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Yum China unveils AI tool in a bid to boost efficiency
June 20 (Reuters) - Yum China Holdings 9987.HK, YUMC.N said on Friday it has launched a new AI-enabled hands-free assistant tool at certain KFC stores in a bid to boost efficiency.The company, which operates Yum Brands' YUM.N franchises including Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, said the tool, named Q-S...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP- Abbott, Amazon, RTX
June 20 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Abbott, Amazon and RTX on Friday. HIGHLIGHTS* Abbott ABT.N: Jefferies raises target price to $143 from $137* Amazon AMZN.O: Oppenheimer raises target price to $250 ...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
FCC orders review of 'Cyber Trust Mark' program over China ties
June 20 (Reuters) - Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr said on Friday he had ordered a review of the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program over "potentially concerning ties to the government of China." Carr said the review was being carried out by the FCC's Council on National ...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
Mi Ming Mart Says Board Intends To Declare Special Dividend Of HK$0.023 Per Share
June 20 (Reuters) - MI Ming Mart Holdings Ltd 8473.HK:BOARD INTENDS TO DECLARE SPECIAL DIVIDEND OF HK$0.023 PER SHAREUNIT TO SELL JAPAN PROPERTY FOR JPY586 MILLIONUNIT TO SELL US PROPERTY FOR HK$6.6 MILLIONSEES PRELIMINARY NET PROFIT ON DISPOSALS OF HK$8 MILLIONReuters
Fri, Jun 20
Romanian president nominates Liberal Party leader Ilie Bolojan as PM
Designated PM to ask parliament's vote of confidence next weekIncoming government to entail four pro-European partiesRomania must lower EU's largest budget deficit or risk downgradeFitch, S&P to visit Romania in June-JulyDeficit lowering measures yet to be agreed by the four parties B...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
European national arrested in Iran for allegedly 'spying on sensitive areas', Tasnim news agency
CAIRO, June 20 (Reuters) - A European national was arrested in northwestern Iran for allegedly "spying on sensitive areas of the country", the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Friday.Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
US sanctions target those providing Iran with defense machinery, Houthi oil trading
WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters) - The Trump administration said on Friday it had issued fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting eight entities, one vessel and one person for their alleged role in providing sensitive machinery for Tehran's defense industry."The United States remains resolved to ...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
Euro area yields steady, Italian spread set for biggest weekly rise in a year
By Stefano Rebaudo June 20 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields were on track for a weekly decline as the Israel-Iran air war entered its eighth day, with investors downplaying inflation concerns while awaiting clarity on potential U.S. involvement in the conflict.President Donald Trump w...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
Over 200 Mexicans have been detained since recent wave of raids began, Sheinbaum says
MEXICO CITY, June 20 (Reuters) - At least 222 Mexican nationals have been detained in the United States since a series of immigration raids in Los Angeles and subsequent protests against them started up in recent weeks, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday.She did not clarify where the...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
US prepares action targeting allies’ chip plants in China, WSJ reports
June 20 (Reuters) - A U.S. official has informed leading global semiconductor companies of plans to cancel waivers allowing them to use American technology in China, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.Jeffrey Kessler, under secretary of commerce for in...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
FedEx pauses pickups for shipments to Israel and Iraq
June 20 (Reuters) - U.S. parcel delivery giant FedEx FDX.N said on Friday it was halting all pickups for shipments to Israel and Iraq amid heightened risk to flight safety in the Middle East airspace. The exchange of missile fire between Israel and Iran has forced carriers to cancel or divert thousa...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
Guterres urges 'give peace a chance' in Israel-Iran conflict
June 20 (Reuters) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Friday that expansion of the Israel-Iran conflict could ignite a fire no one can control and called on parties to conflict and potential parties to the conflict to "give peace a chance."Guteres made the remarks to the Un...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
Israel slams UN rights council for giving floor to Iran
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, June 20 (Reuters) - Israel's ambassador to the U.N. in Geneva has raised "vehement objection" to Iran addressing the Human Rights Council ahead of talks with European counterparts in Geneva to try to de-escalate the Israel-Iran conflict, according to a le...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Empire Company, Gran Tierra Energy, Keyera
June 20 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies including Empire Company, Gran Tierra Energy and Keyera on Friday. HIGHLIGHTS * Empire Company Ltd EMPa.TO: Scotiabank raises target price to C$62.00 from C$49.00* Gran Tierra Energy Inc GT...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
IAEA warns against strike on nuclear facilities in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters) - The head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency on Friday warned against attacks on nuclear facilities and called for maximum restraint amid Israel's strikes on Iran. "Armed attack for nuclear facilities should never take place and could result in radioactive relea...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
US Supreme Court upholds law on suing Palestinian authorities over attacks
Lower court ruled in favor of Palestinian authoritiesAt issue were due process rights under U.S. ConstitutionBy John Kruzel WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court upheld on Friday a statute passed by Congress to facilitate lawsuits against Palestinian authorities by Americans kill...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
Meta partners with sports eyewear brand Oakley to launch AI-powered glasses
June 20 (Reuters) - Meta META.O said on Friday it has teamed up with Oakley to release AI-powered smart glasses, expanding its push into wearable tech after the success of Ray-Ban Meta glasses.The social media company is expanding its partnership with Oakley and Ray-Ban-parent EssilorLuxottica ESLX....Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
US judge upholds FDA's removal of Ozempic, Wegovy from drug shortage list
Judge says FDA appropriately weighed supply and demand informationCompounding pharmacies barred from making drug copiesJudge says FDA aware of Novo CEO's comments on drug accessBy Diana Novak Jones June 18 (Reuters) - A federal judge has rejected a bid by compounding pharmacies to allow them ...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
EXCLUSIVE-Metro's biggest shareholder open to selling stake, sources say
By Amy-Jo Crowley and Charlie Conchie LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) - Colombian billionaire Jaime Gilinski Bacal is open to selling his majority stake in British lender Metro Bank MTRO.L and has received interest from investors, two people with knowledge of the matter said.Gilinski, who sits on Metro...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
