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Israel to place $500 million, US-funded order for Boeing aerial refuelling tankers
TEL AVIV, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Israel plans to buy two Boeing-made KC-46 military aerial refuelling tankers in a $500 million deal to be financed with U.S. military aid, the Israeli defence ministry said on Wednesday.It said it would sign the contract with the U.S. government once an Israeli ministeri...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Delaware Chancery holds off on Marsh's TRO request against Howden, defers to New York
By Isha MaratheAug 20 - (The Insurer) - A Delaware vice chancellor said on Tuesday that Marsh's request for a temporary restraining order against Howden for the alleged poaching of over 140 Florida zone employees would be suspended until the Southern District of New York holds its scheduled hea...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
European reinsurers report record 21.1% return on equity in H1 2025: Fitch
By Ashish TiwariAug 20 - (The Insurer) - The four largest European reinsurers reported a record average return on equity of 21.1% in the first half of 2025, according to Fitch Ratings, even though revenue growth lagged and the reinsurance cycle showed signs of turning.The average ROE for Munich Re, ...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Russia is again provoking NATO countries, says Polish minister
WARSAW, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Russia is again provoking NATO countries, Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said on Wednesday, after an official said the object that landed overnight in a cornfield in eastern Poland may have been a Russian version of the Shahed drone."Once again, we a...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Syrian minister met Israel's Dermer for talks on regional stability, sources say
BEIRUT, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Syria's foreign minister met Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer in Paris on Tuesday to discuss security arrangements in southern Syria, two Syrian sources familiar with the meeting said.Syrian and Israeli officials have been conducting U.S.-mediated tal...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Mississippi Supreme Court election map dilutes Black voters' power, judge rules
By Nate Raymond Aug 20 (Reuters) - A federal judge has ordered Mississippi to redraw its election map used in voting for state supreme court justices after finding the current one dilutes the power of Black voters in violation of a landmark federal voting rights law.U.S. District Judge Sharion Ay...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Intel in talks with large investors for equity boost at discount, CNBC reports
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Intel INTC.O is in talks with other large investors to receive an equity infusion at a discounted price, CNBC reported on Wednesday, just days after the chipmaker got a $2 billion capital injection from SoftBank Group 9984.T.Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Porsche-backed Group14 closes new funding, takes control of JV's battery material plant
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Group14 Technologies said on Wednesday it had raised $463 million in its latest financing round led by South Korean investment firm SK 034730.KS, as the silicon-based battery material startup aims to scale up production.The startup said it also acquired the remaining 75% stake in ...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
US issues fresh International Criminal Court-related sanctions
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - The United States has added four people associated with the International Criminal Court to its special designated nationals sanctions list, a Treasury Department website showed on Wednesday. An International Criminal Court-related general license "authorizing the ...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Israel approves settlement plan to 'erase' idea of Palestinian state
Project was previously frozen after US, European objectionsRestarting construction could further isolate IsraelAdvocacy group says work could begin within a few months JERUSALEM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - A widely condemned Israeli settlement plan that would cut across land which the Palestinians seek f...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Hanover Insurance prices $500 million notes offering with 5.50% coupon
By Ashish TiwariAug 20 - (The Insurer) - The Hanover Insurance Group on Tuesday said it has priced a $500 million offering of senior unsecured notes due September 1, 2035, carrying a coupon of 5.50%.The Massachusetts-based P&C insurer said it plans to use net proceeds to repay its outstanding 7....Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Three killed in Russian shelling of key eastern Ukrainian city, local officials say
KYIV, Aug 20 (Reuters) - At least three people were killed in a Russian artillery attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka, local officials said on Wednesday, as Moscow's troops advance to encircle the strategic hub in Ukraine's industrialised Donbas region.Another four people ...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Citi investigates HR complaints against wealth head Sieg, Bloomberg News reports
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Citigroup C.N has hired law firm Paul Weiss to investigate complaints about the behavior of the bank's wealth-management chief, Andy Sieg, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter.Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
United Airlines Ventures invests in aerospace startup Astro Mechanica
Aug 20 (Reuters) - United Airlines' UAL.O venture capital arm said on Wednesday it has invested in aerospace startup Astro Mechanica, which develops airframe designs and propulsion systems for supersonic aircraft, signaling renewed industry interest in ultra-fast jets.The Trump administration ha...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Tennis-Shelton ready for New York spotlight at U.S. Open
By Amy TenneryNEW YORK, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Ben Shelton returns to Flushing Meadows with newfound confidence after claiming his biggest title and a career-high ranking two years after his charmed run to the U.S. Open semi-final.Shelton outlasted Russian Karen Khachanov 6-7(5) 6-4 7-6(3) in a tough fi...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Tennis-Alcaraz arrives in New York red-hot and ready to reclaim top ranking
By Shrivathsa SridharBENGALURU, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz heads to the U.S. Open in his now-familiar role as chief challenger to defending champion Jannik Sinner and the Spaniard will be driven this year by the twin pursuit of Grand Slam glory and the world number one ranking.The 22-year-old...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Tennis-Who are the other men's contenders to look out for at the US Open?
By Aadi Nair Aug 20 (Reuters) - The following are some of the other contenders for the men's singles title at the U.S. Open, which begins on Sunday: ALEXANDER ZVEREV (GERMANY)Ranking: 3Alexander Zverev showed flashes of his best to reach the Australian Open final at the start of the year, b...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Tennis-Aging Djokovic out to turn back time in push for U.S. Open glory
By Janina Nuno RiosAug 20 (Reuters) - After semi-final runs at all three Grand Slams this season, 38-year-old Novak Djokovic arrives at the U.S. Open chasing history while confronting the limits of an aging body.The Serbian great remains in pursuit of an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title, but come...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Tennis-Sinner's health comes into focus ahead of U.S. Open
By Rory Carroll Aug 20 (Reuters) - Top-ranked Jannik Sinner arrives at the U.S. Open as the defending champion and a leading contender, though his withdrawal from the Cincinnati final on Monday due to illness adds a measure of uncertainty to his title defence.The Italian looked off from the outse...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
