Geopolitics

Image for European states accuse Russia of trying to erase memory of Stalin's crimes after monument disappears
Headlines

European states accuse Russia of trying to erase memory of Stalin's crimes after monument disappears

By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW, April 23 (Reuters) - Four European states accused Russia on Thursday of try...

23rd April, 2026

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Finance

Iran fast-boat swarms add to Hormuz threats for shipping

(.) By Jonathan Saul LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - Iran's use of a swarm of small, fast boats to seiz...

23rd April, 2026

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Finance

Russia warns European states against hosting French nuclear bomber planes

By Mark Trevelyan April 23 (Reuters) - Russia warned on Thursday that any European countries that ac...

23rd April, 2026

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Headlines

Mauritius tells UK it will wait until end-July for Chagos deal

PORT LOUIS, April 23 (Reuters) - Mauritius said it would wait up to the end of July for Britain to f...

23rd April, 2026

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Finance

EU leaders to discuss mutual assistance pact amid NATO doubts

By Lili Bayer BRUSSELS, April 23 (Reuters) - European Union leaders will discuss the bloc's mutual a...

23rd April, 2026

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Finance

Italy ready to deploy two minesweepers in Hormuz Strait, navy chief says

ROME, April 23 (Reuters) - Italy is ready to deploy up to four vessels, including two minesweepers,...

23rd April, 2026

Image for Analysis-EU loan throws Ukraine a lifeline but more help needed for war
Finance

Analysis-EU loan throws Ukraine a lifeline but more help needed for war

By Daniel Flynn KYIV, April 23 (Reuters) - The approval of a 90-billion-euro European Union loan thr...

23rd April, 2026

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Finance

Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says

ZOETERMEER, the Netherlands, April 23 (Reuters) - The Netherlands is facing the greatest threat to i...

23rd April, 2026

Image for Iran takes seized ships to port, countries seek info on seafarers' safety
Finance

Iran takes seized ships to port, countries seek info on seafarers' safety

By Jonathan Saul, Renee Maltezou and Yannis Souliotis LONDON/ATHENS, April 23 (Reuters) - Two contai...

23rd April, 2026

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Headlines

Lebanon to seek ceasefire extension in US-hosted talks with Israel

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, April 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. will host a second meeting between Lebanese and Isra...

23rd April, 2026

Image for Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks
Finance

Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

WASHINGTON/DUBAI/ISLAMABAD, April 23 (Reuters) - Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it...

23rd April, 2026

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Morning Bid: How much risk can markets swallow?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee It's hard to pop the champagne w...

23rd April, 2026