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Kremlin says weekend Ukraine peace talks not breakthrough, Izvestia reports
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Talks between Russia and the United States in Miami on ways to resolve the conflict in Ukraine should not be seen as a breakthrough, the Izvestia news outlet cited Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying in remarks published on Tuesday."This is a working process," Peskov...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
Goodman Group and Canada Pension Plan to establish $9.3 billion European data center partnership
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Australia's Goodman Group GMG.AX said on Tuesday it has agreed to establish an A$14 billion ($9.32 billion) partnership with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to develop a portfolio of data centre projects in Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Paris.($1 = 1.5022 Australian dollars)Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
Syrian government and SDF agree to de-escalate after Aleppo violence
SDF and Syrian government forces blame each other for Aleppo violenceTurkey threatens military action if SDF fails integration deadlineAleppo schools and offices closed on Tuesday following the violenceBy Menna AlaaElDin, Jaidaa Taha and Kinda Makieh Dec 22 (Reuters) - Syrian government forces an...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says negotiations on war settlement 'close to a real result'
Dec 22 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that negotiations conducted with the United States and European nations aimed at ending the nearly four-year war with Russia were "very close to a real result."Ukrainian negotiators led by senior official Rustem Umerov...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
Democratic-led states sue to block US consumer watchdog's defunding under Trump
Democratic states argue defunding CFPB violates ConstitutionCFPB has returned over $21 billion to consumers since 2011Trump administration claims Fed's losses prevent CFPB fundingBy Nate Raymond Dec 22 (Reuters) - A coalition of Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking to preve...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
US Interior Dept weakens sage-grouse protection to open more oil and mineral development
WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Monday rolled back protections for the greater sage-grouse in eight western U.S. states, opening up more federal land for energy and mineral development.The Bureau of Land Management said proposed changes would make more space available for ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
France rushes emergency budget law to avert shutdown after talks collapse
French government proposing emergency budget legislationLawmakers failed on Friday to agree on 2026 budget billLecornu met party leaders on emergency budget legislationParliament likely to approve rollover measure on Tuesday PARIS, Dec 22 (Reuters) - France’s government will push lawmakers to app...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
US business equipment borrowings down more than 4% y/y in November, ELFA says
Dec 22 (Reuters) - U.S. companies borrowed 4.4% less to finance equipment investments in November compared with the same period a year earlier, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) said on Monday.New loans, leases and lines of credit signed up by companies in November were $10.3 bill...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
Netanyahu to discuss Iran, next phase of Gaza plan with Trump
Iran held missile drills on Monday, state media reportedIsrael, Greece, Cyprus to deepen security cooperationFocus on energy projects linking Europe and Middle EastBy Emily Rose, Michele Kambas and Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he wil...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
South Korea online retailer Coupang faces US securities class action over massive data breach
By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - South Korean e-commerce company Coupang CPNG.N has been sued in a U.S. court in an investor class action alleging violations of securities laws after a cybersecurity breach exposed personal information of more than 33 million customers.The lawsuit,...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
At least two civilians killed in Aleppo violence as Syrian government, SDF trade blame
Dec 22 (Reuters) - At least two civilians were killed and several wounded in a wave of attacks in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on Monday, with government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces trading blame for the deaths.State news agency SANA, citing Aleppo's health director...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno resigns
By Joey RouletteDec 22 (Reuters) - Tory Bruno has resigned as United Launch Alliance's CEO after leading the Boeing BA.N and Lockheed Martin-owned LMT.N rocket maker for nearly 12 years, the company said on Monday, adding an interim CEO will take Bruno's place.Bruno, a longtime Lockheed exec...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
FanDuel, CME Group launch prediction markets in five US states
Dec 22 (Reuters) - Sports betting firm FanDuel and derivatives exchange heavyweight CME Group CME.O on Monday announced the launch of their prediction markets platform in five U.S. states, as the red-hot asset class continues to draw in new entrants.The platform has been launched in Alabama, Alaska,...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
Cricket-ICC pledges to fund US national team players ahead of T20 World Cup
Dec 22 (Reuters) - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has pledged to fund the United States national team players to ensure they can continue preparing for next year's Twenty20 World Cup despite the country's governing body going through a governance and financial crisis.The ICC suspend...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
Netanyahu says Israel aware Iran conducting 'exercises' recently
JERUSALEM, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel was aware Iran had been conducting "exercises" recently, adding that Tehran's nuclear activities would be discussed with U.S. President Donald Trump. Netanyahu did not elaborate on his reference to...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
Lawmakers want US to disclose any approvals of Nvidia H200 China licenses
WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Two senior Democratic lawmakers on Monday asked the U.S. Commerce Department to disclose details and any approvals of ongoing license reviews for potential sales to Chinese firms of Nvidia's second-most powerful AI chips.President Trump this month said he would all...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
