Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Fighting between Sahel-based jihadist rivals spills into Niger
By Robbie Corey-Boulet DAKAR, April 9 (Reuters) - The West African affiliates of al Qaeda and Islamic State have clashed in Niger for the first time, according to a statement from one of the groups, a...
Apr 09, 2026
Italy says EU should consider pausing budget rules if Iran crisis persists
ROME, April 9 (Reuters) - European Union authorities should consider a temporary suspension of budget deficit rules if the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran flares up again, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ...
Apr 09, 2026
Factbox-Hostage stand-offs and disputed comments: Past papal visits to Africa
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, April 9 (Reuters) - Pope Leo leaves on Monday for a visit to four countries in Africa, in an ambitious tour to urge world leaders to address the needs of the continent....
Apr 09, 2026
Pope Leo heads to Africa on ambitious tour to urge help for continent
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, April 9 (Reuters) - Pope Leo leaves on Monday for a visit to four countries in Africa, in an ambitious tour to urge global leaders to address the needs of the continent...
Apr 09, 2026
China's car exports accelerate despite disruption from Mideast crisis
BEIJING, April 9 (Reuters) - Car exports, an increasingly important source of growth for China's hyper-competitive auto sector, picked up pace in March despite shipment disruptions from the crisis in ...
Apr 09, 2026
Romanian president appoints chief prosecutors despite opposition
BUCHAREST, April 9 (Reuters) - Romania's centrist President Nicusor Dan appointed seven chief prosecutors and deputies late on Wednesday despite opposition from civil society and the country's top jud...
Apr 09, 2026
China hopes 'relevant parties' can grasp chance at peace in Iran war
BEIJING, April 9 (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry said it hoped the "relevant parties can grasp this chance at peace and bring the region back to stability as soon as possible" after the U.S. and ...
Apr 09, 2026
Spain condemns Israeli attacks on Lebanon, reopens Tehran embassy
MADRID, April 9 (Reuters) - Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares on Thursday accused Israel of violating international law and a newly brokered two-week ceasefire in the Middle East by carryin...
Apr 09, 2026
Israeli military says it has killed nephew of Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem
(Corrects headline and first paragraph to show nephew of Naim Qassem was killed, not Naim Qassem himself) April 9 (Reuters) - Israel said on Thursday it had killed the nephew of Naim Qassem, the leade...
Apr 09, 2026
Seven & i delays listing of North America business
TOKYO, April 9 (Reuters) - Seven & i Holdings said on Thursday it has pushed back the timing of the listing of its North American operations to the financial year starting April 2027 or later, rather ...
Apr 09, 2026
