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UPDATE 2-Four sources say Azerbaijan Airlines flight was downed by Russian air defences
Updates throughout with quote from source, Osprey alert, NATO commentBy Nailia Bagirova BAKU, Dec 26 (Reuters) - An Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday killing 38 people was downed by a Russian air defence system, four sources in Azerbaijan with knowledge of the inv...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
Israel strikes Sana'a airport in Yemen, Haaretz newspaper says
JERUSALEM, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Israel struck Sana'a International Airport in Yemen on Thursday, Haaretz newspaper said, citing an Israeli official. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (Reporting by Maytaal Angel; Editing by Andrew Heavens) ((maytaal.angel@thoms...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
CORRECTED-Mexico state airline to buy five Embraer planes next year
Corrects headline to next year, not this yearMEXICO CITY, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Mexico's state-owned airline Mexicana will next year purchase five planes from Brazilian jet manufacturer Embraer EMBR3.SA, followed by seven in 2026 and eight in 2027, as it looks to boost a passenger fleet offering afford...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
Mexico state airline to buy five Embraer planes this year
MEXICO CITY, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Mexico's state-owned airline Mexicana will next year purchase five planes from Brazilian jet manufacturer Embraer EMBR3.SA, followed by seven in 2026 and eight in 2027, as it looks to boost a passenger fleet offering affordable air travel options.Mexicana Chief Leobar...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
UPDATE 1-Azerbaijan Airlines flight was downed by Russian air defence system, four sources say
Adds context in paragraphs 3-5By Nailia Bagirova BAKU, Dec 26 (Reuters) - An Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday was downed by a Russian air defence system, four sources in Azerbaijan with knowledge of the investigation told Reuters.An Embraer EMBR3.SA passenger jet...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
Azerbaijan Airlines flight was downed by Russian air defence system, four sources in Azerbaijan say
BAKU, Dec 26 (Reuters) - An Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday was downed by a Russian air defence system, four sources in Azerbaijan with knowledge of the investigation told Reuters.An Embraer EMBR3.SA passenger jet crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wed...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
BREAKINGVIEWS-SpaceX will be a better $1 trln bet than Tesla
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.By Robert CyranNEW YORK, Dec 26 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Rocket maker SpaceX’s internal $350 billion valuation makes it among the globe’s most valuable private startups. That’s still a fraction of the worth of boss...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
BRIEF-Binah Capital Group Enters Credit Agreement With Byline Bank For $20.3 Mln Term Loan
Dec 26 (Reuters) - Binah Capital Group Inc BCG.O:BINAH CAPITAL GROUP INC - ENTERS CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH BYLINE BANK FOR $20.3 MILLION TERM LOANBINAH CAPITAL GROUP INC - CREDIT AGREEMENT INCLUDES NON-REVOLVING LOANS UP TO $1 MILLIONFurther company coverage: BCG.O ((Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;)...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
BRIEF-Commercial Vehicle Group Inc Entered Into A Fourth Amendment To Its Credit Agreement
Dec 26 (Reuters) - Commercial Vehicle Group Inc CVGI.O:COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP INC - ENTERED INTO A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO ITS CREDIT AGREEMENTCOMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP INC - TERM LOAN FACILITY REDUCED TO $85 MILLION, REVOLVING CREDIT TO $125 MILLIONFurther company coverage: CVGI.O ((Reuters.Briefs@tho...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
BRIEF-ConnectM Technology Solutions Inc Entered Into Standby Equity Purchase Agreement With Ya Ii Pn Ltd
Dec 26 (Reuters) - ConnectM Technology Solutions Inc CNTM.O:CONNECTM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC - ON DEC 17, ENTERED INTO STANDBY EQUITY PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH YA II PN, LTD.CONNECTM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC - HAS RIGHT TO SELL UP TO $25 MILLION IN STOCKFurther company coverage: CNTM.O ((Reuters.Brie...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
BRIEF-American Shared Hospital Services Amended Credit Agreement With Fifth Third Bank
Dec 26 (Reuters) - American Shared Hospital Services AMS.A:AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES - ON DEC 18, AMENDED CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH FIFTH THIRD BANKAMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES - NEW TERM LOAN OF $7 MILLION ADDED UNDER SECOND AMENDMENTAMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES - ON DEC 19, ROBERT HI...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
BRIEF-WiSA Technologies Inks Definitive Agreement To Acquire Compusystems
Dec 26 (Reuters) - WiSA Technologies Inc WISA.O:WISA TECHNOLOGIES INKS DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE COMPUSYSTEMS, INC.WISA TECHNOLOGIES INC - COMPUSYSTEMS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE $13M-$15M REVENUE, $3M-$4M EBITDA IN 2025WISA TECHNOLOGIES INC: FINANCIAL TERMS OF TRANSACTION WERE NOT DISCLOSEDSource...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
DIARY-Political and General News Events from December 26
Dec 26 (Reuters) - For other diaries, please see:Political and General News POL/DIARYTop Economic Events M/DIARYEmerging Markets Economic Events EMRG/DIARYGovernment Debt Auctions D/DIARYU.S. Federal Reserve FED/DIARYToday in Washington WASH/DIARY ---------...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
NATO calls for full investigation of Azerbaijan Airlines crash
BRUSSELS, Dec 26 (Reuters) - NATO on Thursday called for a full investigation into the cause of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 people."Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and victims of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243," NATO spokesperson Farah Dakhlallah said in a pos...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Apple, EverQuote, UnitedHealth
Dec 26 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Apple, EverQuote and UnitedHealth on Thursday. HIGHLIGHTS * Apple Inc AAPL.O: Wedbush raises target price to $325 from $300* EverQuote Inc EVER.O: Raymo...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
EXCLUSIVE-Guatemala open to accepting Trump's Central American deportees, sources say
Guatemala seeks smooth relations with Trump administrationIt already receives 14 deportation flights per weekGuatemala prepares for increased deportations, plans to reintegrate returneesBy Sarah Kinosian MEXICO CITY, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Guatemala is open to receiving citizens of other Central Amer...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
Deals of the day-Mergers & Acquisitions
Dec 26 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1030 GMT on Thursday:** Japan's Nippon Steel 5401.T said on Thursday it has extended the closing period for its $15 billion purchase of U.S. Steel, expressing confidence that the acquisition will protect and ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
COLUMN-Why US Congress restored Social Security benefits for public-sector retirees
The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.By Mark Miller Dec 26 (Reuters) - Social Security is an earned benefit. You become eligible by paying the payroll tax during your working years, and the amount you get is geared to your wage history - with a glaring exce...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
