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BREAKINGVIEWS-India sets the stage for US obesity price war
By Shrabani Chakraborty BENGALURU, Jan 9 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO is fuelling an obesity drug war in India. Last month, the $229 billion Danish drugmaker launched its blockbuster remedy Ozempic into the world’s fifth-largest economy. The once-weekly jab costs a mere 8,800 r...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
US border agent shoots and wounds two people in Portland
Incident follows fatal shooting in Minnesota a day earlierPolice chief urges people to remain calmMayor asks US agencies to halt operations pending investigationOregon attorney general opens an investigation into the incident By Kanishka Singh, Jasper Ward and Brad Brooks Jan 8 (Reuters) - A U.S....Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
It is Europe's right to say no if U.S. makes unacceptable proposal, says France's Barrrot
PARIS, Jan 9 (Reuters) - France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday the United States had the right to rethink its ties with its European allies but it was also their right to say no if the U.S. made an unacceptable proposal. "In just a few months, the new U.S administratio...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
US to provide $45 million to help implement Cambodian-Thai accords
Jan 9 (Reuters) - The United States will provide $45 million in assistance to Cambodia and Thailand, the senior U.S. diplomat for East Asia said on Friday during a visit to the region, to help solidify President Donald Trump's peace-making efforts between the two. "The United States will con...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
Inmocemento's CPV Agrees To Sell Keystone Cement To Titan America For $310 Mln
Jan 9 (Reuters) - Inmocemento SA IMCO.MC:CPV AGREES TO SELL KEYSTONE CEMENT TO TITAN AMERICA FOR $310 MILLIONDEAL MAY RESULT IN $123 MILLION CASH INFLOW FOR CPVDEAL MAY ALSO RESULT IN ESTIMATED CAPITAL GAIN OF ABOUT 64 MILLION DOLLARS FOR CPVDEAL CLOSURE EXPECTED IN SECOND HALF OF 2026 Source tex...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
Russia's Oreshnik strike is grave threat to European security, Kyiv says
KYIV, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Russia's overnight Oreshnik missile strike close to the European Union and NATO border is a 'grave threat' to European security, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Friday, calling on partners to increase pressure on Moscow. Sybiha said that Kyiv wa...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
Astronaut medical issue on ISS forces early return for space station crew
NASA cites inability to treat condition on ISSCrew includes astronauts Cardman, Fincke, Yui, PlatonovSpacewalk canceled due to medical concernBy Joey RouletteJan 8 (Reuters) - A "serious medical condition" with a crew member aboard the International Space Station has led NASA to bring the as...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
Sainsbury's Posts Q3 Like-For-Like Sales, Excluding Fuel Up 3.4%
Jan 9 (Reuters) - J Sainsbury PLC SBRY.L:SAINSBURY(J) PLC - TRADING STATEMENTSAINSBURY Q3 LIKE-FOR-LIKE SALES (EXC. FUEL) 3.4%SAINSBURY Q3 TOTAL RETAIL SALES (EXC. FUEL) 3.9%SAINSBURY: NOW EXPECT TO DELIVER RETAIL FREE CASH FLOW OF MORE THAN £550 MILLION IN FYSAINSBURY: CONTINUE TO EXPECT TO DELI...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
Trump wishes 'best of luck' to Hungary's Orban in election campaign
BUDAPEST, Jan 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump wished 'best of luck' to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a long-time ally, in his election campaign in a letter posted by Orban on his Facebook page on Friday.In the letter dated December 10, Trump also thanked Orban for an i...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - January 9
Jan 9 (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.- U.S. President Donald Trump said he had ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy up to $200 billion in mortgage-backed bonds, a mo...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
Iran's rulers face legitimacy crisis amid spreading unrest
Unrest reflects gulf between young population and rulersProtesters say aggressive foreign policy does not help themAnalysts say crackdowns and concessions may no longer workClerical rulers are wary of US, Israel military intervention By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Jan 9 (Reuters) - With Iran's anti-...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
Russia launches 242 drones, 36 missiles to hit Ukraine's infrastructure, Kyiv says
KYIV, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Russia launched a barrage of 242 drones and 36 missiles, including one hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile, to target Ukraine's critical infrastructure in overnight attacks on Friday, the Ukrainian air force said.Ukrainian air defences downed 226 drones and 18...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
Russia says it fired its Oreshnik missile at Ukraine in response to strike on Putin's residence
Jan 9 (Reuters) - The Russian military said on Friday that it had fired its hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine as part of what it said was a massive overnight strike on energy facilities and drone manufacturing sites there.The Defence Ministry said in a statement that the strike was ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
Disney CEO meets top Chinese official as 'House of Mouse' navigates US‑China tensions
BEIJING, Jan 9 (Reuters) - One of China's top officials met with Disney DIS.N CEO Bob Iger in Beijing on Friday, state media reported, as the "House of Mouse" seeks to strengthen its foothold in the world's second-largest economy amid fraught U.S.-China tensions. Vice Premier Ding...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
Novagold Provides Update On Donlin Gold Infrastructure And Energy Supply With Initial Glenfarne Letter Of Intent
Jan 9 (Reuters) - NovaGold Resources Inc NG.TO:NOVAGOLD PROVIDES UPDATE ON DONLIN GOLD INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENERGY SUPPLY WITH INITIAL GLENFARNE LETTER OF INTENTNOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC - EVALUATING NATURAL GAS SALES AGREEMENT FOR 50 MILLION CUBIC FEET/DAYReuters
Fri, Jan 9
INSIGHT-'Intended killings': Tanzania's election violence ensnared unsuspecting victims
At least 13 killed in shooting at one cafe in city of Mwanza - witnesses and video Police targeted civilians far from protests, witnesses sayUN experts estimate at least 700 extrajudicial killingsGovernment says it is reviewing allegations against security forcesBy Aaron Ross and Vincent Mumo Nzilan...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
