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Trump says three issues on Gaza settled within minutes of Netanyahu meeting
PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had settled three difficult issues on Gaza within five minutes of meeting."We had about a five-minute meeting, and we've already settled about three of the...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Trump says US would strike again if Iran is rebuilding nuclear program
WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said that the U.S. would quickly launch new attacks on Iran if it is rebuilding the nuclear program that he struck in June."I hear Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are, we have to knock them down," he told repo...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Trump says of alleged Ukraine attack on Putin: 'I was very angry about it'
PALM BEACH, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said Russian President Vladimir Putin told him Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence in northern Russia, which Kyiv has denied. "I don't like it. It's not good," Trump told reporters when asked if he was wor...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Trump says Israel's president told him Netanyahu pardon 'on its way'
PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he had spoken to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who told him that a pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was "on its way.""He's a wartime prime minister who's a hero. How do you not give a...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
UK’s Octopus Energy nears Kraken stake sale, Sky News reports
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Octopus Energy Group is close to selling a significant stake in its software unit, Kraken Technologies, in a deal that would value the business at $9 billion to $10 billion, Sky News reported, citing sources. Reuters could not immediately verify the report.Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Trump says US hit Venezuela dock where drugs were allegedly loaded
WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. had "hit" a dock area in Venezuela where he alleged drugs were loaded onto boats.Trump made the comments as he greeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida."There w...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Trump says 'just heard about' Russian accusation Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence
Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said had "just heard about" Russia's accusation that Ukraine tried to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence in northern Russia, which Kyiv has denied. Trump also said he had a "very good talk" with Putin earlier i...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
CEO of Prince Harry and Meghan's charitable arm to step down
LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Archewell, the charitable organisation founded by Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, said on Monday he will leave his role and return to London after five years in Los Angeles.James Holt, who has worked with the Duke and Duchess of Susse...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
US, Venezuelan officials still mum on Trump's mention of action against drug boat facility
By Erin Banco and Idrees Ali NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Officials in Washington and Caracas remained silent on Monday about President Donald Trump's vague comments on a radio show last week about an apparent U.S. operation against a "big facility" in Venezuela, leavin...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Verisk pulls plug on $2.4 billion AccuLynx deal after FTC review delay
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Data analytics firm Verisk VRSK.O said on Monday it had pulled the plug on its planned $2.35 billion acquisition of roofing software maker AccuLynx, pinning the termination on a regulatory review delay.Verisk said the decision follows a notification from the U.S. Federal Trade Com...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
US pledges $2 billion in new UN model for delivery of humanitarian assistance
US, UN to sign memorandums of understanding with 17 countriesYemen, Afghanistan will not receive U.S. funding under mechanismAssistance for Gaza to be handled under a separate trackFunding comes after major aid cuts by Trump administrationBy Olivia Le Poidevin and Daphne Psaledakis GENEVA/WASHING...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Expedia Group, Hasbro, Palisade Bio
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Expedia Group, Hasbro and Palisade Bio on Monday. HIGHLIGHTSExpedia Group Inc EXPE.O: Argus Research raises target price to $340 from $300Hasbro Inc HAS.O: Jeff...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
US could block asylum on public health grounds under Trump regulation
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. could deny migrants access to asylum on the grounds they present a public health risk under a newly finalized regulation drafted during the COVID-19 pandemic in President Donald Trump's first term.The regulation, effective on Wednesday, al...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Putin told Trump that Russia will review peace talks stance after drone attack on residence
MOSCOW, Dec 29 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday that Russia would review its position in peace negotiations after what Moscow said was a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian presidential residence, the Kremlin said. Ukraine has dismissed Russia's acc...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
US allots at least $147 million per state for rural health in 2026
By Andrea Shalal and Sriparna RoyDec 29 (Reuters) - The Trump administration will award each U.S. state between $147 million and $281 million in 2026 under a new rural health transformation program aimed at improving access to care and service quality, a senior White House aide said on Monday.The i...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Russia seeks 'false justification' for further attacks, Ukraine says
KYIV, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Ukraine's foreign minister urged world leaders on Monday to condemn Russian "manipulations" about an alleged Ukrainian attack on Vladimir Putin's residence, saying Moscow was seeking "false justification" for further strikes on its neighbour. "Usu...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Putin told Trump that Russia's position will change after Ukrainian drone attack on residence
MOSCOW, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday that Russia would review its position in peace negotiations after what Moscow said was a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian presidential residence, the Kremlin said. Ukraine has dismissed the Russ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
U.S. could block asylum on public health grounds under Trump regulation
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. could deny migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border access to asylum under a newly finalized regulation drafted during the COVID-19 pandemic in President Donald Trump's first term.The regulation, which goes into effect on Wednesday, allows U.S. ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
