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Back in the USSR and a bit of the bizarre feature ahead of Trump-Putin summit
By Dmitriy Turlyun ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug 15 (Reuters) - A flurry of superpower-style signalling from Washington and Moscow over the war in Ukraine heralded the first U.S.-Russian summit in four years, but on the ground in Alaska there was a mix of the bizarre, the peculiar and even moose and a b...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Russia's Kamchatka region, GFZ says
Aug 15 (Reuters) - A magnitude 6 earthquake struck near the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region on Friday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), the GFZ said.Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Italy's Paolo Sorrentino, US star Dafoe honoured at Sarajevo Film Fest
By Daria Sito-SucicSARAJEVO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Oscar-winning Italian director Paolo Sorrentino will be honoured at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, which kicks off on Friday, alongside star actors Willem Dafoe, Ray Winstone and Stellan Skarsgard. Sorrentino - known for "Il Divo", "The...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
China-based online travel company Tuniu Q2 revenue rises
OverviewChina-based online travel company Tuniu Q2 2025 net revenues rise 15.3% yr/yr to RMB134.9 mlnRevenues from packaged tours up 26.3%, driven by organized and self-drive toursIn august, co announces new US$10 mln share repurchase program after completing prior programOutlookTuniu expects Q3 202...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
ANALYSIS-Trump's attack on Goldman could prompt watering down of Wall Street's independent analysis
Trump's attack on Goldman economist could be harbinger of Wall Street research woesSome signs of self-censorship already visibleCurbs on research could hurt smaller investors moreBy Suzanne McGee and Saeed Azhar NEW YORK, Aug 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of Goldm...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
ANALYSIS-Trump could soon challenge Congress with rare funding cancellation
Limited Republican opposition to Trump's funding delaysWatchdog declares some funding delays illegal, investigates dozens moreRepublicans divided on potential late-year funding cut By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The Trump administration's tug-of-war with Congress this year ...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
EXCLUSIVE-Trump administration weighing refugee cap of 40,000 with focus on white South Africans
Trump administration discusses bringing in 30,000 AfrikanersTotal U.S. refugee admissions reduced under TrumpSouth African arrivals face initial financial challengesBy Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is discussing a refugee admissions cap of ...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Trial shows fragility of limits on US military's domestic role
California governor sued Trump after military deploymentTrial focuses on military role in domestic law enforcementCalifornia worries about role shift of military in societyBy Tom Hals, Jack Queen and Dietrich Knauth Aug 15 (Reuters) - A trial in California challenging the legality of President Do...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Chinese commercial banks' bad loan ratio at 1.49% by end-June
BEIJING, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The non-performing loan ratio of commercial banks in China stood at 1.49% at the end of the second quarter this year, down 0.02 percentage points from the end of the first quarter, the National Financial Regulatory Administration said on Friday.Commercial banks' net p...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
So-Young Q2 revenue falls 7%, swings to net loss
OverviewSo-Young Q2 2025 rev falls 7% yr/yr to RMB378.7 mlnAesthetic treatment services rev rises 426.1% due to center expansionCompany reports Q2 net loss of RMB34.8 mln, compared to net income last yearOutlookCompany expects Q3 aesthetic treatment revenue between RMB150 mln and RMB170 mlnSo-Young ...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
China's Ant Group says Bright Smart deal on track following report of delay
BEIJING/HONG KONG, Aug 15 (Reuters) - China's Ant Group said relevant procedures regarding its acquisition of Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group 1428.HK are moving forward as planned, in response to a report that said the deal may face higher regulatory scrutiny and could be delayed...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
August 15 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on Friday: ** Associated British Foods has agreed to buy bread brand Hovis from private equity firm Endless, bolstering the group's loss-making Allied Bakeries unit which own...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
South Korea criticises Japanese officials' visit to Tokyo war shrine
By Josh Smith and Heejin Kim SEOUL, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The South Korean government expressed "deep disappointment and regret" over Japanese officials visiting a Tokyo war shrine on Friday and said future relations must be built on Japan showing remorse for past wrongs, its foreign ministr...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Exclusive: Howden's North American commercial property director Jordan heads to BMS
By Rebecca DelaneyAug 15 - (The Insurer) - Howden's divisional director for North American commercial property Ben Jordan has resigned to join BMS, multiple market sources told The Insurer.Based in London, Jordan assumed the role of divisional director in June 2021, with a focus on North America...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
South Korea criticises Japanese officials' visit to Yasukuni shrine
SEOUL, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The South Korean government expressed "deep disappointment and regret" over Japanese officials' visit to the Yasukuni shrine, and said future relations must be built on Tokyo's remorse for past wrongs, its foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday.Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Taiwan tells its people to spurn China's 'distorted' war anniversary events
Taiwan government says China distorting war's historyTaiwan bans officials from attending China's war paradeTaiwan faces stepped up military pressure from BeijingBy Ben Blanchard and Faith HungTAIPEI, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Taiwan's people should spurn China's events to commemorate the e...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Kyivstar CEO says Russia-Ukraine peace deal would boost value after U.S. listing
Aug 15 (Reuters) - A peaceful resolution to the war between Russia and Ukraine would boost the value of Ukrainian mobile operator Kyivstar "quite significantly", its CEO Oleksandr Komarov said on Friday ahead of the company's New York listing."We will be the best asset for the intern...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
