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Uncertainties over Trump, Ukraine loom large ahead of Asian defence meeting
By Jun Yuan Yong and Greg Torode SINGAPORE, May 26 (Reuters) - Uncertainties over the Trump administration's security policies in Asia and Europe, the protracted war in Ukraine as well as fresh India-Pakistan tensions are likely to dominate Asia's leading defence meeting in Singapore la...Reuters
Mon, May 26
Malaysia PM hails 'significant' engagement on Myanmar as Southeast Asian leaders meet
ASEAN leaders to meet China, Gulf counterpartsQuiet engagement on Myanmar matters, Anwar saysAnwar asks Trump for U.S.-ASEAN meeting on tariffsPhilippine president says urgent need to finish maritime code with China By Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Reuters) - Malaysia's Prime Minister An...Reuters
Mon, May 26
Russian forces capture two settlements in eastern Ukraine, TASS reports
MOSCOW, May 26 (Reuters) - Russian forces have captured the settlements of Volodymyrivka and Bilovody in eastern Ukraine, the TASS state news agency reported on Monday, citing Russia's defence ministry.Reuters could not immediately verify the battlefield report.Reuters
Mon, May 26
Elysee plays down apparent shove on Macron from wife in Vietnam
HANOI, May 26 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron's office on Monday played down an incident in which his wife, Brigitte, appeared to push him in the face as the couple arrived in Vietnam at the start of a Southeast Asia tour.In a video, Brigitte Macron appeared to shove her husband bef...Reuters
Mon, May 26
EXCLUSIVE-Russia does not see Vatican as a serious arena for peace talks, sources say
Trump raised idea of Pope Leo hosting peace talksVatican has not publicly commented on his ideaRussian sources note Vatican surrounded by NATO ally ItalyEU sanctions are obstacle to Russian officials going thereRussia, Ukraine are mainly Eastern Orthodox nationsBy Guy Faulconbridge May 26 (Reuter...Reuters
Mon, May 26
Iran will survive even if there are no talks with US, president says
DUBAI, May 26 (Reuters) - Iran will survive even if there are no talks with the United States and more sanctions are applied, President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday according to state media, after U.S. President Donald Trump said weekend negotiations with Tehran were "very good". "I...Reuters
Mon, May 26
Garage meets and sleepless flights: How Nippon Steel's negotiator stuck at US merger
Company veteran Takahiro Mori the face of Japan firm's bidMori has made about 10 trips to U.S. since start of 2025Nippon Steel has long sought U.S. Steel purchaseTrump voices support after political firestormBy John Geddie, Tim Kelly and Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, May 26 (Reuters) - Snow lay thick ...Reuters
Mon, May 26
Iran will not temporarily suspend enrichment to secure nuclear deal with U.S.
DUBAI, May 26 (Reuters) - Iran will not accept temporarily suspending uranium enrichment to secure a nuclear deal with U.S., a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding no date had yet been set for a sixth round of talks with Washington.Reuters
Mon, May 26
South Korea presidential candidate Lee says to restore hotline with North Korea
SEOUL, May 26 (Reuters) - South Korea's liberal presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung said on Monday he would pursue the restoration of communication between Seoul and North Korea, including via a military hotline if elected. The two Koreas have in the past communicated using hotlines but Pyongya...Reuters
Mon, May 26
US demanded South Korea resolve trade imbalance in recent talks, YTN reports
SEOUL, May 26 (Reuters) - The United States demanded that South Korea resolve the trade imbalance between the countries during recent trade talks, South Korean broadcaster YTN reported on Monday, citing an unnamed South Korean trade official.Reuters
Mon, May 26
Thai growth may be just over 1% in 2025 due to tariffs , minister says
BANGKOK, May 26 (Reuters) - Thailand's economy is expected to stumble and growth could come in at just over 1% this year due to U.S. tariffs, the finance minister said on Monday.Pichai Chunhavajira also told a business seminar that Thailand has high liquidity but faces a problem of lending.Reuters
Mon, May 26
Euro area bond yields rise after Trump extends deadline on EU tariffs
By Stefano Rebaudo May 26 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields edged up on Monday as the U.S. backed away from its threat to slap 50% tariffs on European imports, soothing fears of a sharp economic slowdown.U.S. President Donald Trump agreed on Sunday to extend the deadline until July 9 f...Reuters
Mon, May 26
Japanese bonds extend rally as higher yields help bring in buyers
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, May 26 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds (JGBs) extended their rally to a second day on Monday as elevated yields attracted buyers, while caution prevailed before the auction of super-long debt this week.Long-dated debt has been sold off around the world in recent weeks,...Reuters
Mon, May 26
Russia attacks Ukraine for third night in a row, Ukrainian officials say
May 26 (Reuters) - Russia has attacked Ukraine for a third night in a row, Ukrainian regional officials and emergency services said, a day after the biggest aerial attack of the war so far killed at least 12 people and drew condemnation from U.S. President Donald Trump. The air raid...Reuters
Mon, May 26
RPT-PREVIEW-Exxon, Hess to face off over Chevron deal for oilfield riches
Arbitration tribunal under ICC to analyze dispute in confidential hearing in LondonChevron acquisition of Hess hangs in the balanceResolution expected by end of third quarter, faster than typical ICC arbitrationBy Sheila Dang HOUSTON, May 23 (Reuters) - Top U.S. oil producer Exxon Mobil XOM.N and...Reuters
Mon, May 26
King Charles heads to Canada in show of support for realm eyed by Trump
British monarch to open Canadian parliament on two-day visitCharles has subtly backed Canada during Trump's ambitions Faces tricky balancing act as British PM Starmer courts TrumpCharles to travel with Camilla; busy agenda includes puck dropBy Michael Holden and David Ljunggren LONDON/OTTAWA ...Reuters
Mon, May 26
African Development Bank to pick new head to confront U.S. funding cuts
AfDB kicks off annual meeting in AbidjanElection of new bank president to take place on ThursdayNew head to confront U.S. funding cuts, other challengesBy Duncan Miriri NAIROBI, May 26 (Reuters) - The African Development Bank will meet in Ivory Coast this week to pick a new president at a time wh...Reuters
Mon, May 26
Gaza humanitarian group official resigns; cites lack of independence
Director resigns, citing lack of independenceGaza aid group vows to begin deliveries on MondayAid trickling into Gaza in recent days following blockadeBy Brad Brooks and Alexander Cornwell May 25 (Reuters) - The head of a U.S.-backed private humanitarian organization tasked with distributing aid ...Reuters
Mon, May 26
TIMELINE-How Trump's trade war is upending global economy
May 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff decisions since he took office on January 20 have shocked financial markets and sent a wave of uncertainty through the global economy.Here is a timeline of the major developments: February 1 - Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Mexican and mo...Reuters
Mon, May 26
