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UAE tells U.S.' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
Adds Nahyan comment on comprehensive peace in paragraph 3 DUBAI, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates leader told the United States' secretary of state on Wednesday that his country rejects a proposal to displace Palestinians from their land, the Emirati state news agency WAM reported....Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Russia plans high-level contacts with Syria in near future, Lavrov says
MOSCOW, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Russia is planning to hold high-level contacts with Syria in the near future, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Syria's interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on February 12, the first direct communication between the...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Hamilton Global Specialty eyes treaty and space growth with dual promotions
By Rebecca DelaneyFeb 19 - (The Insurer) - Hamilton Global Specialty, an underwriting platform of Hamilton Insurance Group, has bolstered its leadership team with the appointments of Chris Golder as head of treaty and Mike Thorp as head of space.In his new role, Golder will report to Miles Osorio, a...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Russia praises Trump for saying NATO was a major cause of the war in Ukraine
MOSCOW, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov lauded U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday for saying that previous U.S. support of Ukraine's bid to join the NATO military alliance was a major cause of the war in Ukraine.Trump has said that he saw no way that Russia could ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Lockton names Al Naser to spearhead UAE retail insurance operations
By Rebecca DelaneyFeb 19 - (The Insurer) - Lockton has appointed Adeeb Al Naser as CEO of its retail insurance operations in the United Arab Emirates.The broker said the appointment is part of its strategic growth plans across the Middle East and North Africa region.In his new role, Al Naser will be...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
BRIEF-Volkswagen Group Of America Says Recalling Some US Vehicles As Rearview Camera Image May Not Display - NHTSA
Feb 19 (Reuters) - VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. IS RECALLING 29,569 U.S. VEHICLES - NHTSAVOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. IS RECALLING SOME U.S. VEHICLES AS A REARVIEW CAMERA THAT DOES NOT DISPLAY AN IMAGE CAN REDUCE THE DRIVER'S REAR VIEW, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.- NHTSASource text...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Ant Group enters China's growing humanoid robot industry amid rising tech interest
BEIJING, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Ant Group, the Alibaba-linked fintech giant, is venturing into the humanoid robot industry, joining a growing list of major Chinese tech companies exploring this emerging field.The company has opened positions related to humanoid robot systems and applications through its...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
A Minute With: author Lee Child about the hit Jack Reacher books and TV show
By Marie-Louise GumuchianLONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Television series "Reacher", based on the best-selling Jack Reacher books, returns for season three this week with the titular character going undercover.The show, one of Prime Video's most popular releases, stars Alan Ritchson as the f...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
BRIEF-BBVA Receives Approval Of Mexico's CNBV To Acquire Indirect Control Of Banco Sabadell's Mexican Banking Franchise Unit
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA BBVA.MC:RECEIVES APPROVAL OF MEXICO'S CNBV TO ACQUIRE INDIRECT CONTROL OF BANCO SABADELL'S MEXICAN BANKING FRANCHISE UNITHAS NOW RECEIVED ALL NECESSARY AUTHORIZATIONS FROM MEXICAN REGULATORSAPPROVAL JOINS AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY MEXICO&#...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
EUROPE RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Anglo American, Antofagasta, Mondi
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several European companies, including Anglo American, Antofagasta and Mondi on Wednesday. HIGHLIGHTS* Anglo American AAL.L: JP Morgan raises target price to 2190p from 2160p* Antofagasta ANTO.L: JP Morgan raises to ove...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Rwanda's international bond plunges as concerns over M23 rebels mount
Adds background, updates bond price NAIROBI, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Rwanda's sole international government bond XS2373051320=TE fell by the biggest margin since August 2022 on Wednesday, as worries over fighting in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo, where Rwanda backs M23 rebels, ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Putin-Trump meeting is possible this month but may be later, Kremlin says
Putin and Trump could meet soonTrump says meeting probably by end of the monthWould be first time a U.S. leader meets Putin since 2021Trump dismisses Ukrainian concerns over being left outRecasts headline and leadBy Guy Faulconbridge and Lucy Papachristou MOSCOW, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Russian Presid...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
BRIEF-Toyota To Launch New Fuel Cell Truck Model In Late 2026, Nikkei Reports
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp 7203.T:TOYOTA TO LAUNCH NEW FUEL CELL TRUCK MODEL IN LATE 2026 - NIKKEITOYOTA TO SUPPLY ANNUAL 100,000 FUEL CELL SYSTEMS IN JAPAN, EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA, CHINA BY 2030 - NIKKEIFurther company coverage: 7203.TReuters
Wed, Feb 19
UAE president tells U.S.'s Rubio that UAE rejects displacement of Palestinians from their land, report says
DUBAI, Feb 19 (Reuters) - United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan told the U.S. Secretary of State Rubio on Wednesday that the UAE rejects the displacement of Palestinians from their land, state news agency WAM reported.Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Ukraine's bonds fall for third straight day as ceasefire concerns mount
LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Ukraine's government bonds fell for a third straight day on Wednesday as investors expressed growing concern that the U.S. and Russian were sidelining Kyiv during talks to end the nearly three-year-long war.The bonds, which were restructured last year, had rallied stro...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Google to pay $340 million to settle Italian tax case
Adds detail from paragraph 3 MILAN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Milan prosecutors plan to drop a case brought against the European division of Google GOOGL.O after the company agreed to pay 326 million euros ($340 million) to settle a tax claim, they said on Wednesday.The agreement covers the period betwe...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Anxiety rises in DR Congo capital as M23 rebels advance in east
President claims army still control city Anxiety grips people in capitalRebel advance latest episode in long-running conflict Tshisekedi faces criticism for lack of actionBy Ange Kasongo and Sonia RolleyKINSHASA, Feb 19 (Reuters) - As Rwanda-backed rebels strolled through the streets of eastern Demo...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Romanian minister says he did not face US pressure over influencer Andrew Tate
Hurezeanu spoke to Trump envoy Grenell at Munich conferenceFT said US officials had urged restrictions on Tate be liftedHurezeanu says "did not detect any form of pressure" BUCHAREST, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Romania's foreign minister said he had not come under pressure from U.S. President...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
