Exclusive-India Probes Bribery Claim In Toxic Syrup Tests
Indian authorities have launched an inquiry into an allegation that a local pharmaceutical regulator, in return for a bribe, helped switch samples of cough syrups that the World Health Organization (WHO) had linked to the deaths of children in Gambia before the samples were tested at an Indian laboratory, according to two government officials and documents reviewed by Reuters.
Exclusive-Flag Flies Over Newly Liberated Village, Confirming Ukraine Advancing
Reuters journalists gained access to the newly liberated Ukrainian village of Neskuchne on Tuesday, confirming that Ukraine's forces have been advancing in the early phase of a counteroffensive against Russia's invasion.
Russian Mercenary Chief Says Unsure If His Men Will Continue Fighting In Ukraine
The head of Russia's powerful mercenary Wagner Group said on Tuesday he was "not sure" if his men would continue to fight in Ukraine amid a bitter standoff with the Defence Ministry after capturing the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
London Court Orders UK-registered Firm To Pay Nearly $1 Million To Beirut Blast Victims
A London court has ordered a British-registered company to pay more than 800,000 pounds ($1 million) in damages to victims of the 2020 blast at Beirut's port, a lawyers group in Lebanon said on Monday, in the first such verdict over the explosion.
Explainer-Europe's Biggest Nuclear Plant - At Centre Of A War Zone And Dam Breach
A disastrous breach in Ukraine's huge Kakhovka dam has further stoked alarm over the safety of the nearby Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which has for months been a target of shelling due to its proximity to military front lines.
Explainer-Russia's Plan To Deploy Nuclear Weapons In Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin in March announced a plan to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, Moscow's first move of such warheads outside Russia since the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union.
US Official Denies Any Talks With Iran On An Interim Nuclear Deal
The United States and Iran are not discussing an interim nuclear deal, a U.S.
Trump To Face Charges In Florida Court In Classified Documents Case
Former U.S. President Donald Trump was due to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday to face criminal charges that he unlawfully kept national-security documents when he left office and lied to officials who sought to recover them.
Japan's Kishida To Unveil New Child Care Plan Amid Election Rumours
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to unveil on Tuesday a package of measures aimed at reversing the dwindling birthrate, by increasing payouts to families with children.
Ceding Ground In Ukraine, Russia Kills Civilians In Apartment Block Strike
A Russian missile strike killed at least six civilians in an apartment building in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's hometown on Tuesday, while Moscow's forces yielded ground in the early stages of a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
NATO Pushes For Common Standards To Tackle Shortfalls In Artillery Munitions
The heads of leading arms-making companies meet NATO defence ministers this week to discuss increasing production and standardising artillery shells as the war in Ukraine depletes stocks.
Seven Dead As India Steps Up Evacuations Ahead Of Cyclone
Four boys drowned after venturing into rough seas in Mumbai as Indian authorities began evacuating people from western coastal areas on Tuesday, two days before a powerful cyclone approaches Gujarat state and neighbouring southern Pakistan.
Russian Missile Attack Kills Six In Ukrainian President's Hometown
At least six people were killed in a Russian missile strike on an apartment building in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's hometown of Kryvyi Rih on Tuesday, officials said.
Twenty-two U.S. Troops Injured In Syria Helicopter Mishap, U.S. Says
Twenty-two U.S. service members were injured in a helicopter "mishap" in northeast Syria on Sunday, the U.S.
India, Turkey, Nigeria Threatened To Shut Down Twitter, Founder Says
Twitter was threatened with shut down in India, Nigeria and Turkey unless it complied with orders to restrict accounts, with India wanting to curb journalists' and protesters' use of the social media platform, co-founder Jack Dorsey said on Monday.
Western Canada Covered In Smoke As Wildfires Loosen Grip On Quebec
Smoke shrouded Western Canada on Monday as wildfires flared again in the main oil-producing province of Alberta, while firefighters in Quebec doused some of the worst early season blazes, allowing thousands of evacuees to return home.
Iran, Venezuela Eye Trade Increase, Sign Petrochemical Deal
Iran and Venezuela want to increase bilateral trade to $20 billion, up from $3 billion, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday during a visit to Caracas.
White House: US Shared Concerns With Cuba About Hosting China Spy Base
The United States has made its concerns known to the Cuban government about Cuba hosting Chinese spy operations on its territory, White House spokesperson John Kirby said on Monday.
Draining Of Ukraine's Kakhovka Reservoir Offers A Reminder Of Past And Present Wars
The draining of one of Europe's largest reservoirs as a result of the destruction of the Kakhovka dam has revealed submerged military objects that offer a reminder of wars past and present on Ukrainian soil.
U.S. Limits Exports To Flight Schools, Others For Training Chinese Military Pilots
The Biden administration on Monday added 43 entities to an export control list, including Frontier Services Group Ltd, a security and aviation company previously run by Erik Prince, for training Chinese military pilots and other activities that threaten U.S.
Trump To Fly To Florida To Face Charges In Documents Case
Former President Donald Trump flies to Miami on Monday to face criminal charges of unlawfully keeping U.S.
Exclusive-Coalition Aims To Begin Ukrainian F-16 Pilot Training By Summer - Dutch Minister
Ukrainian pilots could begin training to fly U.S.-manufacture F-16 fighter jets as soon as this summer, the Dutch defense minister has told Reuters, a first step toward supplying Kyiv with a powerful, long-term capability in its war with Russia.
Analysis-Lebanon's Hezbollah Mobilises To Block IMF's Azour For Presidency
The Iran-backed Hezbollah and its closest allies are set to torpedo an attempt by rivals to elect a senior IMF official as Lebanese president this week, in a tussle that underlines its decisive sway and the dim prospects for reviving the crumbling state.
Analysis-After Johnson Outburst, UK's Sunak Faces Tax Cut Demands From Divided Party
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will face more pressure from his fractious party to cut taxes after a blistering critique from Boris Johnson, even if the British leader can most probably stave off more resignations.
Indonesia Court To Rule On Voting System Change As Election Nears
Indonesia's Constitutional Court is expected to issue a ruling on Thursday on a bid to change the country's voting system, an official said, a case that has sparked concern about a possible delay to an election just eight months away.
UK's Sunak Faces Down Critics After Boris Johnson Honours Row
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday he had rejected a plea from Boris Johnson to overrule an independent body and allow some of the former leader's allies to join parliament's upper chamber because he didn't think it was right.
Berlusconi's Passing Paves Way To Reshape Business Empire
News of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's death on Monday sent shares in his family's MFE-MediaForEurope broadcaster soaring, fitting a pattern of market reaction to updates on his worsening heath in recent months.
Ukraine Reports Small Gains In Early Stages Of Counteroffensive
Ukraine said on Monday its troops had recaptured a fourth village from Russian forces in a cluster of settlements in the southeast, a day after reporting the first small gains of its long-anticipated counteroffensive.
Silvio Berlusconi, Former Italian Prime Minister And Media Mogul, Dies At 86
Silvio Berlusconi, the billionaire media mogul and former Italian prime minister who transformed the nation's politics with polarising policies and often alarmed his allies with his brazen remarks, died on Monday aged 86.
Analysis-Canadian Wildfires Shutter Sawmills, Drive Up Lumber Prices
Canada's worst-ever spring wildfire season has forced its forestry industry to shutter sawmills, driving up lumber prices and setting production back for months just as housing construction has slowed due to higher costs and a tight labour market.
