Geopolitics

Image for Russia warns drone plans for Ukraine are pulling Europe deeper into war
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Russia warns drone plans for Ukraine are pulling Europe deeper into war

MOSCOW, April 15 (Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry warned on Wednesday that European plans to st...

15th April, 2026

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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

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Ukraine retakes 50 sq km of territory in March, army chief says

April 15 (Reuters) - Ukraine regained control of nearly 50 sq km (19 sq miles) of its territory from...

15th April, 2026

Image for EU warns of prolonged energy shock, forced cuts if Iran war continues
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EU warns of prolonged energy shock, forced cuts if Iran war continues

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, April 15 (Reuters) - The European Union warned member countries on Wednesda...

15th April, 2026

Image for Russia launches more than 300 drones, missiles at Ukraine overnight
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Russia launches more than 300 drones, missiles at Ukraine overnight

April 15 (Reuters) - Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with hundreds of drones and three ballistic m...

15th April, 2026

Image for UN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity
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UN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity

By Joyce Lee and Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, April 15 (Reuters) - North Korea has made "very serious" advan...

15th April, 2026

Image for US shuts down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks
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US shuts down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The United States said on Wednesday its military had complete...

15th April, 2026

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Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2

By John Geddie and Tim Kelly TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Japan's imminent easing of arms export rule...

15th April, 2026

Image for China calls US claims of military pressure on Taiwan a 'distortion'
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China calls US claims of military pressure on Taiwan a 'distortion'

BEIJING, April 15 (Reuters) - The United States' claims about China exerting military pressure on Ta...

15th April, 2026

Image for Oil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resume
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Oil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resume

By Katya Golubkova TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on expe...

15th April, 2026

Image for Female Iranian student arrives in Iran after release in France, state TV reports
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Female Iranian student arrives in Iran after release in France, state TV reports

April 15 (Reuters) - Iranian student Mahdieh Esfandiari arrived in Iran after being released in Fran...

14th April, 2026

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Ukraine to produce drones in Norway, Oslo says

By Nora Buli OSLO, April 14 (Reuters) - Norway and Ukraine will strengthen their bilateral defence c...

14th April, 2026