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South Korea special prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon, Yonhap says
SEOUL, June 24 (Reuters) - South Korea's special prosecutor investigating a short-lived martial law declared by former President Yoon Suk Yeol requested a warrant to arrest the ousted leader on Tuesday, Yonhap news agency said.Yoon, who is on a criminal trial on insurrection charges, was arreste...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
AM Best: US cyber insurance premiums fell for first time in 2024
By Michael LoneyJune 23 - (The Insurer) - Last year marked the first ever decrease in U.S. cyber insurance premiums since data was first collected on the sector by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in 2015, according to a new AM Best report.Premiums generated from cyber insurance c...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
China's Zou Jiayi elected next president of AIIB, finance ministry says
BEIJING, June 24 (Reuters) - China's Zou Jiayi has been elected the next president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the country's finance ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.The AIIB's second president and first female leader, Zou, a former Chinese vice finance minister, ...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Iran top security body says Israel was forced to accept ceasefire
DUBAI, June 24 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme National Security Council said on Tuesday Israel was forced to accept defeat and a ceasefire unilaterally, and that Iranian armed forces remained prepared to "decisively respond" to any further attack.Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Weaponisation of food in Gaza constitutes war crime, UN rights office says
GENEVA, June 24 (Reuters) - The U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday that the "weaponisation" of food for civilians in Gaza constitutes a war crime, in its strongest remarks yet on a new model of aid distribution run by an Israeli-backed organisation."Desperate, hungry people in Gaza...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
IAEA's Grossi proposes meeting with Iran's foreign minister after ceasefire
June 24 (Reuters) - U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Tuesday that he had written to Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to propose a meeting and urged cooperation after a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was announced.Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic E...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Cincinnati Financial expands board with Wilkins appointment
By Michael LoneyJune 23 - (The Insurer) - Cincinnati Financial Corporation's board of directors has appointed Edward Wilkins to the board and as a member of its audit committee.The appointment adds a 14th seat to the board.Wilkins is a retired audit and assurance partner with Deloitte & Touc...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Everest adds former Global Atlantic CEO Levine to board
By Michael LoneyJune 23 - (The Insurer) - Bermuda-based (re)insurer Everest Group has appointed Allan Levine as an independent, non-executive member of its Board of Directors.The appointment is the latest addition to Everest’s expanding board, following the recent appointments of Darryl Page and Joh...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
France calls on Iran to start negotiations over nuclear and ballistic programme
PARIS, June 24 (Reuters) - The French foreign ministry called on Iran to engage immediately in negotiations for an accord over its nuclear and ballistic programme. "France urges Iran to engage without delay in negotiations leading to an agreement that addresses all concerns related to its nu...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Concord Biotech Updates On USFDA Inspection At API Facility At Dholka
June 24 (Reuters) - Concord Biotech Ltd CONB.NS:UPDATE ON USFDA INSPECTION AT COMPANY''S API FACILITY AT DHOLKAUSFDA ISSUES EIR FOR CONCORD BIOTECH'S DHOLKA FACILITYCLOSURE INDICATES THAT NO REGULATORY ACTION IS REQUIREDReuters
Tue, Jun 24
Iran denies reports of ceasefire violation, Iranian media reports
DUBAI, June 24 (Reuters) - News about a missile attack by Iran on Israel after the ceasefire between the two countries took effect is "denied", Iranian media reported, quoting state TV.Israeli military said earlier it detected launches from Iran to which Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz ...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Dissident leader abroad urges Iranians to bring down Khamenei
NCRI's Rajavi says ceasefire announcement a step forwardThe group calls on Iranian people to overthrow KhameneiCritics question the group's support and methodsBy John Irish PARIS, June 24 (Reuters) - The leader of a Paris-based Iranian opposition group said after the announcement of a cea...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
European allies need not worry about US support for NATO, Rutte says
THE HAGUE, June 24 (Reuters) - European allies do not need to worry about the United States' commitment to NATO, Mark Rutte, the chief of the military alliance, told the public forum on Tuesday."There is total commitment by the U.S. president and the U.S. senior leadership to NATO," Rutt...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Russia's Lavrov says NATO is moving beyond its traditional area of responsibility
MOSCOW, June 24 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused NATO on Tuesday of moving beyond its traditional area of responsibility in an attempt to gain a foothold in the Middle East, the South Caucasus, Central Asia, the Arctic and the Asia-Pacific region.Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
Israel will respond forcefully to Iran's "violation of ceasefire", defence minister says
JERUSALEM, June 24 (Reuters) - Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday he has ordered a forceful military response to what he called Iran's "violation of the ceasefire", after detecting launches from Iran following the truce’s start."In light of Iran’s blatant violation ...Reuters
Tue, Jun 24
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
