Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Major fire hits Chilean port, Codelco operations unaffected
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A major fire broke out at Chile's Ventanas port near a refinery and smelter belonging to state-run miner Coldeco, but the company said on Thursday that operations have not been af...
Dec 22, 2022
Asian shares slide as fears over hawkish Fed mount
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian shares eased on Friday, tracking a dive on Wall Street, while the dollar firmed as strong U.S. data revived fears the Federal Reserve will have to retain ...
Dec 22, 2022
China sanctions two Americans over Tibet rights controversy
SYDNEY (Reuters) - China has sanctioned two Americans in retaliation for U.S. sanctions against two Chinese officials over human rights in Tibet, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday. Anti-sanc...
Dec 22, 2022
Analysis-Zelenskiy’s U.S. visit leaves unanswered questions
By Idrees Ali and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, his surprise visit to Washington this week was a clear success: he returns to Europe with new financial and ...
Dec 22, 2022
Japan to unveil record $864 billion budget driven by military costs
By Tetsushi Kajimoto and Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is set to unveil on Friday a record $864 billion budget for the next fiscal year from April, pushed up by increased military spending ...
Dec 22, 2022
Baseball-Bauer’s suspension cut, clearing path for return
(Reuters) - Trevor Bauer's suspension for violating Major League Baseball's (MLB) domestic violence and sexual assault policy has been cut by a neutral arbitrator, clearing the way for the Los Angeles...
Dec 22, 2022
Microsoft tells judges its $69 billion Activision deal would benefit gamers
(Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Thursday that its $69 billion bid to buy "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard would benefit gamers and gaming companies alike. Microsoft made the argument in a f...
Dec 22, 2022
Oil climbs on expected drop in Russian exports, offsets U.S. storm impact
By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Friday on expectations of lower Russian crude exports from the Baltic region in December, offsetting worries that a looming Arctic storm across...
Dec 22, 2022
Mirae Asset Group to invest $72 million in Space X in January 2023
(Reuters) - South Korea's Mirae Asset Group affiliates plan to invest a total of 93 billion won ($72.43 million) in Space X in January 2023, the companies said in regulatory filings on Friday. (Report...
Dec 22, 2022
Australia ready to work with elected gov’t in Fiji -Albanese
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia welcomes the democratic process that has taken place in Fiji and stands ready to work with whoever forms the new government, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday...
Dec 22, 2022
