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Tariffs cause 'unprecedented' disruption to global trade rules, WTO chief says

GENEVA (Reuters) -The share of global trade done on WTO terms has fallen to 72% and could fall furth...

2nd September, 2025

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North Korea leader Kim praises 'heroic' troops in Russia, state media says

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised "heroic" North Korean troops who fought for...

20th August, 2025

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World oil market looks more 'bloated' after OPEC+ hike, IEA says

By Enes Tunagur LONDON (Reuters) -The International Energy Agency on Wednesday raised its forecast f...

13th August, 2025

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World equities hit record highs, US yields fall on optimism for Fed rate cut

By Rocky Swift TOKYO (Reuters) -Stocks in Asia climbed and the U.S. dollar was subdued on Wednesday,...

13th August, 2025

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Global plastic treaty talks are ‘difficult', European commissioner says

GENEVA (Reuters) -Negotiations to debate the terms of a global treaty to curb plastic pollution are...

12th August, 2025

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Oil prices dip as market awaits EIA report

By Anjana Anil (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Tuesday as the United States and China extended a pause...

12th August, 2025

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Global stocks gain, gold futures hit record

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Japanese shares surged on Friday after positive earning...

8th August, 2025

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South African president speaks to Russia's Putin on Ukraine crisis, bilateral issues

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held a phone call with Russian Presi...

7th August, 2025

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Russian oil exports will rise after drone strikes shut refineries, sources say

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia plans to increase exports from its western ports to nearly two million barr...

6th August, 2025

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Oil prices fall as OPEC+ output hikes counter Russia disruption concerns

By Anjana Anil (Reuters) -Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday after three days of declines on...

5th August, 2025

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What's in Trump's trade deal with Europe?

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The U.S. and the European Union agreed on a framework trade deal on Sunday, endi...

27th July, 2025

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Analysis-US-Japan trade deal averts worst for global economy

By Balazs Koranyi and Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Japan's trade agreement with the U.S. co...

23rd July, 2025