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EU will find ways to get loan to Ukraine, von der Leyen says
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will find ways to provide the 90 billion euro loan…
Netanyahu says Iran no longer has uranium enrichment capacity
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Iran lost uranium enrichment and ballistic missile capabilities after US-Israeli air strikes.
Exclusive: Americans believe Trump will send troops into Iran, and don’t like the idea, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 65% of Americans expect Trump to send troops to Iran but only 7% support it.
Iran crisis should be a catalyst for EU integration, ECB’s Stournaras says
Greek central bank chief says Iran crisis should encourage EU integration and joint debt issuance to increase resilience.
Trump weighs deploying thousands of US troops to Iran: Reuters
The Trump administration is considering sending thousands of US troops to the Middle East amid expanded conflict in Iran.
US approves billions in arms sales to Middle East countries
The U.S. State Department approved arms sales worth $16.5 billion to three Middle East countries amid rising tensions with Iran.
Trump says US needs more money to fund Iran war
Donald Trump said the US needs more funding for the Iran war amid Pentagon budget reports.
Belarus releases 250 prisoners, US agrees sanctions relief, Vilnius embassy says
Belarus freed 250 prisoners in a US-brokered deal, with some sent to Lithuania.
India weighs rule to maximise output at imported-coal plants, sources say
India is considering a rule to force imported coal power plants to increase output ahead of summer.
Big central banks keep options open as traders suspect war will bring rate hikes
Major central banks kept rates steady but remain prepared to act amid inflation concerns tied to the U.S.-Israeli war on…
Thousands of US troops could be deployed for Iran war, Reuters reports
The Trump administration is considering sending thousands more U.S. troops to the Middle East amid the conflict involving Iran.
Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
The ECB held interest rates at 2%, citing risks from the war on Iran. Growth and inflation outlooks are uncertain.
Exclusive: India’s proposal to preload national ID app Aadhaar on phones faced pushback
India privately proposed preloading Aadhaar app on phones in January, facing pushback from smartphone companies.
U.S. and Israeli war aims in Iran are not the same, Gabbard says
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said US and Israeli goals in Iran differ.
US Senate panel votes to advance Trump Homeland nominee
US Senate panel advances Trump Homeland nominee Markwayne Mullin following vote
Despite Trump comments, Israeli officials say US knew of Iran gas field strike
Israeli officials said the US knew about the Iran gas field strike despite Trump's denial.
Joint statement on Strait of Hormuz by European nations and Japan
European nations and Japan issue joint statement on Strait of Hormuz security and energy market stability.
France’s Macron and India’s Modi discuss need for de-escalation in the Middle East
French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the need to reduce tensions in the Middle East…
US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, Bessent says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded on tankers to ease global…
US objectives in Iran have not changed, Hegseth says
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said US objectives in the war against Iran remain unchanged since February 28 strikes.
Bank of England policymakers unanimously keep rates on hold in face of war risks
Bank of England policymakers kept interest rates on hold amid inflation concerns from the Middle East war.
UK and Nigeria agree billion-dollar export finance deal to refurbish ports
UK and Nigeria close nearly $1 billion deal to redevelop Nigerian ports.
India recommends anti-dumping duty on Chinese chemical used in dye industry
India’s trade ministry suggests anti-dumping duty on Chinese chemical imports impacting local producers.
India in talks with Russia, Belarus, Morocco to boost fertiliser imports, sources say
India is negotiating with Russia, Belarus, and Morocco to increase fertiliser imports amid supply risks.
