Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Nippon Steel emphasises its 'deep roots' in the US as it pursues U.S. Steel deal
By Yuka Obayashi and Ritsuko Shimizu TOKYO (Reuters) - Nippon Steel intends to pursue its proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel and wants its "deep roots" in the United States to be recognised, its new p...
Mar 31, 2024
After bridge collapse, Maryland governor urges Congress to pass funding for rebuild
By Gabriella Borter WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With efforts underway to clean up thousands of tons of steel debris from the collapsed bridge in Baltimore's harbor, Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Sunday ur...
Mar 31, 2024
Russia demands Ukraine hand over head of security service, others
(Reuters) - Russia is demanding that Ukraine hand over all persons connected with terrorist acts committed in Russia, including the head of the country's SBU Security Service, the foreign ministry sai...
Mar 31, 2024
Four killed as sudden heavy rain lashes east Indian state
By Subrata Nag Choudhury CALCUTTA, India (Reuters) - Sudden heavy rainfall and stormy winds lashed parts of India's eastern state of West Bengal on Sunday, killing four and injuring several others, as...
Mar 31, 2024
Drone strike kills Sunni tribal leader in Iraq's Diyala province
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A drone strike on Sunday killed a Sunni tribal leader in Kifri town in Diyala province east of Iraq, police and security officials said. The Sunni tribal leader from the Turkmen mi...
Mar 31, 2024
Nigerian takes to the water to raise mental health awareness
By Seun Sanni and Ope Adetayo LAGOS (Reuters) - Nigerian swimmer Akinrodoye Samuel has tried to raise awareness on mental health in Africa's most populous nation, swimming nearly 12 km (7.45 miles), t...
Mar 31, 2024
Somalia's Puntland refuses to recognise federal government after disputed constitutional changes
BOSASO (Reuters) - Somalia's semi-autonomous state of Puntland said on Sunday it has withdrawn from the country's federal system and will govern itself independently until constitutional amendments pa...
Mar 31, 2024
Japanese banks less reluctant to finance hostile takeovers, lobby chief says
By Makiko Yamazaki and Ritsuko Shimizu TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese banks have become less reluctant to finance hostile acquisitions because the government's new takeover guidelines have shaken off the ...
Mar 31, 2024
Israeli prime minister to be fully sedated to undergo surgery for hernia
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo surgery on Sunday for a hernia his doctors have discovered, a statement from his office said. The prime minister will be fully sedat...
Mar 31, 2024
Finnish authorities detect sulphur-like smell in Helsinki region
HELSINKI (Reuters) - A strong smell resembling that of sulphur or burnt rubber was detected in the region around Finland's capital Helsinki, the city's rescue department said on Sunday. The smell has ...
Mar 31, 2024
