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New York officer killed in shooting was Bangladeshi immigrant whose wife was pregnant
NYC mayor and city commissioner called the officer a heroSlain officer had two sons, his wife was pregnant with a third childHe was 36 years oldBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - The New York police officer killed in a mass shooting in a Manhattan skyscraper on Monday was described...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Thailand-U.S. trade talks should be concluded before August 1, minister says
BANGKOK, July 29 (Reuters) - Thailand's trade talks with the United States are expected to be concluded before August 1, and U.S. tariffs on the country are not expected to be as high as 36%, its finance minister said on Tuesday.The United States was Thailand's largest export market last yea...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Soccer-Colombia edge Argentina in shootout to reach Women's Copa America final
QUITO, July 28 (Reuters) - Colombia booked their spot in the Women's Copa America final on Monday after edging Argentina 5-4 in a nail-biting penalty shootout following a goalless semi-final.Goalkeeper Katherine Tapia saved Paulina Gramaglia's spot-kick to give Colombia the advantage but May...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
REFILE-Swiss chemical maker Sika's half-year sales fall, miss analyst estimate
By John RevillZURICH, July 29 (Reuters) - Sika SIKA.S reported lower half-year sales and profit on Tuesday as the weaker dollar shrunk the construction chemicals maker's earnings when converted back into Swiss francs.The company, which makes products used to strengthen and waterproof walls and f...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - July 29
July 28 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Headlines- Wise shareholders back plan to move listing from UK to US- Brussels accuses China's Temu of breaking EU digital rules- Germany and...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Citi announces research expansion into private industry, mostly tech firms
July 29 (Reuters) - Citigroup C.N said on Tuesday it is expanding its research coverage to include private companies, with a focus on rapidly growing tech firms, mirroring a similar strategy by JPMorgan Chase, which has reportedly begun covering non-listed firms.The expansion will focus on about 100...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
TIMELINE-How the deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting played out
July 28 (Reuters) - The first word of a deadly shooting spree during rush hour in Midtown Manhattan on Monday came into the New York 911 system at 6:28 p.m. (2228 GMT) and more calls soon flooded in, according to a detailed recount of the shooting that left at least five dead, including the gunman.N...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Meeting between Thai-Cambodian militaries postponed, Thai army spokesman says
BANGKOK, July 29 (Reuters) - A meeting between Thai and Cambodian military commanders that was scheduled to be held at 10 a.m. local time (0300 GMT) on Tuesday has been postponed, a Thai army spokesman told Reuters, adding that no new time for the talks had been set yet.Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
South Korea in push for US trade deal to offer package including shipbuilding tie-up
Seoul officials in all-out push to secure trade deal before deadlineSouth Korea to propose package including cooperation in shipbuilding at Washington meeting, fin minLutnick says Seoul "really wants to get a deal" after officials met him in ScotlandBy Jihoon Lee SEOUL, July 29 (Reuters) ...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
What to Expect from U.S.-China Talks in Sweden: 90-day Extension, No Japanese-Style Breakthrough
TradingKey - Trade delegations from China and the United States are currently holding talks in Stockholm, Sweden, in a bid to de-escalate their ongoing tariff dispute. After the first day of discussions, little information has been released — but markets are betting the most likely outcome is a
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Tue, Jul 29
Thailand-U.S. trade talks should be concluded before August 1, minister says
BANGKOK, July 29 (Reuters) - Thailand's finance minister said on Tuesday that trade talks with the United States are expected to be concluded before August 1, and that U.S. tariffs on the country are not expected to be as high as 36%.Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Trump says he is not seeking summit with Xi, but may visit China
July 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was not seeking a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but added that he may visit China at Xi's invitation, which Trump said had been extended."I may go to China, but it would only be at the invitation of President...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
EXCLUSIVE-Nvidia orders 300,000 H20 chips from TSMC due to robust China demand, sources say
Orders represent switch from plan to just draw from stockpile, source saysNew orders add to inventory of 600,00-700,000 H20s, sources sayTrump administration reversed an April ban on H20 sales this monthU.S. Commerce Department has yet to approve export licenses, sources sayBy Liam Mo, Brenda Goh an...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Vinci Compass in talks to buy Brazilian asset manager Verde
By Andre RomaniSAO PAULO, July 28 (Reuters) - Vinci Compass VINP.O is in talks to buy Verde Asset Management, one of Latin America's most established hedge funds, Verde told Reuters on Monday, confirming earlier news reports.The move, set to be carried out through a share swap, would put Vinci, ...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Tennis-Bouchard extends career with first-round win at Canadian Open
July 28 (Reuters) - Hometown hero Eugenie Bouchard beat Emiliana Arango 6-4 2-6 6-2 in the first round of the Canadian Open in Montreal on Monday, a win that delayed the former world number five's retirement. Bouchard announced earlier this month she would walk away from the sport after the tour...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
South Korea ministry supports resumption of US-North Korea talks, Yonhap says
SEOUL, July 29 (Reuters) - South Korea's Ministry of Unification said on Tuesday that it actively supported any resumption of U.S.-North Korea talks, the Yonhap News Agency reported, citing a ministry official. The remark came after North Korea said on Tuesday the United States must accept that ...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Thailand-Cambodia border calm after small clashes, says acting Thai PM
BANGKOK, July 29 (Reuters) - The Thai-Cambodia border is now calm following small clashes between their militaries after a ceasefire took effect, Thailand's acting prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai told reporters on Tuesday.Military commanders from both sides will meet for talks at 10 a.m. loc...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
US government probes Duke University in latest federal funding threat
US to probe if Duke Law Journal's selection of editors prefers minority candidatesTrump administration sent letter to Duke UniversityTrump has used threat of federal funding cuts against multiple institutionsNYT says Harvard open to spending up to $500 million to resolve Trump disputeBy Kanishka...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
South Korea's Celltrion says tapped to buy US pharma factory to offset tariff risk
SEOUL, July 29 (Reuters) - South Korean pharmaceutical firm Celltrion 068270.KS said on Tuesday that in an attempt to offset the risk of U.S. tariffs it had become the preferred bidder to acquire a U.S. manufacturing factory from an unnamed global pharmaceutical company.Celltrion's Founder and ...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
