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Taiwan president says he looks forward to building on ties with Vatican
TAIPEI, May 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Friday that he looked forward to building on the island's diplomatic ties with the Vatican, following Pope Leo's election."On behalf of Taiwan's government & people, I sincerely congratulate Pope Leo XIV and wish His...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Ukraine says Russia hit 8 settlements 220 times during ceasefire
May 9 (Reuters) - Russia hit eight Ukrainian settlements near a frontline 220 times during ceasefire, governor of the Zaporizhzhia region Ivan Fedorov said on the Telegram messaging platform early on Friday.The villages in Zaporizhzhia were hit by 150 drones and 70 artillery rounds in the past 24 ho...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Trump officials seek to bring first white South African refugees to US next week, NYT reports
May 9 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is working to bring the first group of white South Africans it has classified as refugees to the United States early next week, The New York Times reported on Friday, citing officials briefed on the plans and documents obtained by the newspaper.Reuters
Fri, May 9
Pope Leo once leveled criticism at Trump and Vance. MAGA is not amused.
X account shows critique of Trump administration policiesDifferences over immigration, climate changeRepost says: 'Is your conscience not disturbed?'By Jeff Mason, Jasper Ward and James Oliphant WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - Before becoming pontiff, the first U.S.-born pope was not shy ab...Reuters
Fri, May 9
EXCLUSIVE-Star Health hacker says they sent death threats, bullets to India executives
Hacker xenZen claims responsibility for threats to Star Health executivesTamil Nadu police investigate threats, have arrested one personXenZen said Star Health customers had claims for cover denied, had asked hacker for helpBy Munsif Vengattil, Praveen Paramasivam and Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI, May ...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Pakistan asks international partners for loans, citing 'heavy losses inflicted by enemy'
May 9 (Reuters) - Pakistan's government appealed on Friday to international partners, including the World Bank, for more loans, citing "heavy losses inflicted by enemy", following military strikes by India on Wednesday."Amid escalating war and stocks crash, we urge international par...Reuters
Fri, May 9
QUOTES-Reaction to Cardinal Prevost becoming Pope Leo XIV, first US pontiff
May 8 (Reuters) - Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, a surprise choice who took the name Leo XIV to become the first U.S. pontiff.Here is the reaction from notable figures:CHICAGO MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON:"Everything dope, including the Pope, come...Reuters
Fri, May 9
China says it has full confidence in ability to manage US trade issues
By Kevin Krolicki MALIPO, China, May 9 (Reuters) - China has full confidence in its ability to manage U.S. trade issues, Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying said on Friday, a day before officials from both sides are set to meet in Switzerland to discuss the tariffs they have imposed on each other....Reuters
Fri, May 9
China says it has full confidence in ability to manage US trade issues
By Kevin KrolickiMALIPO, China, May 9 (Reuters) - China has full confidence in its ability to manage U.S. trade issues, Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying said on Friday, a day before officials from both sides are set to meet in Switzerland to discuss the tariffs they have imposed on each other. ...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Trump met Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer on Thursday, Axios reports
WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump met Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer on Thursday and discussed nuclear talks with Iran and Israel's war in Gaza, Axios reported, citing two sources briefed on the meeting.The meeting was held at the White House and was not ma...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Hims & Hers Health Prices Its Offering Of $870 Million Aggregate Principal Amount Of 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2030
May 8 (Reuters) - Hims & Hers Health Inc HIMS.N:HIMS & HERS HEALTH, INC. PRICES UPSIZED $870.0 MILLION CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES OFFERING TO ACCELERATE GLOBAL EXPANSION AND UTILIZATION OF AI IN HEALTHCAREHIMS & HERS HEALTH INC - PRICING OF ITS OFFERING OF $870,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL ...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Chicago celebrates native son's elevation to pope
By Emily Schmall, Tom Polansek and Christopher Walljasper CHICAGO, May 8 (Reuters) - The old parish church buildings on Chicago's far South Side where Pope Leo XIV grew up, attended grammar school and launched his career as a priest are now vacated and in disrepair, a victim of the sometimes...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Trump fires head of Library of Congress, New York Times reports
May 8 (Reuters) - U.S President Donald Trump's administration has fired the Librarian of Congress, Carla D. Hayden, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing a spokesperson for the organization. Hayden, who was the first woman and first African American in the role, headed an office that h...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Bain Capital to sell China data centre business likely valued at over $4 billion, sources say
By Kane Wu HONG KONG, May 8 (Reuters) - U.S. investment firm Bain Capital is seeking to sell the China business of data centre operator WinTriX DC Group, in a deal that could value the business at over $4 billion, two people with knowledge of the situation said.Bain Capital has engaged with advis...Reuters
Fri, May 9
REFILE-Pakistan armed forces launch multiple attacks along India's entire western border, Indian Army says
May 9 (Reuters) - Pakistan armed forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along India's entire western border on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, the Indian Army said in a post on X on Friday.The drone attacks were effectively repulsed, the army said.Reuters
Fri, May 9
Trump met Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer on Thursday, Axios reports
WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Trump met Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer on Thursday and discussed the nuclear talks with Iran and Israel's war in Gaza, Axios reported, citing two sources briefed on the meeting.The meeting was held at the White House, which was not ma...Reuters
Fri, May 9
One Gas Says Public Offering Of 2,500,000 Shares Of Common Stock For Approx Gross Proceeds Of $197.5 Million
May 8 (Reuters) - ONE Gas Inc OGS.N:ONE GAS, INC. ANNOUNCES PRICING OF A PUBLIC OFFERING OF 2,500,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCKONE GAS INC - PUBLIC OFFERING OF 2,500,000 SHARES OF ITS COMMON STOCK FOR APPROXIMATE GROSS PROCEEDS OF $197,500,000Reuters
Fri, May 9
Taiwan president sends congratulations to new pope
TAIPEI, May 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has sent his congratulations to Pope Leo on his appointment, saying Taiwan hopes to continue working with the Vatican to pursue peace, justice and religious freedom, the island's foreign ministry said on Friday.The Vatican is one of only 12...Reuters
Fri, May 9
