Finance
US military says it's ready to resume Iran fighting if diplomacy fails
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - The top U.S. general said on Wednesda...
8th April, 2026
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Germany's Merz speaks with Trump after Iran ceasefire, sources says
BERLIN, April 8 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump...
8th April, 2026
Finance
Iran to approach peace talks with US with caution, Iranian ambassador to UN says
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, April 8 (Reuters) - Iran will approach peace talks with the U.S. with...
8th April, 2026
Finance
Iran's shattered economy means any success in war may be fleeting
By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, April 8 (Reuters) - Iranian authorities see the truce wit...
8th April, 2026
Finance
World Bank expects stronger exports to lift Western Balkans growth to average 3.1% in 2026-27
SARAJEVO, April 8 (Reuters) - Economic growth for six Western Balkans countries is projected to incr...
8th April, 2026
Finance
Wars impose deep and prolonged economic costs on countries, IMF research finds
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - Wars cause large and persistent economic losses in...
8th April, 2026
Finance
Developing countries in Europe, Central Asia face slowdown, World Bank says
By Jason Hovet April 8 (Reuters) - Emerging and developing economies in Europe and Central Asia face...
8th April, 2026
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Explainer-What the US, Iran, Israel and Pakistan have said about the ceasefire
April 8 (Reuters) - The United States, Israel and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reached...
8th April, 2026
Finance
Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions
WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - The United States will work closely with Iran and the two countries...
8th April, 2026
Finance
Vance hits out at 'scandalous' Zelenskiy comments about Hungary's Orban
By Humeyra Pamuk and Alan Charlish BUDAPEST, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said o...
8th April, 2026
Finance
Sport-Women's elite sports revenues to reach $3 billion in 2026, Deloitte says
April 8 (Reuters) - Global revenues in women's elite sports will reach at least $3 billion for the f...
8th April, 2026
Finance
Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons
WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said any country supplying...
8th April, 2026