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Trump invites Polish president to join Gaza Board of Peace, aide says
WARSAW, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Polish President Karol Nawrocki has been invited to join the Gaza Board of Peace by U.S. President Donald Trump, the Polish president's foreign policy adviser said on Monday The invitation was first reported by news website Onet, which cited two independent sources....Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
JP Morgan cuts view on Afreximbank on junk rating downgrade risk
LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - U.S. investment bank JP Morgan cut its view on African Export & Import Bank (Afrexim) bonds on Monday, over concerns the lender's credit rating could be cut to junk following a report it would take a loss on Ghanaian loans after the country defaulted."We are ma...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Syria announces curfew in Shaddadi after escape of IS militants from prison
CAIRO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The Syrian army on Monday imposed a total curfew in the city of Shaddadi in the Hasaka area of the country's northeast, state news agency SANA reported, after the escape of Islamic State militants from the city prison.It said the army would comb the city in search of th...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Turkey's Erdogan says SDF-Damascus agreement must be implemented swiftly
ANKARA, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that the deal reached between the Syrian government and Kurdish forces after days of fighting must be implemented swiftly, including the full integration of Kurdish fighters into Syria's armed forces.Speaking after a cabi...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Erdogan says Turkey hopes Iran will overcome crisis through dialogue, diplomacy
ANKARA, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that he hoped the Iranian government would overcome what he called a "period filled with traps" through dialogue and diplomacy.Speaking after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdogan added that Turkey was closely followin...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in spotlight
Trump invites global CEOs to Wednesday reception in DavosUS President due to give special address at WEF meetingTreasury Secretary Bessent warns Europe against retaliationNational security advisers to meet in Davos, sources sayChina's Vice Premier to give special address, meet CEOsBy Divya Chowd...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
NFL-McDermott out as Bills coach after narrow playoff loss to Broncos
Jan 19 (Reuters) - The Buffalo Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott on Monday after a heartbreaking playoff defeat ended what many felt was the team's best opportunity to return to the Super Bowl.McDermott, who had the Bills one win away from a Super Bowl berth in the 2020 and 2024 seasons, lea...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Trump would quickly replace tariffs after court action, New York Times reports
Jan 19 (Reuters) - The administration of President Donald Trump would enact new tariffs almost immediately if the Supreme Court struck down sweeping global tariffs the president launched under an emergency law, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told the New York Times in an interview publishe...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
German short-dated yields fall after tariff threats, Bunds unchanged
Markets shift bets on ECB rates to the dovish sideEuro zone yield spreads widen from tightest in almost two decadesFrench yield gap vs Bunds not far from lowest since mid-AugustBy Stefano Rebaudo Jan 19 (Reuters) - German short-dated government bond yields fell after fresh tariff threats from U.S...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
France intends to shun Trump's board of peace, source close to Macron says
PARIS, Jan 19 (Reuters) - France intends to decline the invitation to join U.S. President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace, initiative aimed at resolving conflicts globally, at this stage, a source close to the French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday.The initiative raises major issues ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Israel invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace', sources say
JERUSALEM, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Israel has received an invitation from the United States to join President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts, two sources briefed on the matter told Reuters.It was not immediately clear if Israel had accepted the ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
NYSE-parent Intercontinental Exchange develops platform for 24/7 tokenized securities trading
By Anshuman Tripathy Jan 19 (Reuters) - Intercontinental Exchange ICE.N said on Monday that it had developed a platform for trading and on-chain settlement of tokenized securities, in a move to capitalize on global demand for U.S. equities.NYSE’s new digital platform - for which it will seek reg...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Endeavour Mining Plc, G Mining Ventures, Lundin Gold
Jan 19 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies, including Endeavour Mining Plc, G Mining Ventures and Lundin Gold, on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS Endeavour Mining Plc EDV.TO: Jefferies raises target price to C$92 from C$81G Mining Ventures...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Russia gleeful at Trump-Europe split over Greenland, but also has concerns
Some senior Russian officials mock Europe and UK Russian commentators note NATO rift over GreenlandThey see impact on countries that have armed UkraineTrump's actions also raise some concerns for Moscow By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Russia is watching with glee as U.S. Preside...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Israel invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace', sources say
JERUSALEM, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Israel has received an invitation from the United States to join President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace", two sources briefed on the matter told Reuters.It was not immediately clear if Israel had accepted the invitation. The prime minister's office did...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
China’s top trade negotiator to meet global CEOs in Davos, Bloomberg News reports
Jan 19 (Reuters) - Chinese Vice Premier and top trade negotiator He Lifeng is scheduled to meet with a group of global CEOs while attending the World Economic Forum, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the matter.Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Digital scans unveil new love notes and sketches on ancient Pompeii wall
POMPEII, Italy, Jan 19 (Reuters) - A love note, a gladiatorial combat scene, a barrage of insults and everyday confessions have emerged on a wall in Pompeii, thanks to new imaging technology that has revealed nearly 80 previously unseen inscriptions.The once-thriving city of Pompeii, near Naples, wa...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Boeing, Goldman Sachs, PNC Financial Services
Jan 19 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Boeing, Goldman Sachs and PNC Financial Services, on Monday. HIGHLIGHTSBoeing BA.N: Jefferies raises target price to $290 from $275Goldman Sachs GS.N: RBC raise...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Elliott says offer for Toyota Industries is 40% undervalued, proposes alternative plan
Toyota Industries' climb above revised offer priceElliott proposes growth plan to double Toyota Industries' value by 2028Toyota Motor aware of Elliott's letter, continues to monitor situationBy Anton Bridge Jan 19 (Reuters) - Activist investor Elliott Investment Management on Sunday s...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
RPT-French PM will invoke Art 49.3 to ram through budget without a vote, says BFMTV
PARIS, Jan 19 (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu plans to invoke Article 49.3 of the Constitution to push the 2026 budget through without a vote in parliament, French broadcaster BFMTV reported on Monday.Reuters
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