Geopolitics

Image for Russia says it has summoned Japanese ambassador over Ukrainian drone investment
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Russia says it has summoned Japanese ambassador over Ukrainian drone investment

MOSCOW, April 8 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that Moscow had summoned the...

8th April, 2026

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Factbox-Ukraine renews attacks on Russian energy sites - what has been hit?

MOSCOW, April 8(Reuters) - Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy facilities in recent week...

8th April, 2026

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Trump meets NATO chief as Iran war strains alliance

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Lili Bayer WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS, April 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump w...

8th April, 2026

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Russia says it welcomes Iran ceasefire, hopes US will now resume Ukraine talks

MOSCOW, April 8 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire agreed between th...

8th April, 2026

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Major reaction to news of Iran ceasefire

April 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Iran have confirmed a two-week ceasefire following mediation by Pak...

8th April, 2026

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EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement

BRUSSELS, April 8 (Reuters) - EU leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreed by the...

8th April, 2026

Image for Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire, Iran says safe passage through Hormuz possible
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Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire, Iran says safe passage through Hormuz possible

By Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi, Enas Alashray, Ahmed Tolba and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON/DUBAI/CAIRO,...

8th April, 2026

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Finance

Dollar drops as Trump ceasefire prompts risk-on turn for markets

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, April 8 (Reuters) - The dollar sank to its lowest level in two we...

7th April, 2026

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Asia shows interest in Ukraine's maritime defence expertise, Zelenskiy says

KYIV, April 7 (Reuters) - The Ukrainian military is participating in consultations on the Strait of...

7th April, 2026

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Pope Leo calls Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable'

By Yesim Dikmen CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, April 7 (Reuters) - Pope Leo said on Tuesday that threats ag...

7th April, 2026

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French Foreign Minister Barrot hopes Trump does not go ahead with threat against Iran

PARIS, April 7 (Reuters) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday that he hoped U....

7th April, 2026

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China and Russia veto U.N. resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping

April 7 (Reuters) - At a vote in the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday, China and Russia vetoed a Bah...

7th April, 2026