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Trump administration moves to tighten duration of visas for students and media
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The Trump administration aims to tighten the duration of visas for students, cultural exchange visitors and members of the media, according to a proposed government regulation issued on Wednesday, part of a broader crackdown on legal immigration. Pr...Reuters
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China extends anti-dumping duties on phenol imports from US, EU, South Korea, Japan and Thailand
BEIJING, Aug 28 (Reuters) - China has extended anti-dumping duties on phenol imported from the United States, the European Union, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand for five years, effective August 29, China's commerce ministry said in a statement on Thursday.Reuters
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Mexico set to raise tariffs on imports from China, Bloomberg News reports
Aug 28 (Reuters) - Mexico's government is set to raise tariffs on Chinese imports, including cars, textiles and plastics, as part of its 2026 budget proposal next month, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing three people briefed on the matter.The tariff increases may also target other Asi...Reuters
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US reaffirms Greenland's right to self-determination amid political sway allegations
By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The United States' top diplomat in Denmark has reaffirmed Greenland's right to determine its own future, following Danish intelligence reports alleging that private U.S. citizens attempted to sway political sentiment in the Arctic ...Reuters
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Rheinmetall signals interest in taking over German shipbuilder NVL, say sources
By Matthias Inverardi and Sabine Siebold BERLIN, Aug 27 (Reuters) - European defence giant Rheinmetall RHMG.DE has signalled interest in taking over German shipbuilder Naval Vessels Luerssen, industry sources told Reuters on Wednesday, as the Duesseldorf-based firm looks to expand into the na...Reuters
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Barclays to sell Entercard stake to Swedbank for $273 million
LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Barclays BARC.L has agreed to sell its stake in joint venture Entercard Group to partner Swedbank AB SWEDa.ST for an estimated 2.6 billion crowns ($273.2 million), the British lender said on Thursday.The sale continues Barclays' efforts to dispose of non-core operation...Reuters
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Chinese commerce ministry confirms Washington visit by trade envoy
BEIJING, Aug 28 (Reuters) - China's trade representative Li Chenggang is in Washington this week for discussions with U.S. officials, according to the Chinese commerce ministry on Thursday.Li will meet with officials in Washington after leading a delegation to Canada from August 24 to 27, minist...Reuters
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Agilent Technologies, Nvidia, Snowflake
Aug 28 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Agilent Technologies, Nvidia and Snowflake on Thursday. HIGHLIGHTS* Agilent Technologies Inc A.N: Leerink Partners raises target to $140 from $135* Nvidia Corp NVDA....Reuters
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Swiss president hosted Ukrainian PM for talks on peace process, says Swiss govt
BERLIN, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter hosted Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko in Bern for a courtesy visit on Thursday, the Swiss government said in a statement.The talks focused on the peace process and the reconstruction of Ukraine, it said.Reuters
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Soccer-Serie A hits back at EU official in row over Australia-bound AC Milan fixture
Aug 28 (Reuters) - Italy's Serie A has described as "excessive" a European Union Commissioner's criticism of the decision to stage a regular season match between AC Milan and Como in Australia early next year.The Italian football federation (FIGC) in June granted Serie A to stage the...Reuters
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French 10-year yield falls slightly after hitting highest since March
LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - France's 10-year government bond yield fell slightly on Thursday but remained close to its highest level since March as concerns about the country's fiscal path lingered before a confidence vote in the government next month.France has found itself repeating last ye...Reuters
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Tokyo Electron says it has no organisational role in TSMC trade secrets case
TOKYO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Tokyo Electron 8035.T has not confirmed any organisational involvement following the indictment of a former employee in Taiwan for alleged theft of trade secrets from TSMC, the Japanese chipmaking equipment maker said on Thursday.Reuters
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Why the egusi? A Nigerian melon seed's journey into space
By Ben Ezeamalu and Vining OguLAGOS, Aug 28 (Reuters) - When Nigerian researcher Temidayo Oniosun chose a melon seed called the egusi to send up on a space mission, it wasn't just about science - it was about symbolism. The egusi, a staple in many West African kitchens, became the unlikely amb...Reuters
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Russian overnight attack on Kyiv kills 10, injures 38, Ukraine says
Zelenskiy condemns attack, calls for new sanctions on RussiaKyiv authorities report 10 deaths, 38 injuries, and ongoing rescue operationsExplosions and fires damage buildings across seven districts KYIV, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Russian forces launched a large-scale overnight drone and missile attack ...Reuters
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Pernod Ricard CEO: sees 80 mln euros hit from global tariffs
PARIS, Aug 28 (Reuters) - French spirits maker Pernod Ricard PERP.PA expects tariffs imposed by the United States and China to deal an estimated 80 million euros ($93.7 million) blow to its business annually, its chief executive told Reuters on Thursday.CEO Alexandre Ricard added that Pernod neverth...Reuters
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Gulf Keystone Petroleum Expects 2025 Gross Average Production To Be Between 40,000-42,000 Bopd
Aug 28 (Reuters) - Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd GKP.L:GULF KEYSTONE PETROLEUM LTD 2025 HALF YEAR RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENTGULF KEYSTONE PETROLEUM LTD - DECLARES $25 MILLION INTERIM DIVIDENDGULF KEYSTONE PETROLEUM LTD - EXPECTS 2025 GROSS AVERAGE PRODUCTION TO BE BETWEEN 40,000-42,000 BOPDGULF KEYSTONE PE...Reuters
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US CDC chief fired after weeks in role, challenges ouster as four top officials resign
CDC Director Monarez challenges dismissal citing unscientific directives by HHS Secretary KennedyFour senior CDC officials resign over vaccine policy, misinformation, and public health weaponizationResignations follow vaccine policy changes by KennedyBy Ahmed Aboulenein, Dan Levine and Michael Erman...Reuters
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Barclays sells Entercard stake to partner Swedbank
Aug 28 (Reuters) - Barclays BARC.L said on Thursday that it has sold its stake in joint venture Entercard Group to partner Swedbank AB SWEDa.ST at book value, estimated at 2.6 billion crowns ($273.2 million) as of March 31.($1 = 9.5157 Swedish crowns)Reuters
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Tokyo Electron says it has not confirmed any organisational involvement after TSMC secrets stealing indictment
TOKYO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Tokyo Electron 8035.T has not confirmed any organisational involvement following the indictment of a former employee in Taiwan for alleged theft of trade secrets from TSMC, the Japanese chipmaking equipment maker said on Thursday. Taiwan prosecutors said on Wednesday that ...Reuters
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