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EU's von der Leyen says common ground for Ukraine strengthened
BRUSSELS, Aug 13 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that Europe, the United States and NATO have strengthened their common ground for Ukraine."We have had a very good call," von der Leyen wrote on X after attending a virtual meeting with U.S. Pre...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Zelenskiy says he warned Trump that Putin is 'bluffing'
KYIV, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he hopes talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin this week will centre on a ceasefire, and that he warned Trump that Putin was "bluffing" about his desire to end the war."I told the U.S. president an...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Nato's Rutte after virtual meeting on Ukraine: united in ending "terrible war against Ukraine"
BRUSSELS, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Following a virtual summit, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday that European leaders, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stand united in their resolve to bring an end to the war against Ukraine."The ball is now i...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Tencent says US AI chip import situation unclear as governments negotiate
BEIJING, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Chinese tech giant Tencent 0700.HK said on Wednesday it lacks clarity on U.S. AI chip imports as Beijing and Washington continue negotiations, though the company maintains it has sufficient inventory for its AI operations."We don't really have a definitive answer ...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Europe urged Trump to defend its security interests in Putin meet, Merz says
BERLIN, Aug 13 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday European leaders had urged U.S. President Donald Trump in a virtual meeting to work towards a peace in Ukraine that safeguarded European and Ukrainian security interests.Speaking ahead of a meeting on Friday between Trump ...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
AT&T, T-Mobile settle US wireless patent cases before trial
By Blake Brittain Aug 13 (Reuters) - AT&T T.N and patent owner Headwater Research told a Texas federal court on Tuesday that they have settled Headwater's lawsuit accusing the telecom giant of violating its rights in wireless communications technology.The companies asked the court to paus...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
World Insurance buys Texas-based Abacus Insurance
By Ashish TiwariAug 13 - (The Insurer) - World Insurance Associates has acquired the business of Abacus Insurance and Financial Services, an Irving, Texas-based agency specializing in hotel, motel and convenience store coverage, the insurance broker said on Tuesday.The deal, completed on April 1, sc...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Comcast Launches World Soccer Ticket For Xfinity Customers
Aug 13 (Reuters) - Comcast Corp CMCSA.O:COMCAST: LAUNCHES WORLD SOCCER TICKET FOR XFINITY CUSTOMERSCOMCAST: WORLD SOCCER TICKET AVAILABLE FOR AN ALL-IN MONTHLY PRICE OF $85COMCAST: VIDEO SPORTS PACKAGE INCLUDES NEARLY 60 CHANNELS, PEACOCK, 300 HOURS OF CLOUD DVRReuters
Wed, Aug 13
Southgobi Resources Announces Proposed Settlement Of Class Action Lawsuit
Aug 13 (Reuters) - SouthGobi Resources Ltd SGQ.V:PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF CLASS ACTION LAWSUITSETTLEMENT IN RELATION TO CO'S RESTATEMENT OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PREVIOUSLY DISCLOSED IN CO'S PUBLIC FILLINGSReuters
Wed, Aug 13
India's Infosys to buy 75% stake in Telstra unit for $153 million
Aug 13 (Reuters) - Indian IT services company Infosys INFY.NS said on Wednesday that it would take a 75% stake in Versent Group, a wholly owned unit of Australia's Telstra Group TLS.AX, for A$233.3 million ($153 million). Versent Group provides cloud services to Australian organisations in secto...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
US insurance brokerage M&A up 6.5% as of end of July: MarshBerry
By Navneeta NandanAug 13 - (The Insurer) - A total of 395 U.S. brokerage M&A transactions were announced in the seven months to July 31, 2025, up 6.5% from 371 deals in the same period last year, according to MarshBerry.The boutique investment bank said that 87 transactions were announced in Jul...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
SPG's Mechanic Group adds Hudson Insurance's Chieppo as practice leader
By Navneeta NandanAug 13 - (The Insurer) - Insurance provider for security and alarm industry the Mechanic Group has appointed Candace Chieppo as its new practice leader.In her new role, Chieppo will be responsible for delivering coverage and service to the MGA's independent agents, while drivin...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Axis Capital launches Murie-led capacity solutions unit
By Ashish TiwariAug 13 - (The Insurer) - Axis Capital has launched Axis Capacity Solutions, a new division focused on developing and supporting structured and multiline portfolio capacity deals on both a facilitated and delegated basis.The Bermuda-based (re)insurer has appointed David Murie to lead ...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Guy Carpenter’s Polkinghorne resigns to join Augment Risk
By David BullAug 13 - (The Insurer) - Reinsurance broking veteran Scott Polkinghorne has resigned from Guy Carpenter to take up a position at Augment Risk.Guy Carpenter and Augment Risk declined to comment.Polkinghorne has more than four decades of experience in the market across treaty, facultative...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
UK foreign minister faces fine after JD Vance fishing trip licence error
LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Britain's foreign minister David Lammy could be on the hook for a 2,500 pounds ($3,394) fine following his fishing trip last week with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, after admitting he didn't have the required licence.Vance and Lammy were pictured by invited media a...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Norway says it is still in talks with U.S. over tariffs
ARENDAL, Norway, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Norway and the United States are still in talks regarding trade tariffs, Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday.The White House on July 31 announced a 15% tariff on imports from Norway.Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
