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Syria calls for UN Security Council meeting on Israeli strikes
UNITED NATIONS, July 16 (Reuters) - Syria on Wednesday called for the United Nations Security Council to meet as soon as possible to "address the consequences of the Israeli aggression on Syrian territory," according to a letter seen by Reuters.Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
US aims to ban Chinese technology in submarine cables, FT reports
WASHINGTON, July 16 (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission is set to introduce a measure that would bar companies from connecting submarine communication cables to United States that include any Chinese technology or equipment, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday."We have seen s...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
National realtors group defeats Utah brokerage’s antitrust lawsuit
By Mike Scarcella July 16 (Reuters) - The National Association of Realtors has persuaded a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by a Utah brokerage accusing the powerful industry group of controlling rules for home sales and purchases in the United States too tightly, causing consumers to pay highe...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Hundreds of DOJ alumni warn Senate against Trump's appellate judge nominee
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON, July 16 (Reuters) - More than 900 former U.S. Justice Department employees on Wednesday warned the Republican-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee against confirming President Donald Trump's nominee Emil Bove to serve as an appellate court judge, according to a ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Air India completes fuel control switches inspection on Boeing 787 planes, no issues found, NDTV reports
July 16 (Reuters) - Air India has completed the inspection of fuel control switches on Boeing 787 planes BA.N with no issues being found, Indian broadcaster NDTV said on Wednesday, citing an official.Air India did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Reuters could not immediatel...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
QUOTES-Reactions to the European Commission's new EU budget proposal
BRUSSELS, July 16 (Reuters) - Following are some reactions to the European Commission's proposal on Wednesday for a 2 trillion euro ($2.31 trillion) EU budget for 2028-2034. The proposal places a new emphasis on economic competitiveness and defence while aiming to reform the rules around farm an...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Citi hires senior JPMorgan bankers to strengthen financing business
July 16 (Reuters) - Citigroup C.N has hired two senior executives from JPMorgan JPM.N to strengthen its leadership team and expand its financing business, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday.Aloke Gupte, previously co-head of international equity capital markets (ECM) at JPMor...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Starwind rebrands 5Star Workers' Compensation to Starwind WC
By Navneeta NandanJuly 16 - (The Insurer) - Starwind Specialty Insurance Services has rebranded its 5Star Workers’ Compensation MGA to Starwind WC, the CRC Group-owned underwriting platform said.The rebranding includes a new name, logo and renewed website experience.Starwind said the rebranding "...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
TREASURIES-US two-year yields off lows after Trump says he is not firing Fed's Powell
Initial reports on Powell firing roil bond marketUS 30-year yields hit 8-week high in wake of reportUS 2/10 yield curve steepens, widest gap since AprilBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, July 16 (Reuters) - Two-year U.S. Treasury yields tumbled in volatile trading on Wednesday but came off the...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
New leadership at Fed would be helpful, US House Speaker says
July 16 (Reuters) - U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday said he believes it would be beneficial to have new leadership at the U.S. Federal Reserve, although he's not sure the president has the authority to fire Chair Jerome Powell, according to media reports."I do I believe new lead...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Volvo Car Says Co Brings Production Of Global Best-Seller Xc60 To Its Us Plant Scheduled To Start Xc60 Production In Late 2026
July 16 (Reuters) - Volvo Car AB VOLCARb.ST:VOLVO CARS: BRINGS PRODUCTION OF GLOBAL BEST-SELLER XC60 TO ITS US PLANT; SCHEDULED TO START XC60 PRODUCTION IN LATE 2026Source text: [ID:]Further company coverage: [VOLCARb.ST]Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Senators urge FCC chair to end probes into CBS, other outlets
WASHINGTON, July 16 (Reuters) - Two Democratic senators on Wednesday urged Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr to end investigations into media outlets, including CBS News.Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Ed Markey in a letter to Carr urged the commission "to e...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Ryan Specialty announces death of director Findlay
By Mia MacGregorJuly 16 - (The Insurer) - Ryan Specialty has announced the unexpected death of Cameron Findlay, a member of its board of directors, earlier this month.Findlay served on the Ryan Specialty board since 2012, including its pre-IPO predecessor, and held key roles such as chairperson of t...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
US FAA not considering replacing L3Harris, Verizon contracts with Musk's Starlink
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, July 16 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration told lawmakers it is not considering replacing the telecommunication contracts it holds with L3Harris LHX.N and Verizon Communications VZ.N with the services of the Starlink unit of Elon Musk's SpaceX. ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
OpenAI working on payment checkout system within ChatGPT, FT reports
July 16 (Reuters) - OpenAI is planning to take a cut from online product sales made through ChatGPT by integrating a payment checkout system into the chatbot, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing multiple people familiar with the proposals.Merchants that fulfill orders through the payme...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Trump's interest in Fed building renovations 'clear pretext' to fire Powell, Warren says
WASHINGTON, July 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren said on Wednesday President Donald Trump's interest in renovations of Federal Reserve's headquarters is "clear pretext" to fire chairman Jerome Powell.Last week, the White House intensified its criticism of how the Fed is ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
