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South Korea industry minister says US tariff talks in critical phase
SEOUL, July 21 (Reuters) - South Korea's new industry minister Kim Jung-kwan said on Monday that tariff talks with the U.S. are in a critical phase that could result in all kinds of possible scenarios, according to the ministry. Kim pledged an all-out effort to smoothly wrap up the talks as Augu...Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
South Korea reviewing various options to improve North Korea ties
SEOUL, July 21 (Reuters) - South Korea is studying various plans to improve relations with North Korea, a spokesperson for South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Monday, in response to a media report that Seoul is considering allowing individual tours to North Korea.Koo Byung-sam, a spokespe...Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
EXCLUSIVE-Trump pledged to save Afghans. But UAE already sent some evacuees back, cable shows
UAE official informed U.S. that UAE had returned some Afghans to Afghanistan, cable showsUAE told Washington that it will send back remaining 25 Afghans by July 20, cable showsTrump pledged to save them, but appears to be unaware of the UAE planBy Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - Day...Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
PRESS DIGEST-British Business - July 21
July 21 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Times- Sunsave, a start-up backed by a former British Conservative Party treasurer and a former chief executive of Mark...Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
South Korea looking into various policy options to improve relations with Pyongyang, ministry says
SEOUL, July 21 (Reuters) - South Korea's government is looking into various plans to improve relations with North Korea, a spokesperson for South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Monday.The comment was in response to a media report that South Korea is considering allowing individual tour...Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
'Japanese First' party emerges as election force with tough immigration talk
Sanseito, birthed on YouTube, makes election gainsParty has also pledged tax cuts and welfare spendingLeader says he wants to expand lower house presenceBy Tim Kelly and John Geddie TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - The fringe far-right Sanseito party emerged as one of the biggest winners in Japan's...Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
Japan PM says he intends to stay on after election defeat, citing tariff talks
TOKYO, July 20 (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed his intention to stay in the position on Sunday, after his ruling Liberal Democratic Party is projected to lose the upper house majority at Sunday's election.Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
Microsoft alerts businesses, governments to server software attack
WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O has issued an alert about "active attacks" on server software used by government agencies and businesses to share documents within organizations, and it recommended security updates that customers should apply immediately.
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Mon, Jul 21
Australia's Abacus Storage King opens books for $1.41 billion takeover bid
July 21 (Reuters) - Abacus Storage King ASK.AX has granted the consortium comprising Ki Corporation and Public Storage PSA.N access to examine the company's books and records for six weeks to evaluate its A$2.17 billion ($1.41 billion) binding acquisition proposal.The consortium earlier in this ...Reuters
Sun, Jul 20
Ecuador gang leader 'Fito' to plead not guilty in US after extradition
QUITO, July 20 (Reuters) - Ecuadorean gang leader Jose Adolfo Macias Villamar, known as "Fito," is set to appear in U.S. federal court on Monday, where he will plead not guilty to international charges of drug and weapons trafficking, his lawyer said.Macias, the leader of the Los Choneros ga...Reuters
Sun, Jul 20
Musk On Robotaxi's Says Need To Validate That Improvements For Austin Don’T Cause Regressions Elsewhere., For Europe & China, Awaiting Regulatory Approval
July 20 (Reuters) - MUSK ON ROBOTAXI'S: NEED TO VALIDATE THAT IMPROVEMENTS FOR AUSTIN DON'T CAUSE REGRESSIONS ELSEWHERE., FOR EUROPE & CHINA, AWAITING REGULATORY APPROVALSource text: https://tinyurl.com/55zayecvReuters
Sun, Jul 20
UK set to announce 'root and branch' reform of broken water industry
LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) - Britain announced on Sunday it would create an ombudsman to oversee its broken water sector ahead of a major review which is expected to recommend a reset of how the industry is structured and regulated.After winning power last year, the Labour government ordered an exami...Reuters
Sun, Jul 20
Ecuador gang leader 'Fito' taken from prison ahead of extradition
QUITO, July 20 (Reuters) - Ecuadorean gang leader Jose Adolfo Macias Villamar, known as "Fito," has been taken out of prison ahead of his pending extradition to the United States, the South American nation's penitentiary system said in a statement on Sunday. Macias, the leader of the Los...Reuters
Sun, Jul 20
WRAPUP 2-Golf-Supreme Scheffler a class apart as he romps to first Open title
Scheffler wins Open by four shotsWorld number one secures fourth major titleLocal hero McIlroy finishes tied seventhEnglish and Gotterup complete all-American top threeBy Martyn HermanPORTRUSH, Northern Ireland, July 20 (Reuters) - A relentless Scottie Scheffler sealed his first British Open triumph...Reuters
Sun, Jul 20
Golf-Gotterup inspired by European blood to finish third in Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland, July 20 (Reuters) - American Chris Gotterup did think about winning the British Open on Sunday when Scottie Scheffler made a double-bogey in the last round but it did not last long.Scheffler failed to get out of a bunker on the eighth hole and racked up only his fourth bl...Reuters
Sun, Jul 20
Tennis-Venus Williams prioritising fun as she returns after 16-month absence
By Rory CarrollJuly 20 (Reuters) - Former world number one Venus Williams said she was embracing the challenge and joy of tennis after a difficult year marked by health concerns and time away from the court as the 45-year-old prepares for her return at the Washington Open on Monday. The seven-time G...Reuters
Sun, Jul 20
Golf-The point is, Scottie, you are simply the best
Scheffler eases to four-shot Open winIt's been a great week, says world number oneScottie is setting benchmark, says DeChambeauPORTRUSH, Northern Ireland, July 20 (Reuters) - Scottie Scheffler created waves before the British Open when he questioned the meaning of his success in a press conferen...Reuters
Sun, Jul 20
Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:08 PM EDT on Sunday, July 20
July 20 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:08 PM ET on Sunday:- - - -BASEBALLMLBMets' Pete Alonso (hand) out of starting lineup vs. RedsNew York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was held out of the starting lineup Sunday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds due to a right-hand contusion...Reuters
Sun, Jul 20
