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FOCUS-European governments scramble to interpret Trump's new drug pricing order
EU, Denmark assess impact, warn of uncertaintyEuropean laws, health systems keep drug costs downExperts say Trump may struggle to force legal changes to foreign drug pricingBy Maggie Fick LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - European governments are examining whether U.S. President Donald Trump can force t...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Advocacy group threatens Meta with injunction over use of EU data for AI training
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, May 14 (Reuters) - Austrian advocacy group NOYB said on Wednesday it would seek an injunction against Meta Platforms META.O that could lead to billion-euro damages claims if the tech giant goes ahead with plans to use Europeans' personal data to train its artificial ...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Ukraine attacks on Russia's Belgorod injure 16, regional governor says
May 14 (Reuters) - A series of Ukraine drone attacks on the region of Belgorod injured at least 16 people on Tuesday, the governor of the region in Russia's southwest that borders Ukraine said on Wednesday.Among the injured were a doctor and a paramedic, Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Tesla Board Explores New Pay Deal For Elon Musk - Ft
May 14 (Reuters) - TESLA BOARD EXPLORES NEW PAY DEAL FOR ELON MUSK - FTTESLA’S BOARD FORMED SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO EXPLORE MUSK’S PAY WHICH COULD LEAD TO HIM BEING OFFERED A FRESH PACKAGE OF STOCK OPTIONS - FTSource text: https://tinyurl.com/3y62yendReuters
Wed, May 14
Trump to meet Syrian president in Saudi before heading to Qatar
Saudi, Turkish leaders encouraged Trump to drop Syria sanctionsNext stops Qatar and UAEQatar Airways expected to buy Boeing planes By Gram Slattery, Pesha Magid and Andrew Mills RIYADH, May 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump was set to meet Syria's president in Saudi Arabia on Wed...Reuters
Wed, May 14
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - May 14
May 14 (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- Thames Water executives to receive bonuses from 3 billion pounds emergency loan- Macquarie asked Ares to take full writedown on Britain...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Menendez brothers eligible for parole after re-sentencing in 1989 shotgun murders
Menendez brothers jailed for life, served 35 years for parents' murder Judge Jesic cites rehabilitation, calls crime "absolutely horrific"Parole decision rests with state board and Governor NewsomBy Lisa RichwineLOS ANGELES, May 13 (Reuters) - Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have served 35 y...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Thai finmin says measures prepared to minimise impact of U.S. tariffs
BANGKOK, May 14 (Reuters) - Thailand has prepared measures to minimise the impact of U.S. tariffs, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Wednesday, adding the country will increase imports and exports with the United States.Reuters
Wed, May 14
US says Cuba 'not fully cooperating' with counter-terrorism efforts
By Brendan O'Brien and Dave SherwoodMay 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department on Tuesday placed Cuba on a short list of countries it says did not fully cooperate with U.S. counterterrorism efforts in 2024, reversing a decision by the Biden administration the previous year. The State Departmen...Reuters
Wed, May 14
South Korea to help small, medium-sized firms hit by tariffs
SEOUL, May 14 (Reuters) - South Korea has prepared support measures for small and medium-sized firms expected to be hurt by U.S. tariffs, the government said on Wednesday. The measures include financing support worth 4.6 trillion won ($3.25 billion), subsidies to ease the burden of logistics costs, ...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Trump lavishes praise on Saudi crown prince, signaling renewed alliance
Relationship anchored in shared interests'Oh, what I do for the crown prince,' Trump saysSaudi ruler leads standing ovation for Trump By Gram Slattery and Nandita Bose RIYADH/WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) - Four years ago, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman struggled to get an audience...Reuters
Wed, May 14
US consumer finance watchdog scraps Toyota settlement, Walmart lawsuit
CFPB also ends requirements that Toyota pay tens of millions to car buyersWalmart had been accused of causing delivery drivers to pay "junk fees"Former official denounces 'corporate pardons' May 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has canceled a 2023 settl...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Brazil's Raizen posts net loss of 2.5 billion reais in the Q4 of 2024/25 crop
May 13 (Reuters) - Raizen SA RAIZ4.SA:REPORTS ADJUSTED EBITDA OF 1.72 BILLION REAIS IN THE Q4 OF 2024/25 CROPREPORTS NET REVENUE OF 57.7 BILLION REAIS IN THE Q4 OF 2024/25 CROP (LSEG POLL 58.8 BILLION REAIS)REPORTS NET LOSS OF 2.5 BILLION REAIS IN THE Q4 OF 2024/25 CROPReuters
Wed, May 14
