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Seven Turkish police wounded in clash with Islamic State militants, media says
ISTANBUL, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Seven Turkish police officers were wounded during a clash with suspected Islamic State militants in Yalova province in northwest Turkey on Monday, state broadcaster TRT Haber reported.Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
US Justice Department using fraud law to target companies on DEI, WSJ reports
Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has launched investigations into the use of diversity initiatives in hiring and promotion at major U.S. companies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. Google GOOGL.O and Verizon VZ.N are among a list of companies that have received Justice Departme...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launches
South Korea confirms detection of multiple cruise missile launchesKim's activities highlight military and economic progress before key party congressMore missile tests possible around New Year's Day, Yonhap saysLaunch likely to test conventional and nuclear arms warhead delivery expert saysB...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
US Justice Department using fraud law to target companies on DEI, WSJ reports
Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has launched investigations into the use of diversity initiatives in hiring and promotion at major U.S. companies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. Google GOOGL.O and Verizon VZ.N are among a list of companies that have received Justice Departme...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - December 29
Dec 29 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Headlines- Lloyds shuts invoice financing service as small businesses feel squeeze- UK places visa sanctions on DR Congo over migrant returns- McC...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Bubs Australia Says FDA Continues Review Of Bubs' Infant Formula Submissions
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Bubs Australia Ltd BUB.AX:FDA CONTINUES REVIEW OF BUBS' INFANT FORMULA SUBMISSIONSCONFIRMS THAT IT IS ON TRACK TO RECEIVE FDA APPROVALFDA CONFIRMED IT WILL CONTINUE TO FACILITATE IMPORTATION, OTHERS OF BUBS' INFANT FORMULA PRODUCTS IN US AFTER 31 DEC 2025Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
China's LandSpace gears up to take on Elon Musk and SpaceX
LandSpace is trying to become China's SpaceXLandSpace became the first in China to test a reusable rocketReusable rockets are key to China's satellite constellationsBy Eduardo Baptista HUZHOU, Dec 29 (Reuters) - China's rocket startup LandSpace has made no secret about drawing inspira...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Coupang announces $1.18 billion compensation to South Korea users for data leak
SEOUL, Dec 29 (Reuters) - South Korean e-commerce company Coupang CPNG.N announced on Monday a compensation package of 1.69 trillion won ($1.18 billion) to holders of 33.7 million accounts for a massive data leak that has drawn backlash from users and lawmakers. ($1 = 1,434.6000 won)Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
US researchers identify likely Belarus site for new Russian nuclear-capable missile
By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Moscow is likely stationing new nuclear-capable hypersonic ballistic missiles at a former airbase in eastern Belarus, a development that could bolster Russia’s ability to deliver missiles across Europe, two U.S. researchers have found by studyingReuters
Mon, Dec 29
Putin and Trump do not support European-Ukrainian temporary ceasefire idea, the Kremlin says
Putin and Trump agreed on ditching temporary ceasefire idea Russia thinks Ukraine needs to make a decision on DonbasPutin and Trump spoke for 1 hour 15 minutes Putin and Trump spoke before Trump's meeting with Zelenskiy By Anastasia LyrchikovaMOSCOW, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Sunday...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
China's finance ministry says fiscal policies will be more 'proactive' in 2026
SHANGHAI, Dec 28 (Reuters) - China's finance ministry on Sunday said fiscal policies will be more proactive next year, reiterating its focus on domestic demand, technological innovation and a social safety net.The statement comes as trading partners urge the world's second-biggest economy to...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Zelenskiy says meeting with Trump reached significant results
KYIV, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he and U.S. President Donald Trump made significant progress in talks and agreed that U.S. and Ukrainian teams would meet next week to finalise issues aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.“We had a substantive conversReuters
Mon, Dec 29
At least 13 dead after train derails in Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Mexican authorities said on Sunday that at least 13 people were killed after a train derailed in the southern state of Oaxaca.The Mexican Navy said the train was carrying 250 people, including nine crew members and 241 passengers. Of those on board, 193 were reported ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Kosovo’s Kurti promises swift formation of new government after election win
Voting ends in Kosovo's second election of 2025Kurti set to win vote again - official resultsKurti seeks majority to end year-long political deadlockOpposition criticises Kurti's handling of Western relationsPolitical crisis risks EU and World Bank fundingBy Fatos Bytyci PRISTINA, Dec 28 ...Reuters
Sun, Dec 28
Australia's Star Entertainment sees fresh executive departures as CFO, COO exit
Star Entertainment's CFO Frank Krile steps down effective immediatelyFirm's COO Jeannie Mok resigns, will leave in Jan 2026Star to start search for new CFO Dec 29 (Reuters) - Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment SGR.AX said on Monday that its Chief Financial Officer, Fr...Reuters
Sun, Dec 28
China's military to conduct live fire exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday
BEIJING, Dec 29 (Reuters) - China's military will conduct live fire exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday, state news agency Xinhua reported on Monday, with a graphic demarcatating five zones surrounding the island that will be under sea and air space restrictions.A spokesperson for China's Eas...Reuters
Sun, Dec 28
Trump, Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza plan
Israeli leader expected to visit Mar-a-LagoGaza process stalled with difficult steps aheadIran, Lebanon also on the agenda, says NetanyahuBy Maayan Lubell and Andrea Shalal JERUSALEM/PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 28 - U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to push for progress in the stalled ceasefir...Reuters
Sun, Dec 28
