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Image for Western diplomats were within metres of Israeli strikes in Damascus, sources sayHeadlines

Western Diplomats Were Within Metres of Israeli Strikes in Damascus, Sources Say

Image for US tariffs would eat up German growth this year and next, Bundesbank chief saysFinance

US Tariffs Would Eat up German Growth This Year and Next, Bundesbank Chief Says

Image for Russia says Trump's new weapons pledge a signal for Ukraine to abandon peace effortsHeadlines

Russia Says Trump's New Weapons Pledge a Signal for Ukraine to Abandon Peace Efforts

Image for Russia condemns Israeli air strikes on SyriaHeadlines

Russia Condemns Israeli Air Strikes on Syria

Image for Patriots to move to Kyiv 'as quickly as possible', says NATO top commander

Patriots to Move to Kyiv 'as Quickly as Possible', Says NATO Top Commander

Date: July 17, 2025

WIESBADEN (Reuters) -Preparations are underway to quickly transfer additional Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, NATO's top military commander Alexus Grynkewich said on Thursday, as the country...

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Germany to Contribute 10 Million Eur to World Bank Trust Fund, Finance Minister Says

Date: July 17, 2025

DURBAN, South Africa (Reuters) -Germany will provide an initial contribution of 10 million euros ($11.59 million) to the World Bank trust fund this year with the support of the Compact with Africa,...

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US Does Not Support Israel's Syria Strikes, Sharaa Vows to Protect Druze

Date: July 17, 2025

DAMASCUS/CAIRO (Reuters) -Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Thursday that protecting Druze citizens and their rights is "our priority", as Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government...

Image for Russian bomb kills two, injures up to 27 in eastern Ukrainian town of Dobropillia

Russian Bomb Kills Two, Injures up to 27 in Eastern Ukrainian Town of Dobropillia

Date: July 16, 2025

(Reuters) -A strike by Russian forces on Wednesday on a shopping centre and market in Dobropillia, a town near the front line of the 40-month-old war, killed at least one person and injured up to 21,...

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EU Again Fails to Approve New Sanctions on Russia, Diplomats Say

Date: July 16, 2025

By Kate Abnett and Jason Hovet BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union failed for a second day to approve a new package of sanctions against Russia on Wednesday as Slovakia continued to seek...

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Beijing Reaffirms Normalisation of Ties With EU Ahead of July Summit

Date: July 16, 2025

BEIJING (Reuters) -China reaffirmed on Wednesday that it is normalising ties with the European Parliament, as Beijing seeks to forge closer economic and political ties with Brussels amid flaring...