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Exclusive-UN labour agency freezes US official's appointment over unpaid dues

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, June 1 (Reuters) - The International Labour Organization has rescinded...

1st June, 2026

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Oil eyes weekly drop on Hormuz deal hopes; AI sends stocks to record highs

By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, May 29 (Reuters) - World stocks stood at record highs on Friday and oil...

29th May, 2026

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Ukraine expects NATO summit to discuss funding despite trouble securing backing, envoy says

By Tuvan Gumrukcu ANKARA, May 26 (Reuters) - Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey said he expects NATO to...

26th May, 2026

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Morning Bid: Peace talks hit turbulence

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, a...

26th May, 2026

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UK's FTSE 100 falls on renewed Middle East war jitters

May 21 (Reuters) - UK's blue-chip shares fell on Thursday, pressured by downbeat data and worries th...

21st May, 2026

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Exclusive-Cash-strapped UN refugee agency to cut more jobs, even as crises mount

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, May 18 (Reuters) - The U.N. refugee agency will need to cut more jobs...

18th May, 2026

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G7 is right forum to discuss ending Iran conflict, German minister says

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, May 18 (Reuters) - The Group of Seven countries is the right forum for dis...

17th May, 2026

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Morning Bid: Yield surge spoils the equity party

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Is the penny finally dropping...

15th May, 2026

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Oil rises as fears of ship attacks and seizures persist

By Sam Li and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, May 15 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose Friday as market concerns pe...

15th May, 2026

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Analysis-Iran, Ukraine wars deliver worst hit in years to oil refining output

By Seher Dareen and Robert Harvey LONDON, May 13 (Reuters) - Refinery attacks tied to the wars in Ir...

13th May, 2026

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Global perceptions of US fall below Russia under Trump, survey finds

By Jesus Calero May 8 (Reuters) - Global perceptions of the U.S. have deteriorated for a second cons...

8th May, 2026

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Global debt hits record of near $353 trillion, with signs of move away from US

By Karin Strohecker LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) - Investors are showing signs of diversifying away from...

6th May, 2026