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Explainer-How Deutsche Telecom and T-Mobile US could pull off the world's biggest M&A deal

Explainer-How Deutsche Telecom and T-Mobile US could pull off the world's biggest M&A deal

LONDON/BERLIN, April 22 (Reuters) - Deutsche Telekom is exploring a possible tie-up with T-Mobile US to create a $300 billion telecoms giant, sources said, in what would overtake Vodafone-Mannesmann's $203 billion merger in 1999 to become the biggest M&A deal ever.

Iran war hits Asia's polyester suppliers to global fast fashion

Iran war hits Asia's polyester suppliers to global fast fashion

By Dhwani Pandya, Sumit Khanna , Helen Reid and Ruma Paul SURAT, India, April 24 (Reuters) - A surge in fossil fuel prices since the Iran war is squeezing polyester suppliers and garment makers across India and Bangladesh, threatening to raise costs for fast-fashion retailers like Zara and H&M.

China's global EV push reflects its ambition - and harsh economics at home

China's global EV push reflects its ambition - and harsh economics at home

BEIJING, April 23 (Reuters) - From robotaxis to flying cars, China is on the road to bringing more of its cutting-edge vehicle technology overseas - a strategy that reflects both its global ambition and hard economic realities.

King Charles on US mission to bolster UK's special relationship with royalist Trump

King Charles on US mission to bolster UK's special relationship with royalist Trump

By Michael Holden and Sarah Young LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles heads to the United States next week for the most high-profile trip of his reign so far, on a mission to shore up the future of the two allies' "special relationship" which the Iran war has plunged to its lowest

Germany's big carmakers used to lead the race in China, but now they're 'for the parents'

Germany's big carmakers used to lead the race in China, but now they're 'for the parents'

BEIJING, April 21 (Reuters) - More than 40 years after Volkswagen stole the show at its first Chinese auto fair, it has lost its cutting-edge status in the country, with homegrown brands setting the pace for a younger generation of tech-hungry drivers.

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.

Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costs

Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costs

April 21 (Reuters) - Governments worldwide are trying to shield consumers from soaring energy costs resulting from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

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.

The Latest: Vance and Qalibaf expected in Round Two talks, but Trump says 'I expect to be bombing'

The Latest: Vance and Qalibaf expected in Round Two talks, but Trump says 'I expect to be bombing'

There appears to be movement toward another round of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks, with two regional officials telling The Associated Press Tuesday that both countries have signaled a return to Pakistan for discussions

Japan's exports expand 11.7% in March on brisk demand, higher prices

Japan's exports expand 11.7% in March on brisk demand, higher prices

TOKYO, April 22 (Reuters) - Japan's exports rose for a seventh straight month, data showed on Wednesday, boosted by solid global demand and rising prices and for now defying any major impact from disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

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.

EQT Secures Record $15.6 Billion for Asia Buyout Fund, Highlighting U.S. Investor Interest

EQT Secures Record $15.6 Billion for Asia Buyout Fund, Highlighting U.S. Investor Interest

EQT Secures Record $15.6 Billion for Asia Buyout Fund, Highlighting U.S. Investor Interest