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

BRUSSELS, April 15 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed optimism Wednesday that t...

15th April, 2026

Image for Middle East war damage to energy assets may cost up to $58 billion, research firm Rystad says
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Middle East war damage to energy assets may cost up to $58 billion, research firm Rystad says

April 15 (Reuters) - The Middle East conflict could saddle the region with as much as $58 billion in...

15th April, 2026

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BYD shuns price war in South Africa to build EV brand

By Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG, April 15 (Reuters) - Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is deliberat...

15th April, 2026

Image for Germany is not taking part in the Iran war, but it is feeling its effects, Finance Minister says
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Germany is not taking part in the Iran war, but it is feeling its effects, Finance Minister says

By Christian Kraemer BERLIN, April 15 (Reuters) - Although Germany is not involved in the Iran war,...

15th April, 2026

Image for UN experts condemn Israeli strikes on Lebanon, UN rights body says
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UN experts condemn Israeli strikes on Lebanon, UN rights body says

April 15 (Reuters) - United Nations experts on Wednesday condemned Israel's bombing in Lebanon earli...

15th April, 2026

Image for Energean hopes for major discovery off western Greece, says CEO
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Energean hopes for major discovery off western Greece, says CEO

ATHENS, April 15 (Reuters) - Oil and gas producer Energean will aim for a big discovery of hydrocarb...

15th April, 2026

Image for Finance ministers warn of prolonged market impact from Middle East conflict
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Finance ministers warn of prolonged market impact from Middle East conflict

LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) - Finance ministers from more than 10 countries said on Wednesday that th...

15th April, 2026

Image for IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock
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IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The war in the Middle East has intensified strains...

15th April, 2026

Image for Spain and Portugal flight and hotel bookings jump as tourists avoid Middle East
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Spain and Portugal flight and hotel bookings jump as tourists avoid Middle East

By Corina Pons MADRID, April 15 (Reuters) - Spain and Portugal are experiencing a surge in late spri...

15th April, 2026

Image for EU targets Meta with possible interim measures over WhatsApp AI rival ban
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EU targets Meta with possible interim measures over WhatsApp AI rival ban

BRUSSELS, April 15 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Wednesday it intended to impose inter...

15th April, 2026

Image for Russia's Putin scolds top officials for economic contraction
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Russia's Putin scolds top officials for economic contraction

MOSCOW, April 15 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin scolded his top officials on Wednesday...

15th April, 2026

Image for Silver faces sixth year of deficit with stock drawdown raising squeeze risks, research shows
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Silver faces sixth year of deficit with stock drawdown raising squeeze risks, research shows

LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) - The silver market is heading for a sixth year of structural deficit, wi...

15th April, 2026