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Image for Ukraine says it is employing new integrated drone-infantry warfare systemFinance

Ukraine Says It Is Employing New Integrated Drone-Infantry Warfare System

Image for Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopesFinance

Oil Prices Steady as Hormuz Shipping Constraints Counter US-Iran Peace Hopes

Image for Exclusive-European buyers hold talks to ship Canadian LNG via Panama Canal to diversify supplyFinance

Exclusive-European Buyers Hold Talks to Ship Canadian Lng via Panama Canal to Diversify Supply

Image for Exclusive-Iran offers proposal allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source saysFinance

Exclusive-Iran Offers Proposal Allowing Ships to Exit Oman Side of Hormuz Free of Attack, Source Says

Image for Kremlin says US has rejected its proposal that Russia take Iranian uranium stocks

Kremlin Says US Has Rejected Its Proposal That Russia Take Iranian Uranium Stocks

Date: April 15, 2026

April 15 (Reuters) - The Kremlin's spokesman was quoted as saying on Wednesday that the United States had rejected its proposal that Russia take all of Iran's enriched uranium out of the country as a...

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Netherlands to Spend Nearly $300 Million Euros on Drones for Ukraine

Date: April 15, 2026

AMSTERDAM, April 15 (Reuters) - The Netherlands will spend 248 million euros ($293 million) on producing drones for Ukraine, Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius said on Wednesday. "Drones...

Image for EU eyes grants, subsidies to offset Iran war impact on farming, transport

EU Eyes Grants, Subsidies to Offset Iran War Impact on Farming, Transport

Date: April 15, 2026

BRUSSELS, April 15 (Reuters) - The European Commission plans to propose temporary measures such as grants, subsidies, tax breaks and loans to mitigate the impact of the Iran war on agriculture,...

Image for ECB policymakers see little evidence for now for April hike, sources say

ECB Policymakers See Little Evidence for Now for April Hike, Sources Say

Date: April 15, 2026

By Balazs Koranyi WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - European Central Bank policymakers are wary about raising interest rates as soon as this month as they have yet to see firm evidence that an energy-...

Image for France's Exail revenue surges 40% as maritime robotics drive growth

France's Exail Revenue Surges 40% as Maritime Robotics Drive Growth

Date: April 15, 2026

April 11 (Reuters) - French underwater drone maker Exail Technologies  on Wednesday posted a 40% rise in  first quarter revenue, boosted by its navigation and maritime robotics segment. The company's...

Image for NATO on track to fund Ukraine defence aid despite burden-sharing gaps, Rutte says

NATO on Track to Fund Ukraine Defence Aid Despite Burden-Sharing Gaps, Rutte Says

Date: April 15, 2026

BRUSSELS, April 15 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed optimism Wednesday that the alliance would successfully fund defence aid to Ukraine through the Prioritised Ukraine...