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Iran thanks Qatar for 'constructive role' in preventing regional escalation
DUBAI, June 24 (Reuters) - Iran's deputy foreign minister on Tuesday thanked Qatar for its "constructive role" in preventing regional escalation, Iran's Young Journalist Club reported.The minister, Majid Takhtravanchi, gave the message in a phone call with Qatari Minister of State Mo...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Japanese megabanks weigh Middle East evacuations, JPMorgan limits travel
TOKYO/NEW YORK, June 23 (Reuters) - Several major Japanese banks are considering evacuating staff from the Middle East and Wall Street giant JPMorgan JPM.N has restricted employee travel in the region as tensions escalate.The United States entered the war against Iran over the weekend with strikes a...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Westfield's parent to sell banking unit to First Financial Bancorp for $325 million
By Mia MacGregorJune 24 - (The Insurer) - Ohio Farmers Insurance Company, the parent company of Westfield, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Westfield Bancorp to First Financial Bancorp in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $325 million.Westfield CEO and board chair Ed Largent said...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Some killed in Israeli attack on Iran's Evin prison administrative building, judiciary spokesperson says
DUBAI, June 24 (Reuters) - Parts of the administrative building of Evin prison in the Iranian capital were damaged in Monday's Israeli strike, judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir said on Tuesday on state TV, adding people had been killed and injured "Following the damage, some administrat...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Israeli defence minister orders attacks on Iran after ceasefire 'violation'
June 24 (Reuters) - Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday he has ordered the country's military to respond forcefully to what he said was Iran’s violation of a ceasefire with Israel.The directive followed an announcement by the military that it had detected missile launches from ...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Euro zone yields steady as Israel-Iran ceasefire douses inflation concerns
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bonds traded steadily on Tuesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was now in place, raising hopes of an end to the 12-day war even as deadly attacks were reported in both countries.Closer to home for European...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
CORRECTED-Israeli military says it is working to intercept missiles launched from Iran
June 24 (Reuters) - The Israeli military said on Tuesday its defensive systems are working to intercept missiles launched from Iran towards Israel, and told the public to enter protected spaces and remain there until further notice.The announcement came after Israel said it has agreed to U.S. Presid...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
MSIG USA promotes Taylor to head of casualty
By Isha MaratheJune 24 - (The Insurer) - MSIG USA has appointed Jayson Taylor, formerly head of product innovation at the company, as head of casualty.Before joining MSIG USA in 2024, Taylor spent more than nine years in various roles at Argo Group. He has also held roles at QBE North America, Well...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Iran is looking to restore its nuclear industry, Iran's nuclear chief says
DUBAI, June 24 (Reuters) - Iran is assessing damage to its nuclear industry and arrangements had been made for its restoration, Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami said on Tuesday according to Mehr news, after a series of Israeli and U.S. strikes targeted Iran's main nuclear facilities. ...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
US condemns 'repression' of Independence Day celebrations in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, June 24 (Reuters) - The United States condemned what it described as Hong Kong's "repression of U.S. Independence Day celebrations" after media reports on Tuesday that some schools had received "friendly reminders" warning students against taking part in such events.Th...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Over 40 people, including children, killed in Sudan hospital attack, says WHO chief
GENEVA, June 24 (Reuters) - Over 40 people, including children and health care workers, were killed in an attack on a hospital in Sudan at the weekend, the head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday.Saturday's attack on the Al Mujlad Hospital took place in West Kordofan, near the fron...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
China says it does not want Israel-Iran tensions to escalate
BEIJING, June 24 (Reuters) - China does not want tensions between Israel and Iran to escalate and is willing to work with the international community to maintain peace and stability in the Middle East, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.Guo Jiakun told a regular press conference China i...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Reliance on insurers insufficient to address ‘juggernaut’ of climate risk
By Rebecca DelaneyJune 24 - (The Insurer) - The UK government’s special representative for climate Rachel Kyte has warned that the insurance industry’s role as a backstop is not sustainable as climate impacts intensify globally.“The first thing I want to say is not to get distracted,” said Kyte in a...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Ford to recall nearly 133,000 Aviator SUVs in US over vehicle parts detachment
June 24 (Reuters) - Ford F.N is recalling 132,914 Aviator SUVs in the U.S. over parts, including rear door window bars, getting detached from the vehicle due to insufficient adhesion, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday.Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Over 40 people, including children, killed in Sudan hospital attack, says WHO chief
GENEVA, June 24 (Reuters) - Over 40 people, including children and health care workers, were killed in an attack on a hospital in Sudan at the weekend, the head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday.Saturday's attack on the Al Mujlad Hospital took place in West Kordofan, near the fron...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Poland's Arlen debuts 10% above IPO price in Warsaw
GDANSK, June 24 (Reuters) - Shares of Polish protective clothing maker Arlen Group ARL1.WA rose 10% on their stock market debut on Tuesday, marking Warsaw's second initial public offering (IPO) this year.The company had priced its IPO at 35 zlotys per share, raising 270.9 million zlotys ($73.7 m...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Kroll CEO comfortable with private ownership, El Confidencial reports
MADRID, June 23 (Reuters) - The CEO of New York-based financial service company Kroll, Jacob Silverman, is comfortable with private equity fund ownership, he said in an interview published by Madrid news website El Confidencial on Monday.Although there are no concrete plans on the table, he said fut...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
CORRECTED-Kroll CEO comfortable with private ownership, El Confidencial reports
MADRID, June 23 (Reuters) - The CEO of New York-based financial service company Kroll, Jacob Silverman, is comfortable with private equity fund ownership, he said in an interview published by Madrid news website El Confidencial on Monday.Although there are no concrete plans on the table, he said fut...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
