Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Life and death in shattered Mariupol – a survivor’s tale of war in Ukraine
MARIUPOL, Russian-controlled Ukraine (Reuters) - Shells were exploding nearby but Tatiana Bushlanova didn't flinch when she spoke to Reuters in front of the shattered remains of her home in Mariupol l...
Feb 21, 2023
Hong Kong flags handouts to support recovery from COVID shock
By Clare Jim and Donny Kwok HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong will give more handouts to consumers to support the city's recovery from a prolonged economic downturn induced by COVID-19 restrictions, Fina...
Feb 21, 2023
Soccer-Haiti qualify for Women’s World Cup with 2-1 playoff win over Chile
(Reuters) - Haiti secured a place at the upcoming Women's World Cup after defeating Chile 2-1 in the final qualifying playoffs on Wednesday as Melchie Dumonay scored twice at North Harbour Stadium in ...
Feb 21, 2023
Anti-ESG crusader Ramaswamy launches U.S. presidential bid
By Isla Binnie NEW YORK (Reuters) - Vivek Ramaswamy, the activist investor who launched a firm last year to pressure companies to abandon environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) initiativ...
Feb 21, 2023
Australia, Philippines discuss joint patrols in South China Sea
MANILA (Reuters) - Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Wednesday he discussed with his Philippine counterpart pursuing joint patrols in the disputed South China Sea. Marles was speaking...
Feb 21, 2023
Russia’s warship with hypersonic missiles arrives for drills with S.Africa, China
(Reuters) - Russia's flagship frigate equipped with new generation hypersonic cruise missiles has arrived in the South African port of Richards Bay for exercises that will include China, Russia's RIA ...
Feb 21, 2023
China boosts Australian coal imports on hopes for more easing of curbs -traders, data
By Muyu Xu and Chen Aizhu SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Chinese utilities and traders have stepped up purchases of Australian coal in February, encouraged by signs of further policy relaxation after trade part...
Feb 21, 2023
North Korea may fire ICBM at normal angle, conduct nuclear test – S. Korean lawmakers
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea could test-fire intercontinental ballistic missiles at a normal angle and conduct its seventh nuclear test this year to perfect its nuclear and missile capabilities, South...
Feb 21, 2023
Hong Kong GDP to grow 3.5%-5.5% in 2023 – financial sec
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's economy is expected to grow 3.5%-5.5% this year after shrinking 3.5% in 2022, as it leaves behind COVID-19 restrictions that had isolated the city from the rest of th...
Feb 21, 2023
Oil steadies as investors await U.S. Fed Reserve comments
By Shariq Khan (Reuters) - Oil prices were steady on Wednesday as investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve's comments after recent data pointed to the possibility of more interest rates hikes, which m...
Feb 21, 2023
