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FACTBOX-Airlines suspend flights after Israel strikes Iran
June 17 (Reuters) - Israel's strikes against Iran have prompted international airlines to halt flights to some Middle East destinations.Below are some of the airlines that have cancelled their flights to and from the region:AEGEAN AIRLINES AGNr.ATGreece's Aegean Airlines said that it had can...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Russia says it struck military targets in Kyiv, other cities overnight
MOSCOW, June 17 (Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry said on Tuesday that its forces carried out high-precision strikes on military targets in Ukraine's Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia regions overnight."The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation carried out a group strike with high-precision air...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
June 17 - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on Tuesday: ** London-listed venture capital investor BP Marsh has acquired a 27% shareholding in Cameron Specialty, a London-based specialty MGA.nL6N3SK0DF ** Eli Lilly is in advanced t...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
EXCLUSIVE-Trump administration disbands group focused on pressuring Russia, sources say
Trump administration ended working group to cajole Kremlin into peace deal, sources sayGroup discussed various policy options related to Central Asia, eastern EuropeU.S. allies doubt Trump ready to turn up pressure on PutinBy Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) - The Trump administration ...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Immigration raids in Los Angeles hit small business owners: 'It's worse than COVID'
ICE raids hit Hispanic small businessesStreet vendors, restaurant workers, too afraid to buy suppliesTrump crackdown threatens local economies By Tim Reid and Kristina Cooke LOS ANGELES, June 17 (Reuters) - Juan Ibarra stands outside his fruit and vegetable outlet in Los Angeles' vast fresh p...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Ukraine's Zelenskiy to seek G7 support as Trump's early exit puts dampener on summit
Zelenskiy seeks G7 support amid Trump's early departureTrump leaving to deal with tense Middle East situationG7 unity challenged by Trump's stance on Russia, tariffsCarney invites non-G7 nations to diversify alliances, exportsBy David Ljunggren, John Irish and Andreas Rinke KANANASKIS, Al...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
A shrinking FEMA puts lake town's rebuilding plans in limbo
Trump's FEMA cuts threaten recovery plans for North Carolina resort townLake Lure seeks to replace century-old dam, expected to cost $200 millionLocal businesses suffer as lake remains closed for summerBy Nathan Layne LAKE LURE, North Carolina, June 17 (Reuters) - When Hurricane Helene's ...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
US appeals court to rule on Trump's Los Angeles troop deployment
Court to hear arguments on Trump's authority to deploy troopsJudge Breyer ruled Trump's National Guard deployment unlawfulCalifornia lawsuit says deployment violates state sovereignty and US lawsBy Dietrich Knauth June 17 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court will hear arguments on Tuesday ...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
MarketAxess launches electronic trading platform for foreign investors in Indian debt
By Dharamraj Dhutia MUMBAI, June 17 (Reuters) - MarketAxess Holdings said on Tuesday it has launched electronic trading services for Indian government bonds, making it the first platform to give foreign investors direct access to the market.The platform will be interlinked with the Clearing Corpo...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Trump says he wants Iran to give up entirely on nuclear weapons
Trump says he wants 'real end' to nuclear problems with IranTrump says Iran cannot have a nuclear weaponTrump says he may send Witkoff or JD Vance to meet with IraniansBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he wanted a "real end"...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Boeing executive says don't expect any more big assets sales at this time
PARIS, June 17 (Reuters) - Boeing BA.N is not planning any more big asset sales at this time, Chris Raymond, the head of its global services business, said at the Paris Airshow on Tuesday.Battling to recover from a series of crises, CEO Kelly Ortberg has been selling non-core assets to reduce Boein...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Aviva set to complete Direct Line takeover in July
By Ryan HewlettJune 17 - (The Insurer) – London-listed Aviva said on Tuesday that its 3.7 billion pound ($4.79 billion) takeover of rival Direct Line is set to complete next month following "constructive" talks with the UK’s competition watchdog.Aviva and Direct Line said in a joint stock ex...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
India regulator asks Air India for training data of pilots, dispatcher of crashed plane
India asks airline for crew documents in crash investigationIndia asks flying schools, airports to step up training checksPilot of crashed plane had 8,200 flying hours experienceTop Boeing executive visiting IndiaBy Aditya Kalra and Abhijith Ganapavaram NEW DELHI, June 17 (Reuters) - India's ...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Daimler Truck CEO: US Volumes Of Electric Trucks Have Been Significantly Lower Than Expected
June 17 (Reuters) - Daimler Truck Holding AG DTGGe.DE:DAIMLER TRUCK CEO: US VOLUMES OF ELECTRIC TRUCKS HAVE BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER THAN EXPECTEDSource text: [ID:]Further company coverage: [DTGGe.DE]Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
NEWSMAKER-Iranian supreme leader Khamenei has been implacable opponent of US and Israel
Lifelong adversary of both US and IsraelSupreme leader wove web of regional alliances to challenge USKhamenei has sidelined rivals and crushed popular oppositionGuile and Revolutionary Guards cemented his rise June 16 (Reuters) - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has spent almost four decades as Shi'ite...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Trump says he has not reached out to Iran for peace talks
June 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the he had not reached out to Iran for peace talks in any way, shape, or form.Iran "should have taken the deal that was on the table", Trump said in a post on Truth Social.Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
HDI Global appoints Ajavon as global network Africa general manager
By Michael JonesJune 17 - (The Insurer) - HDI Global SE has appointed Alexandrine Ajavon as global network Africa general manager, the company said on Tuesday.Ajavon will be responsible for managing relationships with HDI Global's network partners in Africa and will be based in Paris, reporting ...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Brenntag SE - Brenntag Specialties And Exxonmobil Extend Distribution Agreement For White Oils In EMEA
June 17 (Reuters) - Brenntag SE BNRGn.DE:BRENNTAG SPECIALTIES AND EXXONMOBIL EXTEND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT FOR WHITE OILS IN EMEASource text: [ID:]Further company coverage: [BNRGn.DE]Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
German defence start-up Helsing raises 600 million euros in latest investment round
BERLIN, June 17 (Reuters) - German defence start-up Helsing has raised 600 million euros ($693.30 million) in its latest investment round, lead by Spotify SPOT.N founder Daniel Ek, the firm said on Tuesday.The latest investment round has raised Helsing's value to $12 billion, the Financial Times...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
