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Xi says China's economy should adapt to external changes
BEIJING, April 30 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for action to adjust to changes in the international environment and optimise the economic layout accordingly, state-run Xinhua reported. Xi made the remarks while chairing a symposium in Shanghai on economic and social d...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Italians play 'Fantapapa' while others bet on identity of new pope
Fantapapa game gives Italy alternative to bets on new popeGambling firms outside Italy take bets on papal candidatesPietro Parolin tipped by William Hill as favouriteMatteo Zuppi is preferred candidate in Fantapapa gameBy Giulia Segreti and Elvira Pollina ROME, April 30 (Reuters) - With betting o...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Chemicals maker dsm-firmenich well-placed to mitigate tariff impact
Reports slight first-quarter profit missSays half of Chinese imports to U.S. exempt from tariffsCompany has already begun to pass on costs By Alberto Chiumento and Dimitri Rhodes April 30 (Reuters) - Dsm-firmenich DSFIR.AS said on Wednesday it is working with customers and suppliers to mitigate ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Russian forces take control of village of Nove in eastern Ukraine, IFX reports
MOSCOW, April 30 (Reuters) - Russia's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces had gained control over the village of Nove in Ukraine's Donetsk region, Russia's Interfax news agency reported.Reuters could not independently confirm the battlefield report.Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Pakistan dollar bonds drop amid rising tensions with India
LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Pakistan's international bonds dropped more than 1 cent on Wednesday after Lahore said it has "credible intelligence" that India intends to launch military action soon as tensions escalate between the nuclear-armed neighbours. The 2036 bond suffered the bigge...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
China strips senior military official Miao Hua of NPC membership
BEIJING, April 30 (Reuters) - China has stripped Miao Hua, a senior military official, of his status as a member of the National People's Congress, or parliament, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday.Miao, who served on the ruling central Military Commission, China's highest...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Israeli private eye loses extradition fight over US 'hack and leak' charges
LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - An Israeli private investigator wanted by the United States for allegedly carrying out a "hacking for hire" campaign at the behest of an Exxon Mobil XOM.N lobbyist on Wednesday lost his fight against extradition from Britain.Amit Forlit, 57, is facing charges of ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Deutz Ceo On Call: U.S. Business To Significantly Grow In Upcoming Years
April 30 (Reuters) - DEUTZ AG DEZG.DE:DEUTZ CEO ON CALL: US BUSINESS TO SIGNIFICANTLY GROW IN UPCOMING YEARSDEUTZ CEO ON CALL: CURRENT TARIFF SITUATION FUELS UNCERTAINTY, AFFECTS ORDER BEHAVIOURDEUTZ CEO ON CALL: WE SEE CURRENTLY A POTENTIAL FOR OUTPUT INCREASE WITHIN THE ONE SHIFT OPERATION PROBAB...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Soccer-Bournemouth forward Evanilson has red card rescinded
April 30 (Reuters) - Bournemouth striker Evanilson has avoided a three-match suspension after the Premier League club successfully appealed against the red card he received against Manchester United, the English Football Association (FA) said on Wednesday.The 25-year-old Brazilian was sent off durin...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Tennis-Case closed but doping still in focus as Sinner nears end of ban
World number one to return from 90-day ban on May 4Sinner tested positive in 2024 due to contaminationMany players seeking advice to avoid similar issuesBy Shrivathsa Sridhar BENGALURU, April 30 (Reuters) - As Jannik Sinner nears the end of a three-month doping ban that shook the tennis world, pl...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Street View: Visa's durability, diversification make it attractive
** Visa V.N beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit on Tuesday, as the world's largest payment processor benefited from a steady rise in card payment volumes** Company also unveiled a $30 billion share repurchase plan CONSUMER SPENDING REMAINS HEALTHY** J.P.Morgan ("overweight,&#...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Kremlin says India's Modi not coming to Moscow for May 9 celebrations
MOSCOW, April 30 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend Victory Day celebrations set for May 9 in Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.A number of other international leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, are expected to come to Russia for events to mark t...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Barclays beats first-quarter forecasts as Trump turmoil supercharges trading
First-quarter profit rises 19%, beating forecastsFixed Income trading unit drives strong investment bank performanceBarclays takes 91 mln pound provision against economic slowdownBy Lawrence White and Sinead Cruise LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Barclays BARC.L booked a stronger than expected 19% i...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Putin open to Ukraine peace but it cannot happen as fast as the US wants, Kremlin says
MOSCOW, April 30 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin is open to peace in Ukraine and very intense work is going on with the United States but the conflict is so complicated that the quick progress which Washington wants is difficult to achieve, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Microsoft president says company respects European laws amid US criticism
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, April 30 (Reuters) - Microsoft respects European laws including landmark legislation seeking to rein in the power of Big Tech, its President Brad Smith said on Wednesday, putting the company at odds with the White House, which has criticised sanctions related to EU rules...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Exclusive: Willis aviation hires continue with Marsh's Andrews and Aon's Caffrey
By Michael JonesApril 30 - (The Insurer) - Willis has continued to add to its global aviation and space unit with the hires of Marsh U.S. managing director John Andrews and Aon's Graham Caffrey, two senior aviation sources told The Insurer.The sources said that Andrews, who has more than three d...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Mercedes will speed up job cuts amid trade turmoil
FRANKFURT, April 30 (Reuters) - Mercedes-Benz MBGn.DE must speed up its job cuts programme in light of U.S. tariff policy but will not expand it, finance chief Harald Wilhelm said on Wednesday, after the company pulled its full-year outlook amid uncertainty over trade.Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Russia must be victorious in Ukraine, the Kremlin says
MOSCOW, April 30 (Reuters) - Russia's duty is to win the conflict in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday."What we are doing - the special military operation, all of (President Vladimir) Putin's decisions - are absolutely correct. And it is our duty to be victorious...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Germany's SPD leader Klingbeil to become vice chancellor, finance minister - source
BERLIN, April 30 (Reuters) - The co-leader of Germany's Social Democrats (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, is set to be named vice chancellor and finance minister in a new coalition government with the CDU/CSU conservatives, a source close to the party told Reuters on Wednesday, confirming German media rep...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Remy Cointreau CFO: we will have more clarity in coming months on mid-term guidance
April 30 (Reuters) - Remy Cointreau SA RCOP.PA Luca Marotta tells analysts:CFO: WE WILL HAVE MORE CLARITY IN THE COMING MONTHS ON WHETHER CHANGES ARE NEEDED TO MEDIUM-TERM GUIDANCESource text: [ID:]Further company coverage: RCOP.PAReuters
Wed, Apr 30
