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Kremlin says more clarity needed on Trump remarks about a U.S. 'secret sonic weapon'
MOSCOW, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that more clarity was needed on what U.S. President Donald Trump meant when he spoke of the United States possessing a "secret sonic" weapon it had used during its capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro.Trump said in an interview wi...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Egypt accepts Trump's invitation to join 'Board of Peace'
CAIRO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Egypt on Wednesday accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the so-called "Board of Peace", its foreign ministry said in a statement.The initiative was initially propelled by the aim to end the conflict in Gaza, but Trump has said it will reso...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Erdogan: hopes Kurdish forces' integration will herald new era in Syria
ANKARA, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that he hoped the full integration of Kurdish forces in Syria would herald a new era for the neighbouring country.In a speech to his AK Party's lawmakers in parliament, Erdogan said he had a fruitful call with U.S. Pre...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Kremlin says Putin will hold talks with Palestinian President Abbas in Moscow on Thursday
MOSCOW, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said that Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Moscow on Thursday. Abbas was due to arrive in Moscow later on Wednesday, the Kremlin said.Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Tensions over Greenland should not distract Europe and U.S. from Ukraine, NATO chief says
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - NATO allies should not allow tensions over Greenland to distract them from the need to defend Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday."The focus on Ukraine should be the number one priority, it is crucial for European and U.S. security,...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Siemens Energy CEO to attend Trump meeting with business leaders, chairman says
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Siemens Energy ENR1n.DE CEO Christian Bruch will attend a meeting of business leaders with U.S. President Donald Trump scheduled later on Wednesday in Davos, Switzerland, the company's Supervisory Board Chairman Joe Kaeser said. "Of course he will b...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Assassin of Japan's former PM Abe sentenced to life in prison
Tetsuya Yamagami admitted killing former PM AbeYamagami cited grudge against Unification ChurchProsecutors sought life term, defence asked for limit to prison, no more than 20 yearsAbe's ties to Unification Church impacted ruling LDP's public imageAbe's absence led to leadership instabil...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
EXCLUSIVE-Meta's new AI team delivered first key models internally this month, CTO says
By Jeffrey DastinDAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms' META.O new artificial intelligence lab has delivered its first high-profile AI models internally this month, the company's chief technology officer said on Wednesday.At a press briefing on the sidelines of the World Econ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
No matter who buys Warner Bros, JPMorgan and Allen & Co win with $180 million in M&A fees
Warner Bros spends hundreds of millions on fees to separate and sell businessesJPMorgan earned $189 million in financing and other fees tied to Warner Bros bridge loanParamount expected to extend its tender offer for Warner BrosBy Dawn Kopecki NEW YORK, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Some clear winners are e...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Turkey's Erdogan: Kurdish forces in Syria must lay down weapons and disband now
ANKARA, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Kurdish forces in northern Syria must lay down weapons and immediately disband so that a resolution can be found without further bloodshed, after Damascus gave them four days to agree on integrating into the central s...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Nigel Farage failed to declare 17 payments on time, UK inquiry finds
Standards Commissioner concludes lapses were inadvertentFarage takes full responsibility, apologises for the errorsReform UK leader says he has more interests than other lawmakersLONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Nigel Farage, head of Britain's populist Reform UK party, inadvertently committed 17 breac...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
UBTech agrees Airbus deal to expand robot use in aviation manufacturing
HONG KONG, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Chinese robotics firm UBTech 9880.HK said on Wednesday it had signed a deal with the world's largest planemaker, Airbus AIR.PA, to supply robots for use in aviation manufacturing. Airbus has already purchased UBTech's latest industrial humanoid robot, the Walker...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Philippines raises $2.75 bln from triple-tranche us dollar bond offering
MANILA, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The Philippines raised $2.75 billion from the sale of 5.5‑year, 10‑year and 25‑year U.S. dollar bonds, its largest deal in more than three years, the Bureau of the Treasury said on Wednesday.All three tranches were priced tighter than initial guidance, with the 5.5‑year an...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Burberry 'confident' in Saks Global leadership, CEO says
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Burberry BRBY.L Chief Executive Joshua Schulman declined to comment on the luxury brand's exposure to bankrupt Saks Global but said that the British company was "very confident" in the new leadership at the high-end department store conglomerate."Saks Global is a v...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
NATO working on Greenland issue 'behind the scenes', Rutte says
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday said he would not publicly comment on the tensions between the United States and its European allies over President Donald Trump's demand to take over Greenland. "You can be assured that I'm working o...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
European solidarity and strong U.S. ties are both necessary, says Polish president
WARSAW, Jan 21 (Reuters) - It is necessary to have solidarity among European countries, but it is also necessary to have strong transtlantic relations as the United States is key to the security of eastern flank NATO states, the Polish president said on Wednesday."There is the necessity of solid...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Italy won't take part in Trump's "Board of Peace", Corriere says
ROME, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Italy won't take part in U.S. President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" initiative, daily Corriere della Sera reported on Wednesday, citing concern that joining such a group led by a single country's leader would violate Italy's constitution.Trump'...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
European telcos to get unlimited radio spectrum under EU draft law
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Europe's telecoms operators will get a major boost under a European Commission proposal announced on Wednesday, allowing them to use radio spectrum for an unlimited duration, but their demand that Big Tech be required to help fund the cost of rolli...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
JD Sports braces for muted growth amid weak UK, Europe demand
Group like-for-like sales down 1.8% over 9 weeks to Jan 3North America like-for-like sales up 1.5%UK like-for-like sales down 5.3%, Europe down 3.4%Expects 2025/26 profit in line with market expectationsExpects 'muted market growth' in 2026/27By James Davey LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Brit...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
