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Iran will respond firmly if US becomes directly involved in Israeli strikes, says UN ambassador
GENEVA, June 18 (Reuters) - Iran said it had conveyed to Washington that it will respond firmly to the United States if it becomes directly involved in Israel's military campaign, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva said on Wednesday. Ali Bahreini, the ambassador of the Isl...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Soccer-Liverpool to begin Premier League title defence at home against Bournemouth
June 18 (Reuters) - Liverpool will begin their Premier League title defence when they host Bournemouth at Anfield on August 15 while Arsenal play Manchester United at Old Trafford in their opening game two days later, England's top flight said on Wednesday.Manchester City, who are eyeing a seven...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Desjadon-led Florida startup Vision Insurance Exchange preparing to offer policies in Q4
By Michael LoneyJune 18 - (The Insurer) - Startup Florida carrier Vision Insurance Exchange has been set up by Roger Desjadon and Ron Scalzo and is looking to start offering coverage in the fourth quarter through a Citizens take-out.According to its website, Vision Insurance Exchange was formed in J...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
EU accepts AliExpress' commitments to catch illegal online products
BRUSSELS, June 18 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Wednesday said it had accepted commitments made by Alibaba's 9988.HK AliExpress to address concerns over the dissemination of potentially illegal and pronographic materials through its platform.The commission said it had made binding a ser...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Exclusive: Axa and Allianz at the forefront of AI adoption, Evident AI Index reveals
By Mia MacGregorJune 18 - (The Insurer) - Axa has emerged as the global leader in AI adoption within the insurance sector with Allianz a close second, according to a new report from AI intelligence platform Evident.The inaugural Evident AI Index for insurance placed both companies at the forefront o...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Blackstone-owned gambling company Cirsa plans IPO in Spain
MADRID, June 18 (Reuters) - Blackstone's BX.N gaming company Cirsa said on Wednesday it planned to raise as much as 460 million euros ($529.46 million) in an initial public offering of shares on the Madrid stock exchange this year.The company intends to sell up to 400 million euros in newly issu...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP- Definity Financial, IGM Financial, Trisura Group
June 18 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies, including Definity Financial, IGM Financial and Trisura Group on Wednesday. HIGHLIGHTS * Definity Financial Corp DFY.TO: RBC initiates coverage with outperform rating* IGM Financial Inc ...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Ambridge appoints Munich Re Specialty’s Brogan as cyber head
By Chris MunroJune 18 - (The Insurer) - Ambridge Group has brought in James Brogan from Munich Re Specialty Insurance to fill its vacant cyber head role.Brogan has joined Amynta-owned Ambridge as senior vice president, head of cyber and tech E&O.Ambridge said Brogan will work with the company’s ...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Some Chinese banks vow to rein in commissions given to car dealers for auto loans
BEIJING, June 18 (Reuters) - Banks in China's Henan province said on Tuesday they will stop giving car dealers high commissions for auto loans taken out by buyers - a move that comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny of the sector.Chinese authorities have been keen to curb a deepening price war...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
AirAsia owner Capital A seeks A321XLR and regional jets post-restructuring, CEO says
PARIS, June 18 (Reuters) - The CEO of Capital A Group CAPI.KL, Tony Fernandes, said on Wednesday the owner of AirAsia is in talks to buy 50 to 70 Airbus AIR.PA A321XLR within the next one to three months, but that the first priority is to complete the group's restructuring.Asia's largest low...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Honda Is Recalling 259,033 U.S. Vehicles, NHTSA Says
June 18 (Reuters) - HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) IS RECALLING 259,033 U.S. VEHICLES - NHTSAHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) IS RECALLING SOME U.S. VEHICLES AS A BRAKE PEDAL THAT SHIFTS OUT OF POSITION CAN PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM APPLYING THE BRAKES AS INTENDED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR ...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Ford Motor Company Is Recalling 27,768 U.S. Vehicles Over Child Safety Lock Issue - NHTSA
June 18 (Reuters) - FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS RECALLING 27,768 U.S. VEHICLES - NHTSAFORD MOTOR COMPANY IS RECALLING SOME U.S. VEHICLES AS A MALFUNCTIONING CHILD SAFETY LOCK THAT ALLOWS A REAR DOOR TO BE OPENED UNINTENTIONALLY CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.- NHTSASource: https://tinyurl.com/bd6sc8ffReuters
Wed, Jun 18
Euro zone bond yields inch higher ahead of Fed meeting
LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields nudged higher on Wednesday as investors awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve meeting later in the day for any hints about the timing of further rate cuts, and kept a wary eye on developments in the Middle East. Germany's 10-year bond yield ...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Honda to recall over 259,000 U.S. vehicles over brake pedal issue, NHTSA says
June 18 (Reuters) - Honda Motor 7267.T is recalling 259,033 vehicles in the U.S. due to a faulty brake pedal that can shift out of position and hinder braking, raising the risk of crashes or injury, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday.The company is recalling ce...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Exclusive: Blenheim launches special risks unit with former TMK head Parker
By Michael JonesJune 18 - (The Insurer) - Blenheim Partnerships has appointed Ed Parker to lead a new special risks insurance unit set to launch early this summer, the company confirmed to The Insurer.Parker will build a book of business across consequential loss, political risk, contract frustratio...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Boeing 787’s emergency-power system likely active before Air India Crash, WSJ reports
June 18 (Reuters) - Investigators believe the Boeing BA.N Dreamliner operated by Air India had an emergency-power generator operating when it crashed last week in India's Ahmedabad, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the probe.Reuters couldn't immediat...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Bavarian Nordic Announces Sale Of Priority Review Voucher For USD 160 Million
June 18 (Reuters) - Bavarian Nordic A/S BAVA.CO:BAVARIAN NORDIC ANNOUNCES SALE OF PRIORITY REVIEW VOUCHER FOR USD 160 MILLIONBAVARIAN NORDIC: EBITDA WILL BE POSITIVELY IMPACTED AND ANY IMPACT ON GUIDED EBITDA MARGIN OF 26-30% FOR 2025Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Exclusive: Blenheim launches special risks unit with former TMK head Parker
By Michael JonesJune 18 - (The Insurer) - Blenheim Partnerships has appointed Ed Parker to lead a new special risks insurance unit set to launch early this summer, the company confirmed to The Insurer.Parker will build a book of business across consequential loss, political risk, contract frustratio...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Thousands of Cambodians join government rally as border dispute with Thailand intensifies
Protestors march as Cambodia accuses Thailand of more violationsThailand denies claims it has deployed more troops, drones More border talks between two countries set for September By Chayut Setboonsarng and Chantha Lach BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, June 18 (Reuters) - Thousands of Cambodians joined a...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
