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Russia struck American electronics manufacturer in western Ukraine, foreign minister says
KYIV, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Russia struck an American electronics manufacturer in western Ukraine in an overnight attack, causing serious damage and casualties, Ukrainian foreign minister said on Thursday."A fully civilian facility that has nothing to do with defense or the military," Andrii Sy...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Tennis-Errani, Vavassori hope mixed doubles win earns respect for overlooked event
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Aug 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Open mixed doubles champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori hope they have earned respect for their event after overcoming a field packed with singles stars to successfully defend their title.The Italians held off six-times Grand Slam singles win...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Healthcare IT company Availity to triple India tech staff by end-2026
By Haripriya SureshBENGALURU, Aug 21 (Reuters) - U.S-based healthcare IT firm Availity will more than triple staff at its India tech centre by end-2026, a senior official told Reuters, as it aims to address cost pressures in the U.S. healthcare system and expand its tech capabilities in India.The co...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Sunrise Communications Q2 Adjusted EBITDAAL Up 1.9%
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Sunrise Communications AG SUNN.S:SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS AG - GUIDANCE FOR 2025 IS RE-CONFIRMEDSUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS AG - Q2 REVENUE STABILISED AND DECLINED ONLY SLIGHTLY (-0.8%) COMPARED TO PREVIOUS YEAR (YOY)SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS AG - Q2 ADJUSTED EBITDAAL GREW (+1.9% YOY)SUNRIS...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Talk of boots on the ground in Ukraine sparks unease in Germany
Germany split over idea of sending peacekeeping force to UkraineSurging far-right accuses government of being 'irresponsible'Troop deployments tricky due to Germany's Nazi pastMerz less assertive on possible troops than Macron, StarmerBy Sarah Marsh and Matthias Williams BERLIN, Aug 2...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Taiwan to massively hike 2026 defence budget as US presses spending increase
Taiwan's 2026 total defence spending to rise 22.9% y/y Defence budget to cross 3% of GDP for first time since 2009Taiwan includes coast guard in defence budget for first timeU.S. has been pressing Taiwan to spend more on its militaryChina has been ramping up military pressure against TaiwanBy Yi...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Tennis-Errani, Vavassori fight back to retain US Open mixed doubles crown
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained their mixed doubles title at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, overcoming Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3 5-7 10-6 in the competition's reimagined format that drew some of the top singles players.The defe...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
PRESS DIGEST -Wall Street Journal - August 21
Aug 21 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- McDonald's MCD.N will cut combo-meal prices by 15% and launch $5–$8 value deals after reaching an agreement with franchisees, aiming to ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Mixed Martial Arts-Olympic champion wrestler Steveson set for MMA debut
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson will make his mixed martial arts debut next month, the latest turn in a winding career path that has seen the American compete in pro wrestling and sign for a National Football League (NFL) team.Steveson, who won a gold medal in the super ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Tennis-Errani, Vavassori retain US Open mixed doubles crown
NEW YORK, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained their mixed doubles title at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, overcoming Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3 5-7 10-6 in the competition's reimagined format that drew some of the top singles players.The defending champions, w...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
REFILE-Global beauty firms look to carve up Indian market as 'last bastion' of growth
India's luxury beauty market to quintuple by 2035, Kearney, LUXASIA sayDomestic brands account for less than a tenth of salesGlobal brands modify offerings for IndiaBy Praveen ParamasivamCHENNAI, Aug 21 (Reuters) - From Japan's Shiseido 4911.T to France's L'Oreal OREP.PA, global cosm...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Cook Mortgage Fraud Allegations Escalate — Will the 2025 Jackson Hole Symposium Become a Battle for Central Bank Independence?
TradingKey - After months of pressuring Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut rates with limited success, the Trump administration has now turned its focus to Fed Governor Lisa Cook, reportedly seeking her removal over allegations of mortgage fraud. The move has intensified concerns over theTradingKey
Thu, Aug 21
South Korea's Lee intends to retain 'comfort women' pact with Japan, paper says
Lee says undesirable to overturn 2015 pact with JapanLee emphasizes stronger economic, security ties with Japan, U.S.Lee eyes phased denuclearisation of Korean peninsula SEOUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said he intended to stick to existing agreements with Japan tie...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Boxing-Jake Paul to fight WBA lightweight champion Davis
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Jake Paul will fight the unbeaten Gervonta Davis on November 14 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia in a bout that will be streamed live on Netflix, promoters said on Wednesday.Davis has been the WBA lightweight champion since Devin Haney vacated the belt in 2023, but the ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
