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RBC boosts CEO McKay's 2024 pay by 60% to $17 million on HSBC Canada acquisition
March 6 (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Canada RY.TO boosted CEO Dave McKay's 2024 salary to C$24.5 million ($17.14 million), including a C$4 million bonus related to the HSBC Canada acquisition, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday.RBC, the country's biggest bank, last year finalized the ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 6
US plans consulate closures, mainly in Western Europe, NYT reports
March 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has drawn up plans to close a dozen consulates by this summer and is considering closing more missions, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing U.S. officials. Among the dozen consulates, the closures are mainly in Western Europe, according to th...Reuters
Thu, Mar 6
Trump says he will go to Saudi Arabia in next month and a half
WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will go to Saudi Arabia probably over the next month and a half.Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said earlier on Thursday he is in discussions with Ukraine for a peace agreement framework to end hostilities with...Reuters
Thu, Mar 6
Trump: If NATO members don't pay enough, US won't defend them
WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday that if NATO countries don't pay enough for their own defense, the United States will not defend them.Trump said North Atlantic Treaty Organization member states are still not paying enough. He said he has told other countri...Reuters
Thu, Mar 6
Trump hails $20 bln investment by French-based CMA CGM shipping firm
WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said French-based shipping firm CMA CGM would invest $20 billion in the United States to build out shipping logistics and terminals.Trump told reporters he would also announce a new program for building ships in the United State...Reuters
Thu, Mar 6
Health Rounds: Common vaginal infection helped by also treating male partners
By Nancy LapidMarch 6 (Reuters) - Hello, Health Rounds Readers! Today we highlight a discovery that could help the millions of women who suffer from a common, potentially serious vaginal infection. We also report on a study that found yet another health benefit of widely used GLP-1 drugs, this time ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 6
Trump sees no autos exemption from Mexico, Canada tariffs next month
WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that there would be no exemption for autos from tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports next month, adding that he told automakers their exemption would be a short-term deal.Trump on Wednesday exempted automakers from ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 6
Trump confirms US talks with Hamas about Gaza hostages
WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Thursday confirmed that a senior U.S. official held direct talks with the Palestinian militant group Hamas recently about gaining the release of hostages held in Gaza.Trump, talking to reporters in the Oval Office, said the effort is aimed at...Reuters
Thu, Mar 6
US amends Venezuela general license for certain bond transactions, Treasury says
WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department has issued an amended general license for certain transactions related to Petróleos de Venezuela 2020 8.5% bond, according to a notice posted on the department's website on Thursday. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his governme...Reuters
Thu, Mar 6
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he is going to Saudi Arabia on Monday, will meet Saudi crown prince
March 6 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday he would travel to Saudi Arabia on Monday for a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman ahead of talks later in the week with U.S. officials."Next week, on Monday my visit to Saudi Arabia is planned to meet ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 6
Hegseth dismisses as "garbage" critique of US stance on Russia
WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday dismissed as "garbage" accusations that Washington had taken a pro-Russia stance, saying President Donald Trump was pursuing a peaceful end to Russia's three-year-old invasion of Ukraine.Trump has piled press...Reuters
Thu, Mar 6
Pfizer appoints former J&J executive to lead obesity drug development
March 6 (Reuters) - Pfizer PFE.N on Thursday named James List as the head of the drugmaker's Internal Medicine portfolio, where he will oversee the development of its closely watched oral weight-loss drug candidate along with those that treat heart conditions and blood disorders.The drugmaker sa...Reuters
Thu, Mar 6
CORRECTED-New Trump travel ban could bar Afghans, Pakistanis soon, sources say
Top US officials due to submit travel ban reportSources say Afghanistan, Pakistan flagged for possible bansTens of thousands of Afghans could be affectedBy Jonathan Landay, Ted Hesson and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, March 5 (Reuters) - A new travel ban by President Donald Trump could bar people fro...Reuters
Thu, Mar 6
Fast-moving stars reveal supermassive black hole inside nearby galaxy
It is closest supermassive black hole beyond the Milky WayAstronomers tracked trajectory of nine hypervelocity starsBlack hole less massive than the one at core of Milky WayBy Will Dunham WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - The Large Magellanic Cloud is a dwarf galaxy residing near our Milky Way, vis...Reuters
Thu, Mar 6
Trump suspending law firm Perkins Coie's security clearances
WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order the White House said would suspend security clearances to employees of Perkins Coie, citing the law firm's diversity, equity and inclusion policies.Reuters
Thu, Mar 6
Some Democrats censure Rep. Al Green over Trump outburst as party seeks path forward
Republican-controlled chamber passes resolutionGreen was ejected from Trump's speech on TuesdayTen Democrats backed censure moveBy Bo Erickson and Gabriella Borter WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - Ten Democrats joined Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday in voting t...Reuters
Thu, Mar 6
Brother of US attorney general Bondi runs to lead DC Bar
By David Thomas March 6 (Reuters) - Brad Bondi, a corporate defense lawyer who is the brother of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, is one of the candidates in an upcoming election to lead the mandatory professional membership organization for Washington's 120,000 lawyers.Brad Bondi is running ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 6
