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Afreximbank raises $2 billion with its biggest-ever syndicated loan
NAIROBI, March 30 (Reuters) - The Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) raised $2 billion via a three-year dual tranche syndicated loan, its largest-ever such transaction, it said on Monday. The issue raised $1.73 billion and 228 million euros, the Cairo-based lender said in a statement, which it ...Reuters
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Trump interested in calling on Arab states to help pay for Iran war, White House says
WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump would be interested in calling on Arab countries to pay for the cost of the Iran war, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Monday, adding that she thinks Trump would have more to say on the issue.Leavitt, asked at...Reuters
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US lawmakers press SEC's top official over enforcement director's exit
Blumenthal, Warren seek SEC records, communications over enforcement casesSEC official's departure came after clashes over cases involving Trump tiesTrump administration has taken softer stance on crypto enforcementBy Chris Prentice and Marisa Taylor NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - ...Reuters
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Microsoft unveils AI upgrades, rolls out Copilot Cowork to early-access customers
By Deborah Mary Sophia March 30 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O on Monday unveiled new features in its Copilot research assistant that would allow users to utilize multiple AI models simultaneously within the same workflow, the latest move by the tech giant to improve its AI offering and boost adopt...Reuters
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Israel military issues evacuation warning to 6 villages in Lebanon's western Bekaa
March 30 (Reuters) - The Israeli military on Monday issued evacuation warnings to residents of six villages in Lebanon's western Bekaa region, urging civilians to leave ahead of possible military operations, in the first such warning for those areas.The military said the warning was prompted by ...Reuters
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Trump interested in calling on Arab states to help pay for Iran war, White House says
WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump would be interested in calling on Arab countries to pay for the cost of the Iran war, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Monday, adding that she thinks Trump would have more to say on the issue.Reuters
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Fearing economic collapse after war, Iran cracks down on dissent
Iran's already weak economic outlook shattered by warMost perilous moment may be after bombing endsCrackdown includes arrests, executions, street mobilisation March 30 (Reuters) - A month into its war with the United States and Israel, Iran is trying to forestall any spark of domestic unrest ...Reuters
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Soccer-Poland seek to end 96-year drought in Sweden in playoff final
Poland seek to end 96-year winless streak in SwedenMatch seen as last chance for Poland's veteran players Poland beat Sweden 2-0 in 2022 World Cup playoff March 30 (Reuters) - Poland enter Tuesday’s World Cup playoff final against Sweden seeking to end a winless run on Swedish soil that stret...Reuters
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PREVIEW-NASA set for first crewed moon return in over half a century
Four astronauts near mission for launch around the moon and backArtemis II mission the first crewed test before future landings, other testsNASA working with private companies, hoping for future lunar marketOne estimate forecasts lunar economy revenue at $127 billion by 2050 By Joey Roulette CAPE...Reuters
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Delaware judge accused of bias reassigns Musk cases
Judge McCormick reassigns Musk cases to avoid media bias claimsDefendants cite LinkedIn post as evidence of judge's biasOne shareholder dismisses his case after the reassignmentBy Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Delaware, March 30 (Reuters) - The chief judge on Delaware's corporate court said she wi...Reuters
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Components maker Elmet discloses revenue rise in US IPO filing
By Pragyan Kalita March 30 (Reuters) - Precision-engineered components manufacturer Elmet Group revealed higher annual revenue in its paperwork for a U.S. initial public offering on Monday, as it looks to tap investor appetite for defense-linked businesses.The long-awaited U.S. IPO recovery has ...Reuters
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BREAKINGVIEWS-Mega-merger warps private equity's insurance logic
By Jonathan GuilfordNEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The private-credit battle of titans between Marc Rowan and Steve Schwarzman just took an unexpected turn. The buyout bosses at Apollo Global Management APO.N and Blackstone BX.N have taken different approaches to competing in insuranc...Reuters
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RPT-Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies
Over the weekend, 2,500 Marines arrived in the Middle East Trump administration considers options for Iran operationsPotential missions include Kharg Island, securing oil routes and uranium extractionBy Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - Thousands of soldiers from the U....Reuters
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Robinhood, SoFi pares morning gains after Reuters report on E*TRADE to lead share sale
Shares of retail trading platform Robinhood HOOD.O and fintech lender SoFi Technologies SOFI.O pares gains made earlier in the day to trade down 0.7% at $65.55 and 0.26% at $15.19 respectivelyReuters reports of Morgan Stanley's E*TRADE in talks to lead SpaceX IPO share sale to retail investors, ...Reuters
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Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies
Over the weekend, 2,500 Marines arrived in the Middle East Trump administration considers options for Iran operationsPotential missions include Kharg Island, securing oil routes and uranium extractionBy Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - Thousands of soldiers from the U....Reuters
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Turkey says NATO defences down missile from Iran
Turkey says NATO defences shoot down fourth missile from IranIran has denied targeting Turkey; Ankara says it has proofAnkara has protested and warned Iran against firing missilesIncident comes after Islamabad talks to end war ANKARA, March 30 (Reuters) - A ballistic missile fired from Iran enter...Reuters
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SpaceX's Starlink loses contact with satellite, says no threat to space missions
March 30 (Reuters) - SpaceX's Starlink said one of its satellites had an anomaly on-orbit on Sunday, leading to a loss of communications with the spacecraft at roughly 560 km (347.97 miles) above Earth, though the event does not pose a risk to key missions. The event comes just ahead of the p...Reuters
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