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US military says it will limit disclosing details on strikes in Yemen
Trump ordered intensification of US strikes in Yemen in MarchUS says strikes aim to deter Iran-backed Houthi rebelsRights advocates and some Democrats have raised concerns over civilian killingsTrump administration under fire for using Signal to discuss attack plansBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, A...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
South Korea presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung pledges chip tax credit
SEOUL, April 28 (Reuters) - South Korea's Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung pledged in a Facebook post on Monday to bring in a production tax credit of up to 10% for semiconductors manufactured and sold domestically, if he is elected. Lee is the frontrunner in opinion polls t...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Australian stock exchange operator to reassess M&A rules amid James Hardie backlash
April 28 (Reuters) - The Australian stock exchange operator ASX ASX.AX said on Sunday that it had initiated a process for its rules regarding shareholder approvals for mergers and acquisitions.The ASX's decision to review its listing process came a day ahead of fibre-cement maker James Hardie JH...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
In Australian election race, Trump 'chaos' is making a conservative vote risky
Trump's impact boosts Albanese's Labor Party prospectsTrump policies encourage voters to stick with status quoLiberal Party leader Dutton distances himself from Trump after earlier referencesBy Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, April 28 (Reuters) - In the well-heeled Sydney beachside suburb of Bondi...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Multiple injuries reported in Florida boat crash, local officials tell media
April 27 (Reuters) - Multiple injuries were reported in Florida's Clearwater city after a boat crash near the city's Memorial Causeway Bridge on Sunday evening, local officials told media.The City of Clearwater said police and fire services were at the scene, according to an ABC News affilia...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
New York probes reported counter-protest assaults during Israeli official's visit
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Sunday that police were investigating a series of incidents that have erupted from clashing pro-Palestinian protests and pro-Israeli counter-protests, including the reported assault on Thursday of two women ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
US says North Korea's military deployment for Russia's war in Ukraine must end
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said it was concerned by North Korea's direct involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine and that Pyongyang's military deployment for Russia must end."We continue to be concerned by (North Korea's) direct involvement in the w...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Bessent does not back up Trump on China tariff discussions
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday did not back President Donald Trump's assertion that tariff talks with China were under way and said he did not know if the U.S. president had talked to Chinese President Xi Jinping.Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Golf-Japan's Saigo overcomes largest-ever major LPGA playoff to win Chevron
April 27 (Reuters) - Japan's Mao Saigo was living the dream after she survived the largest major playoff in LPGA history on Sunday, beating four others in sudden death to win the Chevron Championship.It was the first major win for the 23-year-old, who was tied for the lead after the first three ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Over 100 migrants in the US illegally arrested in Colorado nightclub
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said on Sunday federal law enforcement agencies carried out a raid in a Colorado Springs nightclub in which over 100 immigrants who were in the U.S. illegally were arrested.WHY IT'S IMPORTANTThe raid w...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
World military spending hits $2.7 trillion in record 2024 surge
Global military spending rose 9.4% in 2024, SIPRI reportsEurope and Middle East see rapid military spending growthUkraine allocates all tax revenues to military, SIPRI notesSTOCKHOLM, April 28 (Reuters) - \World military expenditure reached $2.72 trillion in 2024, an increase of 9.4% from 2023 and t...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Alkane Resources, Mandalay Resources to merge in deal creating $646.5 million company
April 28 (Reuters) - Australia's Alkane Resources ALK.AX and Canada's Mandalay Resources MND.TO to merge in all-share deal, creating combined company with implied market capitalization of A$1.01 billion ($646.50 million), the two companies said in a joint statement on Monday.($1 = 1.5623 Aus...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Trump says Zelenskiy meeting went well
By Steve HollandMORRISTOWN, New Jersey, April 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump says his meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the Vatican on Saturday went well and said the next few days will prove if there was progress in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
US military says it will not reveal details about strikes in Yemen
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Sunday it will not reveal specific details about its military strikes in Yemen, citing what it called the need "to preserve operational security" while also saying the strikes had "lethal effects" against Yemen's Houthi r...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
NFL-Son of Falcons' DC apologizes for prank call to Sanders, league investigating
NEW YORK, April 27 (Reuters) - The son of the Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator apologized on Sunday for prank dialing quarterback Shedeur Sanders on the second day of the NFL Draft. Footage circulated on Friday showing Sanders, who was once expected to go in the first round on Thursday but...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
US in touch with India and Pakistan; urges work toward 'responsible solution'
US expressed support for India after Kashmir attack but has not directly criticized PakistanWashington says it is in touch with both governments at multiple levelsIndia seen as increasingly important for US to counter rival China's influenceBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - T...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
