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US senators to grill Trump intelligence team, weeks into Iran war
Annual hearing on global threats likely to focus on IranLawmakers from both parties have asked for more informationHearing comes after intelligence official quit, citing warRepublicans back Trump, Democrats call conflict a 'war of choice'By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters)...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Republicans hope to label Democrats as party of election fraud in voter ID debate
Senate Republicans open floor debate on Trump-backed voting billThe SAVE America Act would require proof of US citizenship to register to voteBackers of the bill hope to paint Democrats as against voter IDDemocrats' opposition to SAVE Act could be used as basis for voter fraud claimsBy David Mor...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
EXCLUSIVE-Child vaccination rate drops sharply in Michigan as RFK Jr influences policy
Reuters data analysis shows swift fall in inoculations of toddlersMichigan officials link vaccination decline to Kennedy's policies and rhetoricTrump's deportation policies keep Latino families away from health clinicsDrop in Michigan rate raises concerns about broader national impactBy Dan ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Disney's new CEO Josh D'Amaro steps up for a wild ride
By Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES, March 18 (Reuters) - Josh D'Amaro officially assumes his new role as Disney's DIS.N chief executive officer at Wednesday's annual shareholder meeting, taking the helm of the entertainment colossus at a time of profound change.The executive's stewar...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Trump's Homeland nominee testifies before Senate panel with immigration under spotlight
Mullin supports Trump's hardline immigration policiesDemocrats block DHS funding over immigration tacticsMullin's investments and past business practices could face scrutinyBy Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - Markwayne Mullin, nominated to replace outgoing Homeland Security Sec...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
African nations to borrow $155 billion this year, S&P says
NAIROBI, March 18 - African nations are expected to borrow $155 billion in long-term commercial debt this year, S&P Global Ratings said in a report, a 10% increase on the previous year, to refinance maturing debt and navigate growing fiscal obligations at home.Here are details from the report is...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
March 18 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on Wednesday: Australia's 3D Energi said it received a buyout notice from the Australian unit of ConocoPhillips to acquire its participating interest in the VIC...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Pope Leo calls universal healthcare a 'moral imperative'
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, March 18 (Reuters) - Pope Leo made a plea on Wednesday for countries to offer their citizens universal healthcare, calling it a "moral imperative" that people have access to the health services they need.Previous popes have called for countries to offer...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
InPost sees flat 2026 earnings as Yodel integration costs weigh
Q4 adjusted core profit, at 1.1 billion zlotys, misses consensusExpects growth in 2026 revenue and market share, but profit seen flatCEO sees EBITDA breakeven in UK this yearShares flat, as investors focus on ongoing takeover offerBy Mateusz Rabiega March 18 (Reuters) - Parcel locker company InPo...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
StanChart reviews offers from India's Kotak, Federal to acquire credit-card-only customers, sources say
StanChart puts portfolio of 600,000 credit-card-only customers up for saleKotak Mahindra Bank, Federal Bank submit final bids StanChart to focus on growing affluent credit card business to improve profitabilityStanChart not completely exiting credit card business in IndiaBy Gopika Gopakumar and Adit...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Nvidia gets Beijing's nod for H200 chip sales, adapts Groq chip for China, sources say
Chinese authorities approve H200 AI chip sales, source saysNvidia restarting manufacturing of H200 chips, CEO saysNvidia preparing Groq chips for sale in China, sources sayBy Karen Freifeld, Max A. Cherney and Liam Mo NEW YORK, March 17 (Reuters) - Nvidia NVDA.O has won Beijing's approval to ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Turkey says NATO deploying more defences to guard southern base
ANKARA, March 18 (Reuters) - NATO is deploying another U.S. Patriot missile defence system to the southern Turkish province of Adana, where personnel from the United States and other countries are located in the Incirlik Air Base, Turkey's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.Turkey, which has NAT...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Ukraine seeks release of citizens arrested in India over alleged Myanmar drone activity
India detained six Ukrainians, one US citizen on March 13India accuses group of entering restricted border state without permitsIndia alleges group allegedly crossed into Myanmar to train anti‑junta ethnic armed groups in drone warfareUkraine says 'no established facts' proving allegationsUS...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
ANALYSIS-Hong Kong IPO pipeline set to suffer amid Beijing's scrutiny of 'red-chip' listings
Red-chip IPOs set to face lengthy delays as domicile rules changeForeign interest in Chinese firms expected to take a hit Regulators want to boost oversight of how red-chip firms use listing proceeds, sources say HONG KONG, March 18 (Reuters) - Beijing's tightened scrutiny of plans by Chines...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
KKR to invest up to $310 million in India e-bus deal
March 18 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity firm KKR KKR.N will invest up to $310 million through a partnership with Indian electric commercial vehicle maker PMI Electro Mobility Solutions and its e-bus platform Allfleet India, the companies said on Wednesday.KKR will acquire a majority stake in Allfle...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Hong Kong's uCloudlink Q4 revenue falls 14.6% on lower product sales
OverviewHong Kong mobile data marketplace's Q4 revenue fell 14.6% yr/yrAdjusted net income for Q4 turned positive vs a year ago adjusted net loss, driven by improved operational disciplineCompany attributed revenue decline to lower product sales, while service revenues grew slightlyOutlookuCloud...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Aircraft lessor AerCap orders 100 Airbus A320neo jets
March 18 (Reuters) - Aircraft leasing major AerCap AER.N agreed to buy 100 Airbus AIR.PA A320neo-family jets, the companies said on Wednesday.The order includes 23 A320neo and 77 A321neo aircraft, with deliveries planned to begin in 2028, continuing through 2034, they said.AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly sa...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
