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US flag raised in Damascus, envoy says Syria-Israel peace is possible
US envoy sees peace between Syria and Israel as achievableSyria no longer deemed state sponsor of terrorism by USUS sanctions on Syria may be repealed within 180 daysBy Timour Azhari DAMASCUS, May 29 (Reuters) - The United States' newly-appointed Syria envoy said he believed peace between Syr...Reuters
Thu, May 29
Merck, Daiichi pull US application for 'guided missile' therapy for lung cancer
May 29 (Reuters) - Merck MRK.N and Japan-based Daiichi Sankyo 4568.T have withdrawn their U.S. application for an experimental lung cancer treatment after it failed to prolong the lives of patients in a late-stage study, the companies said on Thursday.The treatment, patritumab deruxtecan, belongs to...Reuters
Thu, May 29
US says it will start revoking visas for Chinese students
Move could endanger source of income for US universities There were 277,000 Chinese students at US colleges in 2024 Trump administration did not say how many to be affected By Costas Pitas, Michael Martina and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announce...Reuters
Thu, May 29
Bath & Body Works beats quarterly profit estimates on minimal tariff exposure
May 29 (Reuters) - Bath & Body Works BBWI.N on Thursday beat first-quarter profit estimates as steady demand for its fragrances and personal care products, combined with its limited exposure to import tariffs, helped counter broader pressures in the U.S. retail sector.The beauty and skincare ret...Reuters
Thu, May 29
Exxon says it is confident it will win dispute over Chevron-Hess deal
HOUSTON, May 29 (Reuters) - The arbitration proceedings in Exxon Mobil's XOM.N contractual dispute over Chevron's CVX.N planned acquisition of Hess HES.N concluded this week and a decision is expected in about two to three months, said Exxon senior vice president Neil Chapman on Thursday.Whi...Reuters
Thu, May 29
WH Economic Adviser Hassett: Confident in success of tariff ruling appeal
In an interview with Fox Business Network on Thursday, Kevin Hassett, Director of the United States (US) National Economic Council (NEC), said that he is confident in the success of the tariff ruling appeal, per Reuters.Fxstreet
Thu, May 29
US signals it may use administrative process against Harvard
May 29 (Reuters) - The Trump administration signaled on Thursday it might back off plans to immediately revoke Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign students because of several concerns, including its alleged failure to police antisemitism on campus, and would instead employ a lengthier...Reuters
Thu, May 29
CIBC Executive Says Lower Delinquency Rate In Q2 Gives Comfort
May 29 (Reuters) - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce CM.TO:CIBC EXEC SAYS LOWER DELINQUENCY RATE IN Q2 GIVES COMFORT: CONF CALLCIBC EXEC SAYS MORTGAGE BUSINESS IS A MUCH SMALLER CONTRIBUTOR; NUMBER OF SINGLE PRODUCT MORTGAGE CLIENTS IS COMING DOWNReuters
Thu, May 29
Cocrystal Pharma’s CC-42344 Shows Strong Antiviral Potency Against 2024 H5n1 Avian Influenza Strain
May 29 (Reuters) - Cocrystal Pharma Inc COCP.O:COCRYSTAL PHARMA’S INVESTIGATIONAL DRUG CANDIDATE CC-42344 DEMONSTRATES STRONG ANTIVIRAL POTENCY AGAINST THE 2024 HIGHLY PATHOGENIC H5N1 AVIAN INFLUENZA STRAINReuters
Thu, May 29
Alzamend Neuro Announces Dosing Of First Patient In Phase II Clinical Trial Of Al001 “Lithium In Brain” Study
May 29 (Reuters) - Alzamend Neuro Inc ALZN.O:ALZAMEND NEURO ANNOUNCES DOSING OF FIRST PATIENT IN ITS PHASE II CLINICAL TRIAL OF AL001 “LITHIUM IN BRAIN” STUDY TAKING PLACE AT MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITALALZAMEND NEURO INC - TOPLINE DATA EXPECTED BY YEAR ENDReuters
Thu, May 29
Gaza aid system under pressure as thousands seek food
Chaotic scenes as new US-backed group starts operationsMany forced to walk long distances for foodIsraeli strikes kill 45 peopleBy Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, May 29 (Reuters) - After a slow and chaotic start to the new U.S.-backed aid system in Gaza, thousands of Palestinians have been arriving at ...Reuters
Thu, May 29
BRP's President And CEO, José Boisjoli, To Retire By The End Of The Fiscal Year
May 29 (Reuters) - BRP Inc DOO.TO:BRP'S PRESIDENT AND CEO, JOSÉ BOISJOLI, TO RETIRE BY THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR AFTER 22 YEARS AT THE HELM OF THE CORPORATIONBRP INC - JOSÉ BOISJOLI TO STEP DOWN AS CHAIR OF BRP BOARDReuters
Thu, May 29
