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Russia uses gas pipeline to surprise Ukrainian forces in Kursk, bloggers say
MOSCOW, March 9 (Reuters) - Russia was storming the town of Sudzha on Sunday after special forces used a gas pipeline to surprise Ukrainian units as part of a major offensive to eject Ukrainian soldiers from the western Russian region of Kursk, pro-Russian war bloggers said.Thousands of Ukrainian so...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
End of US sanctions waiver for Iraq to buy Iran energy presents 'temporary operational challenges', says Iraqi PM adviser
March 9 (Reuters) - The end of a U.S. sanctions waiver that allowed Iraq to buy Iranian energy "presents temporary operational challenges", the Iraqi prime minister's foreign affairs adviser, Farhad Alaaeldin, told Reuters on Sunday. Alaaeldin said Iraq was "committed to its strategi...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
REFILE-Environmental NGO sues Trump's EPA, Citibank over funding freeze
By Rich McKay March 8 (Reuters) - An environmental nonprofit sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Citibank on Saturday, seeking billions of dollars for solar and other projects frozen by the bank as the Trump administration slashes federal spending.Climate United Fund alleges that in...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
Trump administration ends Iraq's waiver to buy Iranian electricity
WASHINGTON, March 8 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has let a waiver allowing Iraq to pay Iran for electricity lapse, a State Department spokesperson said on Saturday, saying Washington will not allow Tehran any degree of economic or financial relief."The President’s maximum pressure campai...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
Venezuela president says flights to bring home migrants from US 'affected'
March 8 (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Saturday that scheduled flights to bring home Venezuelan migrants from the U.S. had been affected by "this unexplained, tremendous commotion", after the Trump administration canceled a license allowing Chevron to operate in the ...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
White House reiterates Trump's warning to Iran
WASHINGTON, March 8 (Reuters) - The White House, responding to Iran's rejection of President Donald Trump's call to negotiate a nuclear agreement, on Saturday reiterated Trump's assertion that Tehran can be dealt with either militarily or by making a deal."We hope the Iran Regime put...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
REFILE-Trump says House, Senate have created a "very good funding bill"
March 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the House and Senate have put together a "very good funding bill," and urged Republicans to vote for it next week, while warning that Democrats will "do anything" to shut the government down. "I am asking you all to...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
China hits back at Canada with fresh agriculture tariffs
Canada put levies on China EVs, other goods late last yearNew China tariffs take effect March 20By Joe Cash, Mei Mei Chu and Yukun Zhang BEIJING, March 8 (Reuters) - China announced tariffs on over $2.6 billion worth of Canadian agricultural and food products on Saturday, retaliating against levi...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Barrick says 'committed to reaching a mutually beneficial resolution' in Mali
By Portia Crowe March 8 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold remains "fully engaged and committed to reaching a mutually beneficial resolution" with Mali to end a dispute over its assets there, its chief operating officer for Africa and the Middle East said in a memo seen by Reuters on Saturday.The C...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
At least 14 killed, 37 wounded in Russian missile strike on Ukraine, Kyiv says
Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles, dronesUkraine's Zelenskiy calls for stronger air defenceUkraine attacks Russian major oil refinery KYIV, March 8 (Reuters) - At least 14 people were killed and 37 wounded, including five children, in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's east...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Russia's Kirishi refinery hit by debris during Ukrainian drone attack
Kirishi refinery is one of Russia's top two refineriesTank at the refinery damaged by falling debris, governor says Russia says 31 drones attacked Russia By Guy FaulconbridgeMOSCOW, March 8 (Reuters) - A tank at Russia's Kirishi oil refinery, one of the country's largest, was damaged by ...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Russia's Kirishi refinery attacked by Ukrainian drones, governor says
MOSCOW, March 8 (Reuters) - A tank at Russia's Kirishi refinery, one of Russia's largest, was damaged by falling debris during a Ukrainian drone attack, the governor of the northwestern Leningrad region said on Saturday.Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
ERCOT Issues OCN For March 8, 2025, Through 2400, March 8, 2025 On Wildfire Risk In Large Portion Of Central And West Texas
March 8 (Reuters) - ERCOT - AT 00:01, ERCOT IS ISSUING A OCN FOR MARCH 8, 2025, THROUGH 24:00, MARCH 8, 2025 ON WILDFIRE RISK IN LARGE PORTION OF CENTRAL AND WEST TEXASERCOT - A TO HAS TAKEN ACTION TO DISABLE RECLOSING ON APPROXIMATELY 18 TRANSMISSION LINES.Source text: https://tinyurl.com/39k59rbfReuters
Sat, Mar 8
RPT-China announces retaliatory tariffs on some Canada farm, food products
BEIJING, March 8 (Reuters) - China's announced tariffs on some Canadian agricultural and food products on Saturday in response to Canada placing import levies on Chinese electric vehicles and steel and aluminium products.A 100% tariff will be applied to Canadian rapeseed oil, oilcakes and peas f...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
China announces retaliatory tariffs on some Canada farm, food products
BEIJING, March 8 (Reuters) - China's announced tariffs on some Canadian agricultural and food products on Saturday in response to Canada placing import levies on Chinese electric vehicles and steel and aluminium products.A 100% tariff will be applied to Canadian rapeseed oil, oilcakes and peas f...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
LIVESTOCK-CME live cattle futures end higher on firm cash markets
By Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, March 7 (Reuters) - Live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange climbed to one-month highs on Friday, supported by firm cash cattle markets and resilient beef prices, traders said.CME April live cattle LCJ25 settled up 4.000 cents at 200.275 cents per pound ...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Corn barge basis bids firm, soy steady to lower
CHICAGO, March 7 (Reuters) - Spot basis bids for corn delivered by barge to the U.S. Gulf Coast ticked up on Friday, while soybean bids were steady to lower, as volatility in U.S. trade policies with its top export markets continued, traders said.* U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday railed agains...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Panama to request legal, financial documents on CK Hutchison-BlackRock port deal
Deal involves CK Hutchison's 80% stake in Hutchison Ports with an equity value of $14.21 bln Deal to be analyzed to ensure protection of public interest in two ports strategically located near the Panama CanalSeparate audit of CK Hutchison's concession ongoingHead of business chamber in Pana...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
USDA eliminates two food safety advisory committees
Committees advised agency on public health issuesOne committee was eliminated March 6, email showsEliminations carried out under Trump order on reducing government bureaucracyBy Tom Polansek and Leah DouglasCHICAGO/WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has eliminated two...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
