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Exclusive-US turns to Ukrainian counter-drone tech after Iran attacks, sources say

Exclusive-US turns to Ukrainian counter-drone tech after Iran attacks, sources say

By David Jeans NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. military has introduced Ukrainian counter-drone technology in recent weeks at a key U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia, according to five people with knowledge of the matter, as it seeks to stem attacks that have destroyed aircraft and buildings, and
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US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war

US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war

U.S. military officials are calling for spending tens of billions of dollars in the next budget year on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets that have been a key part of fighting the Iran war
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Explainer-Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?

Explainer-Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?

GENEVA, April 21 (Reuters) - The 10th United Nations secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027. Here are the candidates so far running to take over from outgoing U.N. chief Antonio Guterres.
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US waiver set to keep Russian oil exports to India near record high

US waiver set to keep Russian oil exports to India near record high

MOSCOW/LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Russian oil sales to India are set to remain near record highs in April and May following a new U.S. sanctions waiver, and refiners have already secured much of their supply needs via non-sanctioned entities and vessels, traders said and data showed on Tuesday.
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Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats

Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats

By Nathan Layne BRIGHTON, Michigan, April 22 (Reuters) - Tom Barrett tapped into voter frustration over high gas prices as part of his successful 2024 run for Congress in Michigan. Now the Republican is on the defensive on that same issue as Democrats see an opportunity to flip his seat.
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President Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire, Boosting Stock Futures

President Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire, Boosting Stock Futures

President Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire, Boosting Stock Futures
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Ethiopian Airlines buying six more Boeing 787-9 airplanes

Ethiopian Airlines buying six more Boeing 787-9 airplanes

By David Shepardson ARLINGTON, Virginia April 20 (Reuters) - Africa's largest carrier Ethiopian Airlines on Monday said it is buying six additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets as it looks to expand its long-haul flights across Africa and to the U.S., Europe and Asia.
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Analysis-With tariffs stalled, Trump's China policy drifts

Analysis-With tariffs stalled, Trump's China policy drifts

By Michael Martina WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - When President Donald Trump returned to office in 2025, he vowed to use tariffs to reset relations with China, which he said was "killing" the United States with its trade policies.
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RTX lifts profit, revenue forecasts amid strong demand for weapons

RTX lifts profit, revenue forecasts amid strong demand for weapons

By Mike Stone and Aishwarya Jain April 21 (Reuters) - Defense contractor RTX on Tuesday lifted its 2026 profit and revenue forecasts, betting on sustained aftermarket sales and growing demand for its missile systems and other weapons amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Column-Amid Middle East chaos, China changes tactics on Taiwan and Japan

Column-Amid Middle East chaos, China changes tactics on Taiwan and Japan

By Peter Apps April 17 (Reuters) - As U.S.
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The Kremlin, on the U.S. waiver, says you cannot ignore Russia's oil volumes

The Kremlin, on the U.S. waiver, says you cannot ignore Russia's oil volumes

MOSCOW, April 20 (Reuters) - The Kremlin, when asked on Monday about a U.S. sanctions waiver on some Russia's oil exports, said that Russia was a responsible and important player on global energy markets and that it was hard not to take Russia's export volumes into account.
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Hormuz shipping again near standstill after shots and seizure

Hormuz shipping again near standstill after shots and seizure

By Jonathan Saul and Nerijus Adomaitis LONDON, April 20 (Reuters) - Ships were largely avoiding the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after an escalation at the weekend in which Iran fired what appeared to be warning shots at vessels and the U.S. military seized an Iranian cargo ship.