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Image for UAE reviewing multilateral ties after OPEC exit but rules out more departures, official says
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UAE reviewing multilateral ties after OPEC exit but rules out more departures, official says

DUBAI, April 29 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates is reassessing its role and contributions acros...

29th April, 2026

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EU to seek feedback to merger rules overhaul from Thursday, antitrust chief says

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, April 29 (Reuters) - EU regulators will seek feedback starting Thursday fr...

29th April, 2026

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AstraZeneca to make $405 million investment in Britain, PM Starmer says

LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that Britain's biggest co...

29th April, 2026

Image for Germany's Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran
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Germany's Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran

BERLIN, April 29 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday his relationship wit...

29th April, 2026

Image for Online marketplace Etsy beats revenue estimates on steady demand
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Online marketplace Etsy beats revenue estimates on steady demand

By Krisha Bhatt April 29 (Reuters) - Online marketplace Etsy beat Wall Street expectations for first...

29th April, 2026

Image for Greece says it agreed with Qatar to deepen trade, energy and defence ties
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Greece says it agreed with Qatar to deepen trade, energy and defence ties

ATHENS, April 29 (Reuters) - Greece said on Wednesday it had agreed with Qatar to bolster cooperatio...

29th April, 2026

Image for Standard Chartered, IFC launch $300 million Africa supply chain finance facility
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Standard Chartered, IFC launch $300 million Africa supply chain finance facility

April 29 (Reuters) - The World Bank Group's private-sector arm, the International Finance Corporatio...

29th April, 2026

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Mercedes-Benz joins challengers of $12 billion UK car finance redress scheme

By Kirstin Ridley and Sam Tobin LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - Mercedes-Benz has become the fourth gro...

29th April, 2026

Image for Trump urges Iran to sign a deal after report suggests US may extend blockade
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Trump urges Iran to sign a deal after report suggests US may extend blockade

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Iran to 'get s...

29th April, 2026

Image for Russia says it will stay in OPEC+, hopes UAE exit does not spell end of group
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Russia says it will stay in OPEC+, hopes UAE exit does not spell end of group

MOSCOW, April 29 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia planed to stay in OPEC+ despi...

29th April, 2026

Image for Sberbank cuts Russia's 2026 GDP growth forecast after tough first quarter
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Sberbank cuts Russia's 2026 GDP growth forecast after tough first quarter

MOSCOW, April 29 (Reuters) - Sberbank cut its gross domestic product growth forecast for Russia to 0...

29th April, 2026

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Italy's CDP against selling stake in Nexi, sources say

ROME, April 29 (Reuters) - Italy's state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) has no plans to dive...

29th April, 2026