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INSTANT VIEW-Trump Organization launches Trump Mobile smartphone service
June 16 (Reuters) - The Trump Organization launched a self-branded mobile service and a $499 smartphone on Monday, dubbed Trump Mobile, signaling a new effort to court conservative consumers with a wireless service positioned as an alternative to major telecom providers.The new mobile venture will i...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Russia says Iran is exercising right to self-defence against Israel, Interfax reports
MOSCOW, June 16 (Reuters) - Russia believes Iran is exercising its right to defend itself against attack by Israel, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was quoted as saying on Monday.Russian news agencies also quoted Ryabkov as saying that Russia was discussing the crisis with the United States a...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
NextCure signs up to $745 million deal with China's Simcere to develop cancer drug
June 16 (Reuters) - Drug developer NextCure NXTC.O said on Monday it had signed a deal worth up to $745 million with China-based drugmaker Simcere Zaiming 2096.HK to develop a cancer therapy for solid tumors. NextCure said it will gain global rights to the experimental therapy, SIM0505, in all regio...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Cyprus receives requests to help evacuate Portugal, Slovakia citizens from Mideast
SARAJEVO, June 16 (Reuters) - Cyprus has received requests to assist in the evacuation of citizens of Portugal and Slovakia from the Middle East, Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Monday.“There are two active requests,” Kombos told reporters. “Obviously this very much depends on t...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
June 16 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Monday: ** U.S. regional bank Commerce Bancshares has agreed to acquire rival FineMark Holdings in an all-stock deal valued at $585 million, the companies said....Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
US Supreme Court rejects bid to revive copyright suit over Ed Sheeran hit 'Thinking Out Loud'
Suit seeks monetary damages over alleged song copyingJury in 2023 ruled in favor of Sheeran in separate lawsuit By Blake Brittain WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court turned away on Monday a bid to revive a copyright infringement lawsuit accusing pop star Ed Sheeran of unlawfull...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Zelenskiy plans to discuss weapons purchases with Trump on G7 sidelines
KYIV, June 16 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he planned to discuss new weapons purchases for Ukraine with U.S. President Donald Trump.Zelenskiy, who is visiting Austria, would attend the Group of Seven summit in Canada on Tuesday, where he hopes to meet Trump on the sidelin...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
US Supreme Court boosts Catholic challenge to NY abortion insurance coverage
NY mandates employer-sponsored insurance abortion coverageDiocese claims rule violates religious rights protectionsBy Daniel Wiessner June 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court gave a boost on Monday to a challenge by the Catholic Diocese of Albany to a 2017 New York state regulation that general...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Motor racing-Tough talks ahead but McLaren want drivers to race each other
By Alan Baldwin MONTREAL, June 16 (Reuters) - McLaren will continue to let Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris race freely for the Formula One title but there will be some tough talks back at the factory after Sunday's collision in Canada.Norris accepted the blame after hitting the rear of his ch...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
US Supreme Court to hear dispute involving anti-abortion crisis pregnancy center
By Brendan Pierson June 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider reviving a New Jersey crisis pregnancy center operator's bid to block the Democratic-led state's attorney general from investigating whether it deceived women into believing it offered abortions.The...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Iranians flee capital for safety as Israeli airstrikes intensify
Thousands in exodus from Tehran as it comes under Israeli missile fire in escalating conflictIranians upset over lack of public bomb shelters; authorities advise using mosques, schoolsInternet access in Iran drops by 50%Security forces make arrests for alleged Israel contactsBy Parisa Hafezi DUBA...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
PRESS DIGEST-Canada - June 16
June 16 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from a selected Canadian newspaper. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.THE GLOBE AND MAIL** Canada and Britain have agreed to resume stalled trade negotiations as both countries look to shore up their dom...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Norwegian monarch visits polar Svalbard as interest in Arctic grows
Increased interest in Arctic from U.S., Russia, ChinaGoverned by treaty allowing settlement by signatory statesSvalbard is an important part of Norway, says kingVisit marks a century of Norwegian sovereignty over islandsBy Gwladys Fouche OSLO, June 16 (Reuters) - Norway's King Harald and Quee...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
INSTANT VIEW-Trump Organization launches Trump Mobile smartphone service
June 16 (Reuters) - The Trump Organization launched a self-branded mobile service and a $499 smartphone on Monday, dubbed Trump Mobile, signaling a new effort to court conservative consumers with a wireless service positioned as an alternative to major telecom providers.The new mobile venture will i...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
US EPA to stop enforcing violations against fossil fuel companies, CNN reports
June 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has told staff to stop enforcing violations against fossil fuel companies, CNN reported on Monday, citing multiple sources. Reuters could not immediately confirm the report."While the last administration targeted the oil and gas indust...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Russia says US has cancelled next round of talks on easing tensions
MOSCOW, June 16 (Reuters) - Russia said on Monday that the United States had cancelled the next round of talks between the two countries, an apparent setback in a process launched by presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to improve bilateral ties.In a statement, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mar...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Organic growth drives Lockton global revenue 13% higher to $4.0 billion
By David BullJune 16 - (The Insurer) - Lockton generated global revenue of $4.0 billion in its fiscal year to April 30, 2025, a 13% top line expansion it said was driven almost entirely by organic growth, marking the fifth consecutive year the intermediary has delivered double-digit organic growth.T...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
