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First deportees from US arrive in Congo capital, sources say

First deportees from US arrive in Congo capital, sources say

By Clement Bonnerot DAKAR, April 17 (Reuters) - The first migrants deported from the United States under a recent bilateral agreement arrived in Democratic Republic of Congo early on Friday, according to one of the migrants, a lawyer in contact with the group and two airport sources.

US sanctions sons of Nicaragua's leaders and officials in the country's gold industry

US sanctions sons of Nicaragua's leaders and officials in the country's gold industry

The Trump administration has slapped sanctions on two sons of Nicaragua’s copresidents, Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, along with other officials and companies tied to the country’s gold sector

The Latest: Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to US naval blockade

The Latest: Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to US naval blockade

The commander of Iran’s joint military command has threatened to halt trade in the Gulf region if the U.S. does not lift its blockade on Iranian ports

French government seeking release of 85-year-old French widow detained by ICE

French government seeking release of 85-year-old French widow detained by ICE

The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 85-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month

US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistance

US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistance

The U.S. is urging other nations to back a “trade over aid” initiative at the United Nations as part of the Trump administration’s broader shift away from donor-focused development assistance and toward greater private investment

The Latest: Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire, Trump says

The Latest: Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire, Trump says

Pakistan’s army chief met with Iranian officials in Tehran in a bid to extend the ceasefire which paused almost seven weeks of war

Exclusive-Congo to receive first group of deportees from US this week, sources say

Exclusive-Congo to receive first group of deportees from US this week, sources say

By Clement Bonnerot, Robbie Corey-Boulet and Giulia Paravicini DAKAR, April 14 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo is set to receive more than 30 deportees from the United States this week, four sources told Reuters, the latest example of Washington using agreements with African governments to

Mexico’s Sheinbaum pushes back on Trump over migrant deaths and Cuba

Mexico’s Sheinbaum pushes back on Trump over migrant deaths and Cuba

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has recently been taking a firmer stance with the U.S., defying pressures where other countries have caved

Ukraine and Germany launch plans for joint production of advanced drones and other defense systems

Ukraine and Germany launch plans for joint production of advanced drones and other defense systems

Ukraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems

Wall Street futures are flat as US and Iran try to restart talks, but oil ticks higher

Wall Street futures are flat as US and Iran try to restart talks, but oil ticks higher

Markets on Wall Street were largely unchanged from a day earlier and oil prices rose modestly Wednesday as mediators moved closer to extending the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and restarting negotiations to salvage the fragile truce

European shares are little changed after Asia finishes higher amid hopes for US-Iran talks

European shares are little changed after Asia finishes higher amid hopes for US-Iran talks

European shares are little changed in early trading after Asian shares finished mostly higher amid hopes the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war

Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia

Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia

Ukraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems