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Yara reports quarterly earnings miss, warns on gas prices
By Tristan Veyet July 18 (Reuters) - Yara, YAR.OL one of the world's largest producers of fertilisers, on Friday reported quarterly earnings below market expectations and warned gas costs would rise in the remainder of the year.The Norway-based group expects gas costs for the third and fourth...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Zelenskiy says talks with Russia need 'more momentum'
KYIV, July 18 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that peace negotiations with Russia needed "more momentum" and that he had asked new National Security and Defence Council secretary Rustem Umerov to "intensify the negotiation track". Two rounds ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
France's Macron says he spoke to Ukraine's Zelenskiy amid new EU sanctions on Russia
PARIS, July 18 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that he had just spoken with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy and added he welcomed the adoption of the European Union's latest package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine."The Russian attacks must...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
WhatsApp should prepare to leave the Russian market, influential lawmaker says
MOSCOW, July 18 (Reuters) - WhatsApp should prepare to leave the Russian market, a lawmaker who regulates the IT sector said on Friday, warning that the messaging app owned by Meta Platforms META.O is very likely to be put on a list of restricted software.Russian President Vladimir Putin last month ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Head of UN rights office urges accountability for killings in Syria's Sweida
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, July 18 (Reuters) - The head of the United Nations human rights office called on Friday for Syria's interim authorities to ensure accountability and justice for killings and rights violations in the southern city of Sweida.Syria's government sent troops this ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Tariff dispute must be ended quickly, German finmin tells G7 meeting
DURBAN, South Africa, July 18 (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil made clear in the G7 meeting on Friday morning that the trade conflict must be ended quickly, he told reporters later on Friday."But I also want to say very clearly: There will be no deal at any price, there should ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
US senator seeks details from Defense Department on Microsoft's Chinese engineers
By Stephen Nellis SAN FRANCISCO, July 18 (Reuters) - A U.S. senator is asking the Pentagon for more information on Microsoft's MSFT.O reported use of Chinese engineers in maintaining military cloud computing systems, according to a copy of the letter seen by Reuters.Senator Tom Cotton, an Ark...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Street View: Abbott's resilient fundamentals, new products to outshine headwinds
** Abbott ABT.N warned on Thursday it expects more than $1 billion in financial headwinds this year from a sharp decline in COVID-19 testing demand, new U.S. tariffs and government's foreign aid freeze** The medical device giant forecast third-quarter profit below estimates TEMPORARY CHALLEN...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
UK to set out water reforms as Thames Water faces crisis
Proposed measures to fix sector expected on MondayIndebted Thames Water fighting for survival Regulation overhaul could be proposedSerious pollution incidents up 60% in 2024By Sarah Young and Paul Sandle LONDON, July 18 (Reuters) - Britain is expected to set out measures to fix its broken water s...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Europeans warn Iran of UN sanctions if no concrete progress on nuclear issue
E3 and EU urge Iran to resume nuclear talks immediatelyIran dismisses threats, blames US for stalled negotiationsSnapback mechanism could restore UN sanctions if no progress by AugustBy John IrishPARIS, July 18 (Reuters) - France, Britain and Germany told Iran on Thursday that they would restore U.N...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Wells Fargo suspends China travel after employee exit ban, source says
Mao's exit ban may deter corporate travel to ChinaMao is a U.S. citizen and Wells Fargo managing directorChina increasingly uses exit bans in civil and criminal casesBy Manya Saini, Nupur Anand and Suzanne McGee July 17 (Reuters) - Wells Fargo WFC.N has suspended all travel to China after a b...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Zelenskiy says negotiation process with Russia needs 'more momentum'
KYIV, July 18 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that peace talks with Russia need "more momentum" and that he had asked new National Security and Defence Council secretary Rustem Umerov to "intensify" the process."The implementation of the agreeme...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
REFILE-David Rhodes in talks to take over CBS after Paramount-Skydance deal closes, Puck News said
July 18 (Reuters) - David Rhodes, the former CBS News head and Sky executive, is in talks to take over CBS News if the Skydance acquisition of Paramount closes, US-based digital news website Puck news said on Friday.CBS parent Paramount Global PARA.O is seeking approval from the U.S. Federal Communi...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Insurer CFC mulls $6.5 billion-plus London listing, FT reports
July 18 (Reuters) - Specialist insurance provider CFC, backed by private equity firms EQT EQTAB.ST and Vitruvian Partners, is exploring a UK listing that could value the firm at more than 5 billion pounds ($6.71 billion), the Financial Times reported on Friday.The insurer is also considering other o...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - July 18
July 18 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission reopened and set aside prior consent orders for Exxon Mobil's XOM.N acquisition of Pioneer Natural Re...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
India to issue climate risk disclosure rules for banks in the next few months, sources say
India's central bank to mandate climate risk disclosures by fiscal year 2027-28Banks to conduct stress tests for climate impact on borrowersRBI's move follows India's draft framework for climate-friendly investmentsBy Ashwin ManikandanJuly 18 (Reuters) - India's central bank is close...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Malaysia PM says government to give U.S. envoy appointment due consideration, state news agency reports
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Reuters) - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his government will give due consideration to the proposed appointment of Nick Adams as U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, the state news agency reported on Friday.Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
