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Eswatini high court dismisses case challenging deal on U.S. deportees
MBABANE, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Eswatini's high court has dismissed a case filed by human rights lawyers and activists who argued that the government's deal with the United States to accept third-country deportees was unconstitutional, a copy of the judgment seen by Reuters on Wednesday showed.Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
South Korea parliament to finalise bill on US investment fund by March 9
SEOUL, Feb 4 (Reuters) - South Korea's National Assembly has agreed to finalise a bill to make investments in the United States by March 9 under a trade deal between the countries, the ruling and main opposition parties said on Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened last week to hike ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza, patient crossings at Rafah halted, Palestinian officials say
Near daily violence continues after October ceasefireIsrael says fire followed a shooting that wounded reservistRafah reopening is part of an October truce under Trump's planBy Nidal al-Mughrabi and Pesha Magid CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes killed 18 ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
India's Westlife Foodworld posts quarterly profit drop as competition bites
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Westlife Foodworld WEST.NS, a McDonald's MCD.N franchisee in India, reported over 85.45% decline in quarterly consolidated profit on Wednesday, hurt by stiff competition from local rivals and higher costs.The restaurant operator posted consolidated profit after tax of 10.2 mill...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Automakers in China roll-out longer-term financing plans to spur demand
BEIJING, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Automakers in China are extending repayment terms for customers to as long as eight years to woo consumers amid stagnant demand in the world's largest auto market.Nissan's 7201.T joint venture with Dongfeng 0489.HK joined at least 10 other car brands, including Xpe...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Iran wanted US talks in Oman as continuation of previous nuclear talks, official says
ANKARA, Feb 4 - Iran decided to move talks with the United States from Istanbul to Oman because it wanted the discussions to be a continuation of previous negotiations there over its nuclear programme, a regional official told Reuters on Wednesday.The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, sa...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Olympics-Salomon banks on Milan Cortina 2026 to revive winter sports roots
By Elisa Anzolin MILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - French brand Salomon is betting that its role in the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will help it reconnect with its winter sports heritage after a major push into more fashion‑driven sneakers and apparel, its Global Chief Brand Officer Scott Mellin said.Sa...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
South Korea parliament to form special committee on US investment law, media reports
SEOUL, Feb 4 (Reuters) - South Korea's National Assembly has agreed to form a special committee to handle the law on making investments in the United States under a trade deal between the countries, News 1 reported on Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened last week to hike tariffs on...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
EXCLUSIVE-Ford and Geely in talks for manufacturing, technology partnership, sources say
Ford and Geely discuss using Ford's European factory spaceTalks include shared vehicle technologies including for automated drivingMore automakers are seeking out partnerships to defray costs Feb 4 (Reuters) - Ford F.N and China’s Geely GEELY.UL are in discussions about a potential partnershi...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Volvo Cars' sales volumes drop 7% in November-January period in challenging market
COPENHAGEN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Sweden-based Volvo Cars VOLCARb.ST sold 177,830 cars in the November-January period, down 7% from the same period a year earlier, it said on Wednesday. Volvo Cars, which is majority-owned by China's Geely Holding, said in a statement sales volumes for fully elect...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Taiwan's MediaTek flags supply chain crunch from AI, says will adjust prices
MediaTek remains upbeat on AI demand, but supply chains strainedMediaTek is Taiwan's top chip design companyTaiwanese tech firms key suppliers for AI darling Nvidia TAIPEI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - A surge in demand for artificial intelligence applications is straining supply chains and driving up c...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Taiwan must pass defence spending to avoid giving wrong impression, president says
Taiwan president proposed $40 bln in extra defence spendingOpposition-controlled parliament has blocked proposalUS lawmakers voice concern on stalled budgetOfficials of Taiwan's largest opposition party visit Beijing TAIPEI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - If Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament c...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Novo Nordisk sees 'painful' US price cuts for Wegovy as investment in the future
COPENHAGEN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said on Wednesday that the price reductions for its obesity drug Wegovy in the U.S. are "painful" for the company's financial results but he hopes that they will be an investment in the future as many more people will be able t...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Taiwan must pass defence spending to avoid giving wrong impression, president says
TAIPEI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - If Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament continues to block $40 billion in proposed extra defence spending the international community could misunderstand the island's determination to defend itself, President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday.Pressure from politic...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Intention To Complete Listing On Euronext Growth Oslo And Fully Underwritten Retail Offer
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd GKP.L:GULF KEYSTONE PETROLEUM LTD INTENTION TO COMPLETE LISTING ON EURONEXT GROWTH OSLO AND FULLY UNDERWRITTEN RETAIL OFFERGULF KEYSTONE PETROLEUM LTD - PRIVATE PLACEMENT OFFERING UP TO EUR 1 MILLION DIRECTED AT NORWEGIAN AND SWEDISH INVESTORSReuters
Wed, Feb 4
Hamak Strategy Appoints Karl Smithson As CEO
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Hamak Strategy Ltd HAMA.L:HAMAK STRATEGY LTD: KARL SMITHSON APPOINTED AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORHAMAK STRATEGY LTD - JAMES CABLE APPOINTED AS CFO AND COMPANY SECRETARYHAMAK STRATEGY: NICOLA HORLICK & MARTIN LAMPSHIRE TO REMAIN AS INTERIM NON-EXECUTIVE CHA...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Oxford BioMedica Signs Multi-Year Supply Agreement With Bristol Myers Squibb
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Oxford BioMedica PLC OXB.L:OXFORD BIOMEDICA PLC - MULTI-YEAR SUPPLY AGREEMENT WITH BMSOXFORD BIOMEDICA PLC - SIGNS MULTI-YEAR SUPPLY AGREEMENT WITH BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBBOXFORD BIOMEDICA PLC: MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH FIVE-YEAR INITIAL TERM AND OPTION TO EXTENDOXFORD BIOMEDICA PLC: ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
