) - South Africa's automotive industry is not calling...

28th January, 2026

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Finance

World order has shifted, but growth outlook same as year ago, economists say: Reuters poll

By Hari Kishan BENGALURU, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Global economic growth will be 3% in 2026, exactly as f...

28th January, 2026

Image for Switzerland to boost defence spending, funded by sales tax hike
Finance

Switzerland to boost defence spending, funded by sales tax hike

ZURICH, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Switzerland plans to inject an additional 31 billion Swiss francs ($40.38...

28th January, 2026

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Finance

Tether CEO aims to allocate up to 15% of its portfolio to gold

By Polina Devitt LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Tether plans to allocate 10%–15% of its investment portf...

28th January, 2026

Image for Young Polish teenager dies after being swept out to sea in Malta
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Young Polish teenager dies after being swept out to sea in Malta

VALLETTA, Jan 28 (Reuters) - A team of divers on Wednesday recovered the body of a 13-year-old Polis...

28th January, 2026

Image for Ro CEO says Wegovy pill is bringing in new customers, including men
Finance

Ro CEO says Wegovy pill is bringing in new customers, including men

By Amina Niasse NEW YORK, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Telehealth company Ro has had an influx of new customer...

28th January, 2026