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Strong El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency says

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Aug 5 (Reuters) - A powerful El Niño weather event could push an addit...

5th August, 2026

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WFP warns of deeper cuts in Gaza aid due to donor fatigue

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, July 24 (Reuters) - The U.N. World Food Programme warned on Friday it...

24th July, 2026

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Chocolate maker Lindt may cut prices in some countries to stimulate growth

By Paolo Laudani and Basile Day July 21 (Reuters) - Lindt could enact "selective" price cuts to boos...

21st July, 2026

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OECD says global minimum tax boosted revenue, not job losses

PARIS, July 15 (Reuters) - Countries applying a global minimum tax on multinational companies saw co...

15th July, 2026

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IMF strategy chief urges countries to maintain price stability

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund's new strategy chie...

15th July, 2026

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Most support refuge for people fleeing persecution, Ipsos poll shows

By Emma Farge GENEVA, July 14 (Reuters) - Most people back the idea of providing refuge to those fle...

14th July, 2026

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Countries must reject Iran efforts to control Hormuz, UN agency document says

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, July 10 (Reuters) - Countries should reject efforts by Iran to impose sover...

10th July, 2026

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IMF edges 2026 global growth forecast lower to 3%, sees rebound in 2027

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday inched...

8th July, 2026

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Spanish markets hit by Trump's renewed trade threat

LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) - Spanish stocks and bonds came under fire on Wednesday, after President Do...

8th July, 2026

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Morning Bid: Stocks shake it off

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Global equities are...

3rd July, 2026

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France's Macron hosts Trump at Versailles Palace

By Steve Holland VERSAILLES, France, June 17 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron and his wi...

17th June, 2026

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Instant View: Markets cheer deal but see staying elevated

June 15 (Reuters) - Stocks and bonds rallied and the dollar fell in Asia trade on Monday after the U...

14th June, 2026