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Image for Russian strikes hit energy targets in Ukraine's Kharkiv, US company in DniproFinance

Russian Strikes Hit Energy Targets in Ukraine's Kharkiv, US Company in Dnipro

Image for Russia loses ally in Venezuela but hopes to gain from Trump's 'Wild West' realpolitikFinance

Russia Loses Ally in Venezuela but Hopes to Gain From Trump's 'Wild West' Realpolitik

Image for EU on track for signing of Mercosur trade deal soon, spokesperson saysFinance

EU on Track for Signing of Mercosur Trade Deal Soon, Spokesperson Says

Image for Hungary's Orban says US intervention in Venezuela good for energy marketsFinance

Hungary's Orban Says US Intervention in Venezuela Good for Energy Markets

Image for Latvia finds no link between ship and Baltic cable breach, probe goes on

Latvia Finds No Link Between Ship and Baltic Cable Breach, Probe Goes On

Date: January 5, 2026

OSLO, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Latvian investigators have found no evidence linking a ship docked at the port of Liepaja to the damage caused last week to an underwater telecoms cable in the area, the Baltic...

Image for Latvia police board vessel after Baltic Sea telecom cable breach

Latvia Police Board Vessel After Baltic Sea Telecom Cable Breach

Date: January 4, 2026

VILNIUS, Jan 4 (Reuters) - An optical cable belonging to a private company has been damaged in the Baltic Sea, Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina said in a statement on Sunday, adding that the...

Image for Italy's new car sales down 2.12% in 2025 as Chinese brands gain market share

Italy's New Car Sales Down 2.12% in 2025 as Chinese Brands Gain Market Share

Date: January 3, 2026

MILAN, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Sales of new cars in Italy fell by 2.12% last year to 1.53 million units with Chinese brand BYD performing strongly, transport ministry data showed on Friday. In December, new...

Image for German exporters face prolonged slump in key U.S., China markets

German Exporters Face Prolonged Slump in Key U.s., China Markets

Date: January 2, 2026

BERLIN, Jan 2 (Reuters) - German exporters should prepare for continued weakness in 2026 in their two largest markets, the United States and China, with little prospect of recovery, the BGA trade...

Image for Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, NY Times reports

Russia Asks US to Stop Pursuit of Fleeing Oil Tanker, Ny Times Reports

Date: January 1, 2026

Jan 1 (Reuters) - Russia has asked the U.S. to stop its pursuit of an oil tanker that was heading to Venezuela and is now fleeing the U.S. Coast Guard in the Atlantic Ocean, the New York Times...

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Italy Says US Has Sharply Cut Proposed Pasta Duties After a Review

Date: January 1, 2026

ROME, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Italy's foreign ministry said on Thursday the United States had sharply lowered proposed duties on several Italian pasta makers following a reassessment of their U.S....