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Iran war fuels tensions in US Democratic primary races
Iran war becomes contentious issue in some Democratic primariesDebate reveals deeper divisions inside the party over its future directionFriction may intensify between progressives and moderates as party seeks a 2028 presidential candidateBy Tim Reid WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - The Iran ...Reuters
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Trump and his allies use familiar tactic to help Iran war messaging: attacking the press
Trump, allies intensify criticism of media coverage of war amid low public support for conflictTrump escalated rhetoric with claims of treasonWhite House spokeswoman says many in media working to discredit Trump, administration and US militaryBy Helen Coster and Nathan Layne NEW YORK, March 18 (R...Reuters
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US senators to grill Trump intelligence team, weeks into Iran war
Annual hearing on global threats likely to focus on IranLawmakers from both parties have asked for more informationHearing comes after intelligence official quit, citing warRepublicans back Trump, Democrats call conflict a 'war of choice'By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters)...Reuters
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Republicans hope to label Democrats as party of election fraud in voter ID debate
Senate Republicans open floor debate on Trump-backed voting billThe SAVE America Act would require proof of US citizenship to register to voteBackers of the bill hope to paint Democrats as against voter IDDemocrats' opposition to SAVE Act could be used as basis for voter fraud claimsBy David Mor...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Child vaccination rate drops sharply in Michigan as RFK Jr influences policy
Reuters data analysis shows swift fall in inoculations of toddlersMichigan officials link vaccination decline to Kennedy's policies and rhetoricTrump's deportation policies keep Latino families away from health clinicsDrop in Michigan rate raises concerns about broader national impactBy Dan ...Reuters
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Disney's new CEO Josh D'Amaro steps up for a wild ride
By Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES, March 18 (Reuters) - Josh D'Amaro officially assumes his new role as Disney's DIS.N chief executive officer at Wednesday's annual shareholder meeting, taking the helm of the entertainment colossus at a time of profound change.The executive's stewar...Reuters
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Trump's Homeland nominee testifies before Senate panel with immigration under spotlight
Mullin supports Trump's hardline immigration policiesDemocrats block DHS funding over immigration tacticsMullin's investments and past business practices could face scrutinyBy Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - Markwayne Mullin, nominated to replace outgoing Homeland Security Sec...Reuters
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African nations to borrow $155 billion this year, S&P says
NAIROBI, March 18 - African nations are expected to borrow $155 billion in long-term commercial debt this year, S&P Global Ratings said in a report, a 10% increase on the previous year, to refinance maturing debt and navigate growing fiscal obligations at home.Here are details from the report is...Reuters
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
March 18 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on Wednesday: Australia's 3D Energi said it received a buyout notice from the Australian unit of ConocoPhillips to acquire its participating interest in the VIC...Reuters
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Pope Leo calls universal healthcare a 'moral imperative'
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, March 18 (Reuters) - Pope Leo made a plea on Wednesday for countries to offer their citizens universal healthcare, calling it a "moral imperative" that people have access to the health services they need.Previous popes have called for countries to offer...Reuters
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InPost sees flat 2026 earnings as Yodel integration costs weigh
Q4 adjusted core profit, at 1.1 billion zlotys, misses consensusExpects growth in 2026 revenue and market share, but profit seen flatCEO sees EBITDA breakeven in UK this yearShares flat, as investors focus on ongoing takeover offerBy Mateusz Rabiega March 18 (Reuters) - Parcel locker company InPo...Reuters
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StanChart reviews offers from India's Kotak, Federal to acquire credit-card-only customers, sources say
StanChart puts portfolio of 600,000 credit-card-only customers up for saleKotak Mahindra Bank, Federal Bank submit final bids StanChart to focus on growing affluent credit card business to improve profitabilityStanChart not completely exiting credit card business in IndiaBy Gopika Gopakumar and Adit...Reuters
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Nvidia gets Beijing's nod for H200 chip sales, adapts Groq chip for China, sources say
Chinese authorities approve H200 AI chip sales, source saysNvidia restarting manufacturing of H200 chips, CEO saysNvidia preparing Groq chips for sale in China, sources sayBy Karen Freifeld, Max A. Cherney and Liam Mo NEW YORK, March 17 (Reuters) - Nvidia NVDA.O has won Beijing's approval to ...Reuters
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Tencent's quarterly revenue rises 13% on gaming, AI demand
BEIJING/SINGAPORE, March 18 (Reuters) - Tencent Holdings 0700.HK reported a 13% increase in fourth-quarter revenue on Wednesday, driven by strong demand for gaming and growth in its artificial intelligence services, cementing its position as China's largest social media and gaming company. ...Reuters
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Turkey says NATO deploying more defences to guard southern base
ANKARA, March 18 (Reuters) - NATO is deploying another U.S. Patriot missile defence system to the southern Turkish province of Adana, where personnel from the United States and other countries are located in the Incirlik Air Base, Turkey's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.Turkey, which has NAT...Reuters
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Ukraine seeks release of citizens arrested in India over alleged Myanmar drone activity
India detained six Ukrainians, one US citizen on March 13India accuses group of entering restricted border state without permitsIndia alleges group allegedly crossed into Myanmar to train anti‑junta ethnic armed groups in drone warfareUkraine says 'no established facts' proving allegationsUS...Reuters
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UAE central bank launches resilience package amid Iran war; bank stocks jump
By Federico Maccioni and Hadeel Al Sayegh DUBAI, March 18 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates central bank (CBUAE) on Tuesday unveiled a package to help bolster banks' liquidity, marking its most significant policy move since the pandemic, as Gulf economies move to weather the impact of ...Reuters
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