Geopolitics

Image for Exclusive-Druzhba pipeline carried Ukrainian and Russian oil before attack, sources say
Finance

Exclusive-Druzhba pipeline carried Ukrainian and Russian oil before attack, sources say

LONDON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - The Druzhba pipeline exported some Ukrainian oil, as well as much higher...

27th February, 2026

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Explainer-From sponsor to enemy: What's behind Pakistan's attack on Afghan Taliban?

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Pakistan has been the Afghan Taliban’s closest friend for decades. It...

27th February, 2026

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Russia urges Afghanistan and Pakistan to stop fighting and negotiate

MOSCOW, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Russia urged Afghanistan and Pakistan on Friday to halt cross-border atta...

27th February, 2026

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US-Iran talks end with no deal but potential signs of progress

(Corrects day of week in paragraph 5 to Thursday (not Tuesday) By Parisa Hafezi and Olivia Le Poidev...

27th February, 2026

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Israeli court allows NGOs facing Gaza ban to keep operating, for now

JERUSALEM, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Israel's Supreme Court on Friday temporarily blocked the government fr...

27th February, 2026

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Headlines

UK withdraws staff from Iran temporarily

LONDON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Britain said on Friday it had temporarily withdrawn its staff from Iran c...

27th February, 2026

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Headlines

Polish presidential aide questions France's role in any Europe nuclear plan, backs US

By Barbara Erling and Anna Koper WARSAW, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Poland is sceptical of France's role in...

27th February, 2026

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Finance

Analysts hike oil outlook on geopolitical risks, oversupply concerns limit upside

By Pablo Sinha and Kavya Balaraman Feb 27 (Reuters) - Supply risks from ongoing geopolitical tension...

27th February, 2026

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Finance

Tens of thousands without power in Russia's Belgorod after Ukrainian attack

Feb 27 (Reuters) - About 50,000 people were left without power in the Russian city of Belgorod on Fr...

27th February, 2026

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Finance

Global shares inch higher, on track for monthly gain despite AI, Iran jitters

By Rocky Swift and Lucy Raitano TOKYO/LONDON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Global shares edged up on Friday to...

27th February, 2026

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Finance

France says drone incident near aircraft carrier would be 'provocation' if Russian link confirmed

PARIS, Feb 27 (Reuters) - France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday Paris had no evi...

27th February, 2026

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Finance

Oil prices rise 3% as US and Iran extend talks into next week

By Anna Hirtenstein LONDON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose about 3% on Friday as traders remaine...

27th February, 2026