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Airlines may be reluctant to take aircraft deliveries on tariff uncertainty, IATA says
SINGAPORE, July 16 (Reuters) - Airlines may be reluctant to take delivery of aircraft due to the ongoing tariff uncertainty and its impact on the cost of the aircraft, International Air Transport Association Director-General Willie Walsh said on Wednesday."It's not just going to be a major B...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
US says it has sent third-country deportees to Southern Africa's Eswatini
US says flight was carrying violent criminalsStep follows US Supreme Court order from JuneDHS memo showed ICE may deport migrants to third countries with just 6 hours noticeBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Homeland Security Department said on Tuesday a deportation flight...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Mexico imposes administrative fines on US-sanctioned financial institutions
By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY, July 15 (Reuters) - A Mexican regulator on Tuesday slapped three financial institutions with administrative fines but the government reiterated that despite U.S. sanctions on them for alleged money laundering, there was no conclusive evidence of wrongdoing.Last month, ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Lawyers for South Korea's ex-leader Yoon request court to review legality of his detention
SEOUL, July 16 (Reuters) - Lawyers for South Korea's ousted leader Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday that they have filed a request to a Seoul court to review the legality of his detention.Yoon has been detained in jail as a special prosecutor investigates additional charges in connection with his...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
US opens probe into University of Michigan's foreign funding
University of Michigan says it will fully cooperate with federal investigatorsEducation Department sent letter to universityUS alleges that university's research laboratories 'vulnerable to sabotage'By Kanishka Singh July 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Education Department said on Tuesday it...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Bahrain, US private firms sign $17 billion worth of agreements, says court of Bahraini crown prince
July 16 (Reuters) - Bahrain's prime minister, Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, witnessed the signing ceremony of several agreements between Bahraini and U.S. private-sector companies valued at around $17 billion during a visit to Washington, the Court of the Crown Prince said on Wednesd...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Indonesia's Pertamina signs MOUs with U.S. companies following trade deal
JAKARTA, July 16 (Reuters) - Indonesian state energy company Pertamina [RIC:RIC:PERTM.UL] said on Wednesday it had signed memorandums of understanding with several companies to optimise feedstock and crude oil, following the trade deal between Indonesia and the United States.The agreements also inc...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Strong argument to be made for cockpit video recordings to assist with investigations, IATA says
SINGAPORE, July 16 (Reuters) - International Air Transport Association Director-General Willie Walsh said there is a strong argument to be made for having video recordings in the cockpit to assist in investigations, adding he also understood the reluctance from pilots for such a measure."Based o...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - July 16
July 16 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Headlines- Reeves pledges to extend purge of City red tape to rest of UK economy- Bank of England to find replacement for UK's outdated payme...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Trump order to help open up retirement plans to private markets, WSJ reports
July 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order in the coming days designed to help make private-market investments more available to U.S. retirement plans, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.The Trump order woul...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
AIDS program funding preserved ahead of US Senate vote on Trump cuts
Cut in PEPFAR funding removed from package, Vought says Trump wants to claw back spending approved by CongressSome Republicans object to some global health, broadcasting cutsVance needed to break ties on procedural votesBy Patricia Zengerle and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - The U.S....Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Some airlines checking Boeing fuel switches after Air India crash
FAA's 2018 advisory recommended inspections, did not order themSouth Korea orders its airlines to check switchesSeveral airlines make checks, others have done so since 2018Air India finds no issues in fuel switch checks yet, source saysBy Abhijith Ganapavaram and Lisa Barrington NEW DELHI, Ju...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
US military to remove 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles
Pentagon says decision to withdraw some troops because of success of missionThousands of troops, including Marines, still remain in Los AngelesTrump admin has vowed to crackdown on illegal immigrationL.A. mayor says protests against immigration raids led to withdrawalBy Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Trump: Bessent an option to replace Fed chair, 'but I like the job he's doing'
Trump has railed against Powell for not lowering interest ratesBessent says formal process under wayMany good candidates, Bessent saysTrump says cost overruns on Fed project could be firing offenseBy Andrea Shalal and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Tues...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Soluna Holdings Announces Pricing Of $5 Million Public Offering At $0.55 Per Share
July 15 (Reuters) - Soluna Holdings Inc SLNH.O:SOLUNA HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES PRICING OF $5 MILLION PUBLIC OFFERINGSOLUNA HOLDINGS INC - OFFERING INCLUDES 9,090,909 SHARES AND WARRANTS AT $0.55 PER SHAREReuters
Wed, Jul 16
Trump says Zelenskiy should not target Moscow
Trump sets 50-day deadline for Russia to agree to ceasefireEuropean officials scramble to implement Trump's plan for UkraineTrump says he's "on nobody's side"By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Ukrainian President V...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
