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Iran agrees to visit by team from UN nuclear watchdog in coming weeks
Deputy Iran foreign minister in New York for UN meetingsIran still assessing nuclear damage from US, Israel strikesIran to meet with Germany, France, Britain on Friday By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, July 23 (Reuters) - Iran has agreed to allow a technical team from the U.N. nuclear watchdog ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
Senators seek to upgrade US airport security, reduce checkpoint lines
WASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday proposed spending hundreds of millions of dollars to invest in new modern baggage screening systems and shrink airport security lines as traffic hits new records.Senator Jerry Moran, a Republican who chairs a subcommittee on...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
EU, U.S. heading towards 15% tariff deal, EU diplomats say
BRUSSELS, July 23 (Reuters) - The European Union and the United States are heading towards a trade deal that would result in a broad tariff of 15% applying to EU goods imported into the United States, two diplomats said on Wednesday.The rate, which could also extend to cars, would mirror the framewo...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
Sony explores sale of cellular chipsets business, sources say
Sony taps bankers for sale of cellular chipsets business Interest expected from financial sponsors, semiconductor playersSony increasing focus on entertainment businessBy Milana Vinn NEW YORK, July 23 (Reuters) - Sony Group 6758.T is exploring a sale of its unit that provides cellular chipsets fo...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
US and EU close in on 15% tariff deal, FT reports
July 23 (Reuters) - The EU and United States are closing in on a trade deal that would impose 15% tariffs on European imports, similar to the agreement U.S. President Donald Trump struck with Japan this week, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.Both the EU and US would waive tariffs on some pr...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
US FDA extends review of GSK's blood cancer drug
July 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has extended its review of GSK's GSK.L blood cancer drug Blenrep as a combination treatment, the company said on Wednesday.The health regulator has set an action date of October 23 which provides the FDA with time to review additional inf...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
US and EU close in on 15% tariff deal, FT reports
July 23 (Reuters) - The EU and United States are closing in on a trade deal that would impose 15% tariffs on European imports, similar to the agreement U.S. President Donald Trump struck with Japan this week, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
Operating profit at Moncler slid 13% in H1 due to marketing spend
MILAN, July 23 (Reuters) - Operating profit at Italy's Moncler MONC.MI declined 13% in the first half of the year, as marketing expenses were weighted towards that period, while revenues rose slightly, the Italian luxury outerwear group said on Wednesday.Half-year consolidated revenues rose 1% a...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
Olympics-Hollywood executive Peter Rice named head of ceremonies for 2028 Olympics
By Rory CarrollLOS ANGELES, July 23 (Reuters) - Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have named TV and film executive Peter Rice as head of ceremonies and content, marking the first time a major Hollywood figure will oversee the creative production of the Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies. Ri...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
CORRECTED-French president Macron sues influencer over claim France's first lady was born male
July 23 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte filed a defamation lawsuit in the U.S. on Wednesday against right-wing influencer Candace Owens, centered on her claim that France's first lady is male.The Macrons said in a lawsuit filed in Delaware Superior Court that O...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
Payments firm Corpay to buy UK's Alpha Group in $2.2 billion private markets push
By Arasu Kannagi Basil July 23 (Reuters) - Corpay CPAY.N will buy British peer Alpha Group ALPH.L in a $2.2 billion (1.6 billion pounds) cash deal, the U.S.-based business payments firm said on Wednesday, to expand in the fast-growing private markets.The private markets business is gaining tracti...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
Gaza facing man-made 'mass starvation', says WHO's Tedros
By Christy Santhosh and Jennifer Rigby July 23 (Reuters) - Gaza is suffering man-made mass starvation caused by a blockade on aid into the Palestinian enclave, World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday. He spoke following an appeal by more than 100...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
India's Dr Reddy's plans to launch generic obesity drugs in 87 countries next year, CEO says
By Rishika Sadam HYDERABAD July 23 (Reuters) - Dr Reddy's Laboratories REDY.NS plans to launch a cheaper copycat version of Novo Nordisk's NOVOb.CO blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy in 87 countries next year, the Indian drugmaker's CEO, Erez Israeli, said on Wednesday.Drugmakers are...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
US sells $65 bln 17-week bills at high rate of 4.225%
NEW YORK, July 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury's auction on Wednesday of $65 billion in 17-week or 119-day bills yielded a high rate of 4.225%, awarding 33.06% of bids at that rate, according to Treasury data.The bill saw a bid-to-cover ratio, a measure of demand, of 3.55.Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
Mexico's Banorte says FX, potential dividend payouts could impact 2025 results
MEXICO CITY, July 23 (Reuters) - Mexican lender Banorte's results could be impacted for the rest of the year by factors such as foreign exchange rates and potential dividend distributions in the coming quarters, executives said in an analyst call on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the company posted...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
DIARY-Political and General News Events from July 23
July 23 (Reuters) - For other diaries, please see:Political and General News POL/DIARYTop Economic Events M/DIARYEmerging Markets Economic Events EMRG/DIARYGovernment Debt Auctions D/DIARYU.S. Federal Reserve FED/DIARYToday in Washington WASH/DIARY --------...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
Visa opens first Africa data centre in Johannesburg
Johannesburg hosts Visa's first African data centreVisa investing 1 billion rand in South Africa over three yearsSouth Africa seen as digital leader on continentBy Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG, July 23 (Reuters) - Visa Inc V.N launched its first data centre in Africa on Wednesday, capitalising...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
