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Hezbollah chief says 'no life' in Lebanon if government confronts group
BEIRUT, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem warned the Lebanese government on Friday against confronting the Iran-backed militant group, saying there would be "no life" in Lebanon in that event. Qassem said Hezbollah and the Amal movement, its Shi'ite Muslim ally, had decided ...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Japan minister joins crowds at contentious shrine to mark 80 years since World War Two defeat
Japanese cabinet minister visits Yasukuni ShrineShrine honours war dead including those charged with war crimes PM Ishiba attends separate memorial, sends shrine offering TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its World War Two defeat on Friday, with at least one cabinet m...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Costco to not sell abortion pill mifepristone at its US pharmacy stores (Aug. 14)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Costco Wholesale COST.O said on Thursday it has decided to not sell abortion pill mifepristone across all its U.S. pharmacy stores, citing low demand."Our position at this time not to sell mifepristone, which has not changed, is based on the lack of demand from our members and...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
China distorting war history, Taiwanese should not attend its events, Taiwan says
TAIPEI, Aug 15 (Reuters) - China's ruling Communist Party has repeatedly distorted the facts claiming it led the war against Japan and Taiwan's people should not participate in any Chinese commemoration events, the island's top China policy maker said on Friday.In a video released by his...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Ford Motor Company Is Recalling 41,875 U.S. Vehicles - NHTSA
Aug 15 (Reuters) - FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS RECALLING 41,875 U.S. VEHICLES - NHTSAFORD MOTOR COMPANY IS RECALLING SOME U.S. VEHICLES AS A REARVIEW CAMERA THAT DISPLAYS A BLANK OR DISTORTED IMAGE CAN REDUCE THE DRIVERS VIEW OF WHAT IS BEHIND THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.- NHTSAReuters
Fri, Aug 15
Euro zone bonds steady as traders mull hot US inflation, await Alaska summit
LONDON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Euro zone bonds held steady as markets continue to digest Thursday's hot U.S. inflation print while awaiting the outcome of the Alaska summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin later on Friday.German 10-year yields DE10YT=RR traded...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Germany tells Israeli government to stop West Bank settlement construction
BERLIN, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Germany on Friday called on the Israeli government to stop settlement construction in the West Bank after Israel's far-right finance minister said work would start on a plan for thousands of home that would divide the Palestinian territory.Germany "firmly rejects t...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
SoftBank's PayPay applies for U.S. listing
TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - SoftBank 9984.T said on Friday that payments app operator PayPay Corp has applied to list American depositary shares in the United States. The exact schedule, size and price for the public listing have yet to be determined, SoftBank said in a statement. Reuters reported thi...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
SoftBank payments app unit PayPay submits application for U.S. listing
TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Japan's PayPay Corp has applied to list American depositary shares in the United States, its parent SoftBank Corp 9434.T said on Friday.The exact schedule, size and price for the public listing have yet to be determined, SoftBank said in a statement. PayPay will continu...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
SoftBank Corp: Subsidiary PayPay Confidentially Submitted Draft Registration To U.S. SEC Relating To Proposed Public Listing Of American Depositary Shares
Aug 15 (Reuters) - SoftBank Corp 9434.T:SOFTBANK CORP - PAYPAY ANNOUNCES CONFIDENTIAL SUBMISSION OF DRAFT REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-1 FOR PROPOSED PUBLIC LISTING IN UNITED STATESSOFTBANK CORP - SUBSIDIARY PAYPAY CORP ANNOUNCES CONFIDENTIAL SUBMISSION OF DRAFT REGISTRATION STATEMENTSOFTBANK CO...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Ly Corp - Paypay Announces Confidential Submission Of Draft Registration Statement On Form F-1 For Proposed Public Listing In The United States
LY Corp 4689.T:LY CORP - PAYPAY ANNOUNCES CONFIDENTIAL SUBMISSION OF DRAFT REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-1 FOR PROPOSED PUBLIC LISTING IN THE UNITED STATESReuters
Fri, Aug 15
Thames Water Says Drew Remaining Amount of 1.5 Bln Stg Super Senior Facility As Of Aug 14
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Thames Water Utilities Ltd [RIC:RIC:KMBWTU.UL]:THAMES WTR UTIL. LTD - LIQUIDITY EXTENSION UPDATETHAMES WTR UTIL. LTD - LIQUIDITY EXTENSION UPDATETHAMES WATER UTILITIES LTD - HAD £424 MILLION CASH AS OF JUNE 30THAMES WATER UTILITIES LTD: CONTINUES TO WORK CLOSELY WITH STAKEHOLDER...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Russia hopes to continue dialogue at Alaska summit after Witkoff's visit
MOSCOW, Aug 15 (Reuters) - A lot was done during U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Russia last week and the Russian side hopes to continue this "useful conversation" during the Russia-US summit in Alaska on Friday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.U.S. President Dona...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
China urges Japan to face up to history of wartime aggression
BEIJING, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday urged Japan to confront its history of wartime aggression and called on the country to make "the right choice," according to a statement from China's foreign ministry.Wang stated that certain factions in Japan continu...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Accenture to buy Australian cybersecurity firm CyberCX for reported $650 mln
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Accenture ACN.N said on Thursday it will buy Australian cybersecurity firm CyberCX in its largest-ever deal in the sector, with the Australian Financial Review valuing the transaction at more than A$1 billion ($650 million).A wave of devastating cyberattacks has battered Australia...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
US attorney general names DEA boss Cole as DC's 'emergency police commissioner'
Trump says he will seek long-term control of DC policeTrump casts situation in DC as crime emergencyDC AG calls Bondi's order "unlawful"Federal, state statistics show crime fell since spike in 2023By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued ...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Rugby-Rees-Zammit returns to rugby union with Bristol Bears for 2025-26 season
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Louis Rees-Zammit has signed for Bristol Bears for the 2025-26 season, the club announced late on Thursday, marking the Welshman's return to rugby union after an 18-month stint in American football.The 24-year-old had joined the Kansas City Chiefs in March last year after he i...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
