Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Israeli laser defense system able to intercept drones, missiles in test
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A high-powered laser defense system has for the first time passed a test to intercept drones, missiles and other aerial threats, Israel's Defense Ministry said on Thursday. Israe...
Apr 14, 2022
TD CEO Masrani says bank tax is not good policy, warns of ‘unintended consequences’
By Nichola Saminather TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto-Dominion Bank's Chief Executive Bharat Masrani on Thursday criticized the Canadian Liberal government's planned tax on banks and called for policymake...
Apr 14, 2022
Exxon Mobil begins studies for carbon storage hub in southeast Australia
(Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp said on Thursday it has begun design studies for its carbon capture storage (CCS) hub in southeast Australia, similar to its project in Houston, Texas, to reduce emissions...
Apr 14, 2022
U.S. State Department to cut back on ‘Do Not Travel’ COVID advisories
(Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said Thursday will sharply cut back on "Do Not Travel" advisories for international destinations after public health officials announced a change in how they will...
Apr 14, 2022
U.S. preps new effort to crack down on Russian sanctions evasion -official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is preparing new efforts to crack down on sanctions evasion by Russia, President Joe Biden's national security adviser said on Thursday. "Where our focus will ...
Apr 14, 2022
Citigroup in ‘initial discussions’ to sell Mexico business – CFO
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc is having "initial discussions" with possible buyers of its Mexico consumer banking business, Chief Financial Officer Mark Mason said on Thursday. Mason added that r...
Apr 14, 2022
Africa experiencing longest decline in COVID-19 infections since start of pandemic
DAKAR (Reuters) - Africa is experiencing its longest-running decline in COVID-19 infections since the onset of the pandemic, the World Health Organization said on Thursday. Recorded weekly cases have ...
Apr 14, 2022
“It is bad”: Survivors count costs of South Africa’s devastating floods
By Rogan Ward DURBAN (Reuters) - Residents of South Africa's coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal were picking up the pieces on Thursday after one of the worst floods in recent history ravaged the area, ...
Apr 14, 2022
ECB cannot ensure growth, but should stabilize prices – Lindner
By Christian Kraemer BERLIN (Reuters) -Inflation is the biggest threat to public finances and the European Central Bank should act on its mandate to stabilise prices, German Finance Minister Christian...
Apr 14, 2022
The game is afoot: central banks ramp up inflation fight
LONDON (Reuters) - Central banks are racing to get on top of surging inflation, with New Zealand and Canada delivering aggressive half-point rate hikes this week and the ECB on Thursday sticking with ...
Apr 14, 2022
