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Blackstone invests $250 million in UAE despite war disruption
DUBAI, March 26 (Reuters) - Blackstone BX.N has invested $250 million in Advanced Digital Gaming Technology, a new payments and data intelligence technology platform based in the United Arab Emirates, the asset manager said in a statement on Thursday.It is the first private equity-backed inbound dea...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Nearly 500 TSA agents quit as US airport security delays continue
WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - Nearly 500 airport security officers have quit since the start of a partial government shutdown in February as long lines continued to snarl airport traffic around the country, the Homeland Security Department said Thursday.The dispute that has forced 50,000 Transpor...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Saudi finance minister warns prolonged Iran conflict could worsen oil supply disruptions
March 26 (Reuters) - Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said on Thursday that unless the Iran conflict is resolved quickly, supply chain disruptions, particularly in oil, could worsen."We really need to make sure we resolve the conflict very quickly and come together to do that for the g...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Italian tax police search multiple offices in IT contracts probe
ROME, March 26 (Reuters) - Italian tax police searched the offices of several state-linked bodies and companies, as well as the workplace of a telecom executive in Rome, as part of an investigation into public IT procurement contracts, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Thursday...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
China calls on international community to encourage US, Iran return to negotiating table
BEIJING, March 26 (Reuters) - The international community should encourage the U.S. and Iran to return to the negotiating table and seek effective political settlement as both sides have the willingness to resume negotiation, China's foreign minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.Wang made the remark...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
EU's Kallas warns against Ukraine land concessions, calls territorial demands 'Russian playbook'
PARIS, March 26 (Reuters) - The European Unions is worried about Ukraine being pressured by the United States into ceding territory in negotiations with Russia, the EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday."This is clearly a wrong approach. It is, of course, the Russian playbook of n...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
ANALYSIS-Maduro case to test US narcoterrorism law that has had limited trial success
Former Venezuelan general willing to cooperate with prosecutorsWitness credibility looms large in the caseTwo of three trial convictions have been overturnedCocaine importation conspiracy among Maduro's further chargesBy Luc Cohen and Jack Queen NEW YORK, March 26 (Reuters) - Ousted Venezuela...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Hapag-Lloyd faces $40 million to $50 million weekly costs due to Middle East conflict
By Elke AhlswedeBERLIN, March 26 (Reuters) - German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd HLAG.DE is incurring additional costs of $40 million to $50 million per week due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a burden described as "not sustainable for a long time" by Chief Executive Rolf Habben...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Synergy Sports Capital, Led By Former Nfl Players Terrence C. Murphy Sr. And Reggie Bush, Acquires League One Volleyball Salt Lake
SYNERGY SPORTS CAPITAL, LED BY FORMER NFL PLAYERS TERRENCE C. MURPHY SR. AND REGGIE BUSH, ACQUIRES LEAGUE ONE VOLLEYBALL SALT LAKEFurther company coverage: [ ]Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
US DOJ settles lawsuit from Trump ally Flynn for $1.25 million, source says
Flynn sued DOJ for malicious prosecution in Russia probeFlynn pleaded guilty to lying to FBI, later pardoned by TrumpSettlement includes financial sumBy Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, March 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday agreed to pay $1.25 million to settle a lawsuit from ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Saudi Arabia's PIF to outline five-year strategy in coming weeks, governor Al-Rumayyan says
March 26 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has a diversified, structurally resilient portfolio and will outline its strategy for the next five years in the coming weeks, governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan said at the FII PRIORITY Summit on Thursday.Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
US supports Taiwan on defence, energy, senior diplomat says
TAIPEI, March 26 (Reuters) - The top U.S. diplomat in Taiwan sought to send a reassuring message that his government supported the island on both boosting its defences and ensuring energy supplies during the Iran war, in a speech on Thursday to senior Taiwanese leaders.The United States is Chinese-c...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Hochtief AG - Flatirondragados And Aecon Finalized $691 Million Contract With U.S. Army
March 26 (Reuters) - ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA ACS.MC:HOCHTIEF AG - FLATIRONDRAGADOS AND JOINT VENTURE PARTNER AECON HAVE FINALIZED A $691 MILLION CONTRACT WITH U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERSHOCHTIEF AG - CONSTRUCTION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN Q2 OF 2026.Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
EU lawmakers advance US trade deal with multiple safeguards
Lawmakers vote 417 to 154 in favour of the legislationFinal vote not expected before JuneBy Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, March 26 (Reuters) - European Union lawmakers advanced legislation on Thursday to fulfil the bloc's side of its trade agreement with the U.S., after months of uncertainty ov...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Taiwan's GigaMedia Q4 net loss narrows on reduced expenses
OverviewTaiwan digital entertainment firm's Q4 revenue rose 10% yr/yr, fell 9% from Q3 on seasonalityQ4 net loss narrowed both yr/yr and sequentially as operating expenses declinedCompany ended 2025 with $29.1 mln in cash and no bank loansOutlookGigaMedia says it will focus on improving in-house...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
