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Low-income migrants fined up to $1.8 million by Trump administration
Trump officials issue notices to migrants that they now face fines Some 4,500 migrants told to pay fines ranging up to $1.8 millionMigrants have 30 days to pay or contest finesBy Ted Hesson, Kristina Cooke WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - Wendy Ortiz was surprised to find out she was being fined by...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Jefferies downgrades Onto Innovation, says return to growth will be tougher
** Shares of semiconductor equipment maker Onto Innovation ONTO.N falls ~2% to $98.49 in premarket trading** Jefferies cuts to "hold" from "buy" and trims PT to $110 from $135 ** Brokerage says the drivers of AI packaging correction are likely to extend through 2026 ** 2027 will be a...Reuters
Tue, May 20
UN has permission for 100 more aid trucks to enter Gaza, official says
By Emma FargeGENEVA, May 20 (Reuters) - The United Nations has received permission from Israel for about 100 more aid trucks to enter Gaza on Tuesday, a spokesperson for its humanitarian office said. "We have requested and received approval for more trucks to enter today, many more than were app...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
May 20 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on Tuesday: ** Britain's Centrica CNA.L said that Spirit Energy, its joint venture with German utility Stadtwerke München GmbH (SWM), will sell a 46.25% stake in the Cygnus gas field to Ithac...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Japan's Honda to scale back on electric vehicles, focus on hybrids
Now sees EVs accounting for 20%, not 30%, of sales by 2030Cuts planned investment in electrification and software by 30% To launch 13 next-generation hybrid models in the four years from 2027By Daniel Leussink TOKYO, May 20 (Reuters) - Honda Motor 7267.T said on Tuesday that it was scaling back i...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Israel's aid access to Gaza insufficient, offensive must stop, France says
France warns of consequences over lack of aid, ongoing offensiveParis says Gaza has become a place for dyingRelations between France, Israel soured in recent months By John Irish PARIS, May 20 (Reuters) - Israel's easing of humanitarian aid access to Gaza is insufficient, France's foreig...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Zelenskiy says Russia is playing for time to continue war
KYIV, May 20 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused Russia on Tuesday of playing for time to be able to continue the war in Ukraine and its occupation of Ukrainian territory.Zelenskiy said Ukraine had no doubt the war must end at the negotiating table but there must be clear and realistic...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Russian strategic bombers carry out scheduled flight over Barents Sea, TASS says
MOSCOW, May 20 (Reuters) - Two Russian TU-95M strategic bombers carried out a scheduled flight over international waters in the Barents Sea, which borders Norway, Russian state news agency TASS reported, citing the Defence Ministry.TASS cited the ministry as saying that the planes had been escorted ...Reuters
Tue, May 20
CORRECTED-India's Redington posts higher quarterly profit on strong cloud demand (May 19)
May 19 (Reuters) - Redington REDI.NS, a distributor for Apple AAPL.O in India, reported an increase in adjusted quarterly profit, driven by higher demand for cloud services and automation.The Chennai, Tamil Nadu-based company reported a profit before exceptional items and tax of 5.22 billion rupees ...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Japan's Honda to scale back on electric vehicles, focus on hybrids
Now sees EVs accounting for 20%, not 30%, of sales by 2030Cuts planned investment in electrification and software by 30% To launch 13 next-generation hybrid models in the four years from 2027By Daniel Leussink TOKYO, May 20 (Reuters) - Honda Motor 7267.T said on Tuesday that it was scaling back i...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Japan's super-long bond yields soar to records as market frets about demand
TOKYO, May 20 (Reuters) - The longest-dated Japanese government bond yields soared to all-time highs on Tuesday, with worries about demand catalyzed by a poor 20-year debt auction, in a headache for the Bank of Japan as it attempts to exit from a decade of ultra-easy policy.Reuters
Tue, May 20
Malnutrition in Gaza could rise exponentially, UNRWA official says
GENEVA, May 20 (Reuters) - Malnutrition rates in Gaza have risen during a more than 11-week Israeli blockade and could rise exponentially if food shortages continue, a health official at the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA said on Tuesday."I have data until end of April and it shows malnut...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Rubio to face tough questions on Trump policies in Congress
Some Democrats regret backing Rubio, Republicans praised himUkraine, Gaza, Greenland, Canada likely on lawmakers' agendaRubio has become a trusted ally of TrumpBy Patricia Zengerle and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will testify this week ...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Israel's Elbit Systems posts profit jump on Gaza war, rising defence budgets
TEL AVIV, May 20 (Reuters) - Israel's largest defence firm Elbit Systems ESLT.TA reported higher first-quarter profit on Tuesday, boosted by sales to Israel's military during its war against Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza and as global defence spending rises.Elbit ESLT.O said it ea...Reuters
Tue, May 20
SSP in cost-cutting drive amid global uncertainty
Launches cost-reduction programme to boost marginsTravel Food Services IPO in India delayed to summer 2025Reviewing Italian operations, may exit loss-making contracts May 20 (Reuters) - Britain's SSP Group SSPG.L on Tuesday launched a cost-cutting drive and a turnaround plan to revive profita...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Vodafone Group To Commence €500 Million Share Buyback Programme
May 20 (Reuters) - Vodafone Group PLC VOD.L:VODAFONE GROUP PLC - €500 MILLION SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAMME TO COMMENCEVODAFONE GROUP PLC - TO COMMENCE €500 MILLION SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAMMEVODAFONE GROUP PLC - PROGRAMME AIMS TO REDUCE VODAFONE SHARE CAPITALReuters
Tue, May 20
Stellantis should announce new CEO before end of H1 - Peugeot Invest Chairman
PARIS, May 20 (Reuters) - French-Italian carmaker Stellantis STLAM.MI plans to name a new chief executive before the end of the first half of the year, chairman of Peugeot Invest, Stellantis' second-largest shareholder said on Tuesday.Robert Peugeot also told the annual shareholders meeting tha...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei doubts success of nuclear talks with US
DUBAI, May 20 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei voiced doubts on Tuesday over whether nuclear talks with the United States will lead to an agreement, Mehr news reported, as Tehran reviews a proposal to hold a fifth round of negotiations."I don't think nuclear talks...Reuters
Tue, May 20
