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Russian forces capture two settlements in eastern Ukraine, RIA says
MOSCOW, May 15 (Reuters) - Russian forces took control of the settlements of Novooleksandrivka and Torske in eastern Ukraine, the RIA state news agency reported on Thursday, citing the defence ministry.Reuters could not independently confirm the battlefield report.Reuters
Thu, May 15
Nissan Ceo: Will Not Comment On Any Specific Partner, Looking At Many Partners, Traditional And Non-Traditional Oem's, Tech Companies, Companies In China
May 15 (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co Ltd 7201.T:NISSAN CEO: WE ARE TAKING A VERY AGGRESSIVE APPROACH IN OUR PRODUCTS THAT ARE TARIFF-FREENISSAN CEO: WE ARE NOT STRUGGLING IN THE SHORT-TERM WITH ANY LABOUR SHORTAGES IN THE U.S.NISSAN CEO: WE ARE TRYING NOT TO BE HOSTAGES OF ANY PARTNER, WE'RE FOCUS...Reuters
Thu, May 15
RWE won't decide on additional buybacks before 2026, CFO says
FRANKFURT, May 15 (Reuters) - RWE RWEG.DE will decide on whether to expand or extend share buybacks next year, its finance chief said, pouring cold water on hopes for a more aggressive approach."The current share buyback programme runs until the second quarter of 2026, and at that point we will ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Ukraine's Zelenskiy arrives in Turkey for talks with Erdogan
ANKARA, May 15 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in the Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday for a meeting with President Tayyip Erdogan, while in Istanbul Russian and Ukranian officials were separately expected to begin peace talks.Zelenskiy's plane landed at Esenboga Ai...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Birkenstock raises annual forecasts on strong demand
May 15 (Reuters) - German footwear maker Birkenstock BIRK.N raised its annual revenue growth forecast on Thursday, betting on the rising popularity of its trendy styles including clogs and closed-toe silhouettes to boost demand.Newer iterations of Birkenstock products such as Arizona Essentials and ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Russia says Ukraine talks moved to second half of day at Turkey's request
MOSCOW, May 15 (Reuters) - Proposed talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul have been moved to the second half of the day at the initiative of the Turkish side, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Wisconsin judge to face charges accusing her of impeding immigrant's arrest
Judge Hannah Dugan to enter plea on obstruction chargesDugan seeking to have case dismissedTrump administration has vowed to investigate interference with immigration enforcementBy Andrew Goudsward MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 15 (Reuters) - A Wisconsin judge is set to appear in federal court on Thu...Reuters
Thu, May 15
France's Macron says 'synchronisation' of European financial rules with US, UK is a priority
PARIS, May 15 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that getting European regulation to be more in sync with the United States and the United Kingdom was one of his priorities for the banking and insurance sectors.Speaking at JPMorgan's markets conference in Paris, Macron...Reuters
Thu, May 15
India issues stricter rules for foreign lawyers flying in for client work
Foreign lawyers flying in will have to disclose client name and contact informationForeign lawyers flying in can only stay 60 days in a 12-month periodBy Aditya Kalra and Arpan Chaturvedi NEW DELHI, May 15 (Reuters) - Foreign lawyers who fly into India to handle client matters will now have to i...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Amwins highlights traction in tort reform across the southeastern US
By Isha MaratheMay 14 - (The Insurer) - Recent legislative actions aiming to reduce nuclear verdicts, gain clarity on liabilities and address third-party litigation funding are already changing the legal environment and insurance dynamics in several key states across the southeastern U.S., Amwins s...Reuters
Thu, May 15
After US tariff shock, Cannes Film Market is cautiously business-as-usual
Nobody knows how this will play out, says distributorAttendance matches last year's record levelUS still top participating country despite policy shiftsConsumer demand for international content remains strongBy Miranda Murray CANNES, France, May 15 (Reuters) - Buyers and sellers are heading i...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Israeli military strikes kill scores in Gaza, medics say
Israel carries out airstrikes in GazaPalestinians commemorate 1948 'Naqba', or catastropheU.S. and Arab mediators are seeking a ceasefire Trump is on a tour of three Gulf StatesBy Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, May 14 (Reuters) - Israeli military strikes killed at least 60 people in the Gaza St...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Trade deal like the US-UK deal will not work for EU, Swedish trade minister says
BRUSSELS, May 15 (Reuters) - A trade deal like the one the United States made with Britain would not work for the European Union and would spark countermeasures, Sweden's trade minister said on Thursday. "If the UK-US deal is what Europe gets, then the US can expect countermeasures from our ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
JPMorgan to open new Paris office as headcount grows
By Mathieu RosemainPARIS, May 15 (Reuters) - JPMorgan JPM.N plans to open a new office in central Paris to accommodate 1,000 employees, it said on Thursday, as the Wall Street giant bets on further expansion in the French capital despite recent political instability and fiscal headwinds.The announce...Reuters
Thu, May 15
China open to resolving economic and trade relations with US offline, ministry says
BEIJING, May 15 (Reuters) - China is always open to resolving economic and trade relations with the United States through offline communication, commerce ministry spokesperson He Yongqian told a regular press conference on Thursday.More information will be released in due course, said He, when asked...Reuters
Thu, May 15
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - May 15
May 15 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- The Trump family's $500 million hotel project in Serbia faces a setback after officials revealed a key government document was...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Tariffs not right approach, killing value, France's Macron says
PARIS, May 15 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that tariffs are not the right approach to take in the current world environment and are killing a lot of economic value.Speaking at a markets conference in Paris, Macron said the United States needed to stabilise in order t...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Jumbo takings for hit Indonesian animated film raise hopes for fledgling industry
'Jumbo' becomes Indonesia's highest-grossing animated filmFilm about bullied boy takes more than $20 million at the box officeIndustry hopes success will encourage producers to back animated featuresBy Stanley Widianto JAKARTA, May 15 (Reuters) - "Jumbo", an Indonesian cartoon...Reuters
Thu, May 15
