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China says Taiwan president spreading 'heresy' with sovereignty speech

BEIJING (Reuters) -China on Monday accused Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te of "heresy", hostility a...

23rd June, 2025

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German industrial lobby group cuts 2025 economic forecast as US tariffs weigh

(Reuters) -The German economy is set to contract more than previously expected in 2025 as U.S. tarif...

23rd June, 2025

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German business activity returns to growth in June, PMI shows

BERLIN (Reuters) -Business activity in Germany, Europe's largest economy, returned to growth in June...

23rd June, 2025

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Japan's yen sinks as spike in crude oil overpowers safe-haven appeal

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -The Japanese yen, normally one of the most sought after safe have...

23rd June, 2025

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Putin says US strikes on Iran are pushing world to 'very dangerous line'

By Parisa Hafezi and Guy Faulconbridge ISTANBUL/MOSCOW (Reuters) -Iran's supreme leader sent his for...

23rd June, 2025

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Iran's parliament looking to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog - IRNA

DUBAI (Reuters) -A parliamentary bill to suspend Iran's cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog is...

23rd June, 2025

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French private sector activity contracts further in June, PMI shows

PARIS (Reuters) -French private sector activity contracted further in June, as weakness in both the...

23rd June, 2025

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Europe stocks fall on fears of Iranian retaliation after U.S. strikes

(Reuters) -European shares fell on Monday after the U.S. decision to join Israel in striking Iran's...

23rd June, 2025

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Any Iranian closure of Hormuz Strait would be 'extremely dangerous', EU's top diplomat says

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -An Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz would be dangerous and "not good for...

23rd June, 2025

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As gold prices surge, West Africa mine operators launch drones to detect wildcat miners

By Maxwell Akalaare Adombila TARKWA, Ghana (Reuters) -As the afternoon sun beats down on Gold Fields...

23rd June, 2025

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HSBC, Goldman Sachs see Brent oil hitting $80-110 if Strait of Hormuz blocked

(Reuters) -Goldman Sachs flagged risks to global energy supply amid concerns over a potential disrup...

23rd June, 2025

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Airlines face fresh upheaval as Iran attacks US airbase in Qatar

By Jack Queen (Reuters) -Commercial airlines around the world on Monday were weighing how long to su...

23rd June, 2025