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VEON considers potential Starlink partnership, dual listing in UAE
DUBAI, May 28 (Reuters) - VEON VEON-RX.MM is in talks with Starlink over potential partnerships across all markets where the telecommunications group operates, its CEO said on Wednesday.Kaan Terzioglu said the company could consider a dual listing of both VEON and its units in the United Arab Emirat...Reuters
Wed, May 28
Russia masses over 50,000 troops for offensive on northeastern Ukraine, Zelenskiy says
By Max Hunder KYIV, May 28 (Reuters) - Russia has massed more than 50,000 troops, including some of its best forces, near Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region, but Kyiv has taken steps to prevent them from conducting a large-scale offensive, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.The buil...Reuters
Wed, May 28
Definity’s Travelers Canada deal “a rare and transformative opportunity”: CEO Saunders
By Chris MunroMay 27 - (The Insurer) - Definity Financial Corporation’s C$3.3 billion ($2.4 billion) acquisition of the bulk of Travelers Canada “is a rare and transformative opportunity”, president and CEO Rowan Saunders has declared.In a presentation shortly after Definity and Travelers announced ...Reuters
Wed, May 28
Israel calls New York Times report on Iran nuclear talks 'fake news'
JERUSALEM, May 28 (Reuters) - Israel on Thursday rejected a report in the New York Times that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been threatening to disrupt talks on a nuclear deal between the United States and Iran by striking Iran's main nuclear enrichment facilities.Reuters
Wed, May 28
Iran might accept U.S. IAEA inspectors if nuclear deal reached
DUBAI, May 28 (Reuters) - Iran might allow the U.N. atomic watchdog to send U.S. inspectors to Iranian sites if Tehran's talks with Washington succeed, Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami said on Wednesday.Tehran and Washington are expected to hold a sixth round of talks to solve a decades-...Reuters
Wed, May 28
EXCLUSIVE-Shein working towards Hong Kong listing after London IPO stalls, say sources
Shein aims to file prospectus for Hong Kong IPO in coming weeksCompany plans to go public in Hong Kong within this year Shein plans to change venue in absence of Chinese regulatory nod By Julie Zhu, Hadeel Al Sayegh and Helen Reid HONG KONG/DUBAI/LONDON, May 28 (Reuters) - Shein is working towar...Reuters
Wed, May 28
Russia to announce next talks with Ukraine soon, Lavrov says
MOSCOW, May 28 (Reuters) - Russia will announce the next round of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in the nearest future, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.The neutral status of Ukraine remains one of Russia's key demands in the peace negotiations, Lavrov added.Reuters
Wed, May 28
Iran says it might accept American IAEA inspectors if nuclear deal with US is reached
DUBAI, May 28 (Reuters) - Iran might allow the U.N. nuclear watchdog to send U.S. inspectors to visit Iranian nuclear sites if Tehran's nuclear talks with Washington succeed, Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami said on Wednesday."It is normal that inspectors from hostile countries are n...Reuters
Wed, May 28
Exxon Mobil to sell its stake in France's Esso
May 28 (Reuters) - Energy major Exxon Mobil XOM.N has entered into exclusive negotiations with North Atlantic to divest its stake in Esso ESSF.PA, it said on Wednesday.The sale is expected to take place in the last quarter of this year, at a price of 149.19 euros ($168.82) per Esso share before dist...Reuters
Wed, May 28
EXCLUSIVE-Shein working towards Hong Kong listing after London IPO stalls, say sources
Shein aims to file prospectus for Hong Kong IPO in coming weeksCompany plans to go public in Hong Kong within this year Shein plans to change venue in absence of Chinese regulatory nod By Julie Zhu, Hadeel Al Sayegh and Helen Reid HONG KONG/DUBAI/LONDON, May 28 (Reuters) - Shein is working towar...Reuters
Wed, May 28
Russia says NATO building up forces in eastern Europe
MOSCOW, May 28 (Reuters) - Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov said on Wednesday that the U.S.-led NATO military alliance was using the Ukrainian crisis to build up its presence across eastern Europe and the Baltic, Russian news agencies reported.Russia, Belousov said, was advancing on almost a...Reuters
Wed, May 28
GlobalData extends ICG bid deadline, ends takeover talks with KKR
May 28 (Reuters) - Britain's GlobalData DATA.L on Wednesday extended the deadline to June 11 for private equity firm ICG ICGIN.L to make a firm takeover offer, while ending talks with KKR KKR.N after failing to reach an agreement on terms.GlobalData, headquartered in London, offers data analytic...Reuters
Wed, May 28
Euro zone government bond yields edge up, auctions in focus
LONDON, May 28 (Reuters) - European government bond yields edged up on Wednesday with a focus on bond sales from Germany and Spain later in the day, just as a weak Japanese government bond auction sparked a selloff in Japan's bond market that rippled out.Reuters
Wed, May 28
ExxonMobil In Negotiations With North Atlantic To Sell Its Stake in Esso
May 28 (Reuters) - Esso Societe Anonyme Francaise SA ESSF.PA:EXXONMOBIL ENTERS EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS TO SELL STAKE IN ESSO S.A.F.EXXONMOBIL TO SELL 82.89% STAKE IN ESSO S.A.F. TO NORTH ATLANTICACQUISITION EXPECTED TO COMPLETE IN LAST QUARTER OF 2025ACQUISITION PRICE SET AT €149.19 PER ESSO S.A.F. S...Reuters
Wed, May 28
Zelenskiy says Russia has gathered 50,000 troops for offensive on northern Ukraine
By Max Hunder KYIV, May 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said that Russia has gathered 50,000 troops near Ukraine's northern Sumy region, but added that Kyiv had taken steps to prevent Moscow from conducting a large-scale offensive there.The build-up comes as Russia ...Reuters
Wed, May 28
Robinhood rolls out desktop trading in UK to target seasoned retail investors
By Niket Nishant May 28 (Reuters) - U.S.-based online brokerage Robinhood HOOD.O said on Wednesday it was expanding its desktop platform into the UK to extend its reach among retail investors looking for more sophisticated trading tools.The launch comes months after the company first unveiled th...Reuters
Wed, May 28
California to allow more girls in track and field finals after Trump pressure to drop transgender athlete
California to allow more girls in this week's high school track and field finalsEvents to have separate score for transgender athletesPresident Trump demands California prevent transgender girl from competing in championshipTrump threatened to withhold federal funding to state if demands not met...Reuters
Wed, May 28
