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Trump says Iran has asked for a ceasefire, US wants to see Hormuz open first
WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - Iran has asked the United States for a ceasefire, President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, adding Washington would consider this once the Strait of Hormuz was open.Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said Trump's statement about a ceas...Reuters
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With Trump present, Supreme Court questions administration's lawyer on birthright citizenship
Trump first president to attend Supreme Court argumentsTrump signed executive order on first day back in officeBabies born in the US are recognized as American citizensTrump policy targets children of certain immigrantsConstitution's post-Civil War 14th Amendment in focusBy Andrew Chung, John Kr...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-US nicotine pouch fast-track scheme slowed by worries over youth, new users
FDA criticised for being too slow to authorise new brands for saleAimed to license certain labels by end-December under pilot schemeApplications from three companies still pending Sources say delays due to concerns over evidence, risks to youth and non-usersBy Emma Rumney and Patrick Wingrove LON...Reuters
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Asana, PPG Industries, Verisign
April 1 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Asana, PPG Industries and Verisign, on Wednesday. HIGHLIGHTS Asana Inc ASAN.N: RBC raises to sector perform from underperformFirst Citizens Bancshares FCNC...Reuters
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US VP Vance spoke to 'intermediaries' about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says
WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance has been talking to "intermediaries" about the Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.President Donald Trump directed Vance to communicate privately that he was open to a ceas...Reuters
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ADVISORY-Alert wrongly tagged to Midland Exploration withdrawn
An alert on paper and packaging distributor Midland acquiring Wetoska Packaging Distributors was incorrectly tagged to Midland Exploration MD.V, an unrelated company, and has been withdrawn.There will be no substitute.STORY_NUMBER: nTUA4VSTT5STORY_DATE: 01/04/2026STORY_TIME: 02:30 PM GMTReuters
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CORRECTED-With US aid slashed, Nigerian HIV volunteers went door‑to‑door to keep patients alive
2025 US aid freeze disrupted Nigeria's HIV treatment accessCommunity volunteers were crucial in maintaining HIV care US and Nigeria have struck a new deal on HIV fundingBy Ben Ezeamalu and Jennifer Rigby MAKURDI, Nigeria, March 31 (Reuters) - For several months last year, Josephine Angev walk...Reuters
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PRESS DIGEST-Canada - April 1
April 1 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.THE GLOBE AND MAIL-KPMG did not properly audit the Canadian private debt firm Bridging Finance, according to the Ontario Securities Co...Reuters
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In historic first, Trump attends Supreme Court arguments
Arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship orderTrump has denounced the court since its tariffs rulingTrump has sought to limit birthright citizenshipLower court blocked his policy as unconstitutional WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump made a historic visit to the U.S...Reuters
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France tells US NATO serves Euro-Atlantic security, not Hormuz offensive missions
By John Irish PARIS, April 1 (Reuters) - France hit back on Wednesday at threats by President Donald Trump to pull the U.S. out of NATO, saying the military alliance was designed to ensure security in the Euro-Atlantic area and not to launch offensive operations in the Strait of Hormuz.Trump told...Reuters
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Trump admin presents new plan to slash two thirds of consumer watchdog workforce
WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has developed a fresh plan to slash the workforce at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau by about two thirds, stepping back from earlier efforts to get rid of nearly 90% of all employees, court documents showed.In ...Reuters
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Iran would welcome Russia as mediator in conflict with US and Israel, TASS cites envoy as saying
MOSCOW, April 1 (Reuters) - Iran would welcome Russia as a mediator to help resolve the conflict with the United States and Israel, Russia's state‑run TASS news agency cited Iran's envoy to Moscow, Kazem Jalali, as saying.Reuters
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Softbank Executes First Tranche Of $10 Billion In OpenAI Group PBC Via Softbank Vision Fund 2
April 1 (Reuters) - SoftBank Group Corp 9984.T:SOFTBANK: EXECUTED FIRST TRANCHE OF $10 BILLION IN OPENAI GROUP PBC VIA SOFTBANK VISION FUND 2SOFTBANK: PLANS TO COMPLETE 2ND & 3RD TRANCHES, EACH $10.0 BILLION, ON JULY 1 & OCTOBER 1 RESPECTIVELYReuters
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France suspects link to pro-Iranian group in foiled BofA Paris plot
HAYI posted video naming Bank of America Paris as target, prosecutors saySecurity sources say HAYI uses Iran-linked tactics, recruits criminals to avoid detectionFour suspects under investigation, device was most powerful of its kind found in FranceBy Mathieu Rosemain and John Irish PARIS, April ...Reuters
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Belgian court orders Poland, Romania to buy $2.2 billion of Pfizer COVID vaccines
BRUSSELS, April 1 (Reuters) - A Belgian court on Wednesday ordered Poland and Romania to take delivery of 1.9 billion euros ($2.2 billion) worth of COVID-19 vaccines made by U.S. drugmaker Pfizer PFE.N.Pfizer sued Poland and Romania in late 2023 in a Belgian court to force the two countries to compl...Reuters
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Trump tells Reuters 'it's a good thing' Tiger Woods is seeking treatment
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised Tiger Woods after the golfer said he would seek treatment and focus on his health after facing DUI charges from his rollover crash in Florida last week."It's a good thing that he's doing,...Reuters
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DIARY-Political and General News Events from April 1
April 1 (Reuters) - For other diaries, please see:Political and General News POL/DIARYTop Economic Events M/DIARYEmerging Markets Economic Events EMRG/DIARYGovernment Debt Auctions D/DIARYU.S. Federal Reserve FED/DIARYToday in Washington WASH/DIARY --------------------------------------------------...Reuters
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