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INSIGHT-Trump’s funding cuts put America’s consumer watchdog on the brink of collapse
CFPB faces extinction under Trump administration, will run out of money in early 2026Warren defends CFPB, says it's crucial for consumer protection against financial abuseCritics argue CFPB is redundant, unconstitutional and has been used as political weaponBy Douglas Gillison WASHINGTON, Dec...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Poland urges Brussels to probe TikTok over AI-generated content
WARSAW, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Poland has asked the European Commission to investigate TikTok after the social media platform hosted AI-generated content including calls for Poland to withdraw from the EU, it said on Tuesday, adding that the content was almost certainly Russian disinformation. "...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Kyiv is discussing US troops' presence with Trump, Zelenskiy says
KYIV, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Kyiv was discussing with President Donald Trump the possible presence of U.S. troops in Ukraine as part of security guarantees, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday.Zelenskiy told the media in a WhatsApp chat that Kyiv was committed to continuing talks on how to end...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Euro zone bond yields higher before Fed minutes
German 10-year bond yield rises ahead of Fed minutesFed's December meeting showed disagreement on policy pathECB not expected to change rates soonBy Samuel Indyk LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Germany's 10-year government bond yield rose on Tuesday ahead of the release of minutes from the Fed...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
US issues sanctions related to Iran and Venezuela weapons trade
Dec 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury said on Tuesday it has added 10 individuals and entities based in Iran and Venezuela to its sanctions list, citing their aggressive weapons program. The U.S. Treasury has designated Venezuela-based Empresa Aeronautica Nacional SA and its chair, Jose Jesus Urdanet...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Turkey's Erdogan says Israeli decision to recognise Somaliland unacceptable, illegal
ANKARA, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Israel's decision to formally recognise of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland was an illegal and unacceptable step, adding that it was trying to drag the horn of Africa into destabilisation.Speaking at a press...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
No evidence Ukraine targeted Putin's residence, source close to Macron says
PARIS, Dec 30 (Reuters) - There is no evidence to corroborate the accusations made by Russian authorities saying Ukraine targeted Vladimir Putin’s residence, a source close to French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday."Ukraine and its partners are committed to a path of peace, while Russi...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Germany concerned over Chinese military drills near Taiwan
BERLIN, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Germany is concerned about military exercises by China near Taiwan, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday, stressing that the stability of the Taiwan Strait is crucial for international security and prosperity."Any change to (Taiwan's) status quo must be peaceful an...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Gaza humanitarian deterioration of serious concern, say UK, Canada, France and others
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - A deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza is of serious concern, Britain, Canada, France and others said in a joint statement issued on Tuesday, which also called on Israel to take urgent action."(We) express serious concerns about the renewed deterioration of the...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Germany shares Ukraine's concern over possible Russian escalation
BERLIN, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The German government said on Tuesday it shares Ukraine's concern that Russian allegations of a drone attack on a Russian presidential residence could be used as a pretext for further escalation in the conflict. The German government pointed to Ukrainian President Volo...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Doma Perpetual Capital Management Asserts Pacira Biosciences's Board To Pursue Sale Of Company
Dec 30 (Reuters) - DOMA PERPETUAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT:DOMA PERPETUAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES INTENT TO NOMINATE THREE HIGHLY QUALIFIED, INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR CANDIDATES AT 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF PACIRA BIOSCIENCES, INC.DOMA PERPETUAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT: ASSERTS PACIRA BIOSCIENCES'S BOARD OF D...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Soccer-Cameroon's Mbeumo feeling pressure to succeed, coach Pagou says
Dec 30 (Reuters) - Cameroon's Bryan Mbeumo loves to play with freedom but is putting too much pressure on himself in search of success at the Africa Cup of Nations, coach David Pagou said on Tuesday.Mbeumo, who switched allegiance after playing for France as a junior, carries the hopes of Camero...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Musk's X resolves Eliza Labs lawsuit over AI agents
By Mike Scarcella Dec 30 (Reuters) - Artificial intelligence software developer Eliza Labs has ended its lawsuit accusing billionaire Elon Musk’s X Corp of extracting valuable information from the company before launching copycat AI products.A federal judge in Texas dismissed the case on Monday, ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Polish prime minister hopes for peace in Ukraine within weeks
Tusk says US security guarantees offer hope of war endingAn end to the war is still far from 100% certain, he saysProgress is needed on unresolved territorial issues Russia says its negotiating stance will toughenBy Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk and Pawel Florkiewicz WARSAW, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Peace co...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Trump administration's failure to fund consumer watchdog will violate court order, US judge says
WASHINGTON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday rejected the Trump administration's claim that it is legally barred from securing funding for the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, finding that this would violate an existing court order barring the administration from shutting ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
US removes former Sberbank executive Alexandra Buriko from sanctions list
Dec 30 (Reuters) - The United States has removed Alexandra Buriko, the former chief financial officer of Russia's state-owned Sberbank, from its list of sanctioned individuals, according to a post on the Treasury Department website on Tuesday.Buriko was among a group of senior executives and boa...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
