Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Seven killed, four injured as car carrying migrants crashes in Hungary – police
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Seven people were killed and four injured as a car with a Serbian licence plate carrying migrants crashed into a house late on Monday, after its driver refused to stop for a polic...
Dec 14, 2021
From sake bars to yacht cabins, Singaporeans remodel no-frills public flats
By Edgar Su SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's public housing system is acclaimed for providing affordable homes in the land-scarce country where private apartments can cost upwards of S$1 million ($74...
Dec 14, 2021
Pepco Group core earnings up 46% on new store openings
LONDON (Reuters) - Pepco Group, owner of the PEPCO, Poundland and Dealz discount retailer brands in Europe, on Tuesday reported a 46% rise in full year core profit, reflecting new store openings. The ...
Dec 14, 2021
Blinken says U.S. has strong commitment to Indonesia
JAKARTA (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated on Tuesday a strong American commitment to its strategic partnership with Indonesia and to their engagement on the South China Sea...
Dec 14, 2021
Exclusive-HSBC says clients must have plan to exit coal by end-2023
By Lawrence White and Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC, Europe's leading banker to corporate Asia, laid out its long-awaited policy on financing thermal coal on Tuesday, and said it expected all i...
Dec 14, 2021
In year-end meetings, top central banks may diverge over inflation, Omicron
By Howard Schneider and William Schomberg (Reuters) - Major central banks meet this week to assess risks from the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus even as they consider reducing emergency measur...
Dec 14, 2021
Gulf summit aims to signal solidarity amid Iran tension
RIYADH (Reuters) - Gulf Arab leaders gather on Tuesday for an annual summit expected to stress cohesion after a deep rift, at a time of regional concern over Iran and rising economic rivalry within th...
Dec 14, 2021
China targeted Taipei’s allies while U.S. hosted democracy summit – Taiwan foreign minister
By Sarah Wu TAIPEI (Reuters) - Nicaragua's decision last week to cut ties with Taiwan was part of a deliberate move by China to target the island's diplomatic allies after it was excluded from a democ...
Dec 14, 2021
NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic gets tossed, but Nuggets top Wizards
Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 19 rebounds and nine assists before being ejected, Monte Morris scored 22 points and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Washington Wizards 113-107 on Monday night. Aaron Gord...
Dec 14, 2021
Gunbattle erupts in Indian Kashmir, one militant dead
By Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - Indian troops killed a suspected militant during a gunbattle in the federally-controlled Jammu and Kashmir region on Tuesday, two officials said, as violen...
Dec 14, 2021
