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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
Comcast debuts soccer-focused video package ahead of World Cup
Aug 13 (Reuters) - Internet and media giant Comcast CMCSA.O launched a soccer-focused video package exclusively for its Xfinity customers on Wednesday, as it looks to attract sports fans ahead of major events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Comcast has priced the offering, called "World Socce...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Syrian Kurdish YPG should stop delaying Syria integration, Turkey says
Ankara labels Kurdish militia a terrorist group Kurdish-led group signed integration accord with DamascusAnkara pledged to help rebuild Syria after 13-year civil warTurkey conducted military operations against YPG in pastBy Tuvan Gumrukcu ANKARA, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The Kurdish YPG militia, which ...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
CORRECTED-Star Equity's Q2 revenue up 76%, beats estimates
OverviewStar Equity Q2 2025 revenue grows 76%, beating analyst expectations, per LSEG dataAdjusted EPS for Q2 2025 beats consensus, reflecting improved operational performanceBuilding Solutions division drives revenue growth with large commercial projects and acquisitionsOutlookStar Equity expects s...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
President Nawrocki representing Poland during Trump call, his office says
WARSAW, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Polish President Karol Nawrocki is representing Poland during a teleconference involving United States President Donald Trump and European leaders on Wednesday, his office said on X.Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
ADVISORY-Alert wrongly tagged to Baotailong New Materials Co Ltd withdrawn
An alert on BTL Industries expanding FDA-cleared applications for the EMFACE platform was incorrectly tagged to China-based firm Baotailong New Materials Co Ltd 601011.SS, an unrelated company, and has been withdrawn. There will be no substitute.STORY_NUMBER:nTUA9FQWDNSTORY_DATE:13/08/2025STORY_TIME...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
