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Rugby-Coach thinks world champion Black Ferns will be better for Canada draw
May 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand coach Allan Bunting said he thought the Black Ferns were building nicely for their Women's World Cup title defence despite being held to a 27-27 draw by Canada in a Pacific Four clash at the weekend. The Black Ferns had been desperate for a win in Christchurch on ...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Taiwan is not ruling out 'political warfare' from China, coast guard says
TAIPEI, May 19 (Reuters) - Taiwan's coast guard said on Monday the government did not rule out the possibility that China could launch "political warfare" to disrupt public morale on the island ahead of President Lai Ching-te's inauguration anniversary this week.Reuters
Mon, May 19
Trump tax bill wins key committee vote in Congress, advancing his agenda
May 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tax bill, stalled for days by Republican infighting over spending cuts, won approval from a key congressional committee on Sunday that advances the measure toward possible passage in the House of Representatives later this week.Reuters
Mon, May 19
US Treasury Sec. Bessent warns of tariffs rates to ‘reciprocal’ level if no trade deal
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNN News on Sunday, President Donald “Trump has put them on notice that if you do not negotiate in good faith, you will ratchet back up to your April 2 level.”Fxstreet
Mon, May 19
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - May 19
May 19 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Headlines- Legal & General acquires real estate investor in private assets push- Starmer closes in on EU food trade deal in run-up to key summ...Reuters
Mon, May 19
PRESS DIGEST-British Business - May 19
May 19 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Times- Creditors of Thames Water are braced to write off 6 billion pounds ($7.98 billion), or one third, of its debt if ...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Polish centrist's narrow presidential lead leaves pro-EU path in balance
Polish exit vote gives centrist narrow leadCentrist and liberal left parties score lower than expectedFar-right voters to play crucial role in second roundVote takes place on same day as election in RomaniaBy Adrianna Ebert and Karol Badohal WARSAW, May 18 (Reuters) - Polish liberals performed wo...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Microsoft wants AI 'agents' to work together and remember things
By Stephen NellisREDMOND, Washington, May 18 (Reuters) - Microsoft envisions a future where any company's artificial intelligence agents can work together with agents from other firms and have better memories of their interactions, its chief technologist said on Sunday ahead of the company's...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Golf-Scheffler pulls away late for runaway PGA Championship victory
Largest margin of victory in PGA Championship since 2012English cards low round of the day to finish joint secondMasters champion McIlroy finishes in tie for 47th placeBy Frank PingueCHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 18 (Reuters) - Scottie Scheffler was put to the test at the PGA Championship on Sunda...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Moody's downgrades US debt to AA1, citing rising interest costs and unsustainable debt growth
Moody's Ratings agency downgraded the US's sovereign debt credit rating after the market close on Friday. According to Moody's, the US is facing rising debt funding costs that far exceed those of similar government debt loads.Fxstreet
Mon, May 19
NEWSMAKER-Romania's pro-EU president-elect known for calm, methodical approach
Centrist Nicusor Dan clashed with hard-right over Ukraine, EUHard-right candidate Simion concedes defeatAfter government collapse, all eyes on new president's PM pickBy Luiza Ilie, Elizaveta Gladun BUCHAREST, May 19 (Reuters) - Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan's decision to attend a string of ...Reuters
Mon, May 19
US seeks long-term trade negotiations with EU, says Vance
ROME, May 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday, and said he hoped their encounter would help move forward trade talks between the EU and the United States.Reuters
Mon, May 19
Golf-Rahm on late PGA Championship collapse: 'pretty fresh wound'
By Frank PingueCHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 18 (Reuters) - Jon Rahm gave Scottie Scheffler a bit of a scare during the final round of the PGA Championship on Sunday and, while he walked away empty-handed after a stunning collapse, he said he is taking plenty of positives from his performance.In h...Reuters
Mon, May 19
DIARY-Top Economic Events to July 30
May 19 (Reuters) - For other diaries, please see: Top Economic Events M/DIARYEmerging Markets Economic Events EMRG/DIARYGovernment Debt Auctions D/DIARYPolitical and General News POL/DIARYU.S. Federal Reserve FED/DIARYToday in Washington WASH/DIARY--------...Reuters
Mon, May 19
RPT-EXCLUSIVE-Some Chinese companies eye Singapore listings to expand markets amid trade war
At least five Chinese and Hong Kong firms eye listings on SGXChinese firms eye Singapore listings to expand in Southeast AsiaSingapore bourse hosted 4 IPOs in 2024, versus 71 in Hong Kong SGX says listings to provide Chinese firms 'gateway' to world By Yantoultra Ngui SINGAPORE, May 18...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Israel says it will let food into Gaza after announcing new ground assault
Israel says it aims for 'operational control' in parts of GazaLatest airstrikes killed at least 130 Palestinians, medics sayNo progress reported in indirect ceasefire talks in QatarBy Nidal al-Mughrabi and Maayan Lubell CAIRO/JERUSALEM, May 18 (Reuters) - Israel will ease its blockade and...Reuters
Sun, May 18
