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FOCUS-'Mr Lufthansa' taps crisis playbook to tackle costs, union battles
Lufthansa faces challenges from geopolitical disruptions and plane delivery delaysSpohr centralises management of 12 airlines, focuses on long-haul flightsUnion conflicts persist despite Spohr's crisis management experienceBy Ilona Wissenbach and Joanna Plucinska FRANKFURT, March 4 (Reuters) ...Reuters
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German union aims for breakthrough at Tesla Berlin plant
By Rachel More BERLIN, March 4 (Reuters) - Germany's top industrial union is fighting for more influence at Tesla's TSLA.O gigafactory outside Berlin, where staff are voting for a new works council after a campaign marked by mud-slinging and legal challenges.Voting began on Monday at Tesl...Reuters
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ANALYSIS-Netanyahu's war alliance with Trump faces test as Iran crisis widens
Netanyahu has sought tough US stance against Iran for decadesUS and Israeli interests in war could diverge, analysts sayFacing election, Netanyahu sees chance to bolster legacyBy Maayan Lubell and Rami Ayyub JERUSALEM, March 4, (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered on a ...Reuters
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ADX Requests Listed Companies To Review Financial, Operational Exposure And To Make Immediate Disclosure
March 4 (Reuters) - ADX:REQUESTS LISTED COMPANIES TO REVIEW FINANCIAL, OPERATIONAL EXPOSURE AND TO MAKE IMMEDIATE DISCLOSURE OF ANY MATERIAL INFORMATION THAT MAY IMPACT INVESTORS DECISIONSReuters
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OpenAI looking at contract with NATO, source says
By Hyunsu Yim March 3 (Reuters) - OpenAI is considering a contract to deploy its AI technology on North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) "unclassified" networks, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, days after the ChatGPT-owner struck a deal with the Pentagon.The Wa...Reuters
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China says it seeks communications with US but vows to hold its 'red lines'
BEIJING, March 4 (Reuters) - China is willing to work with the United States to promote communication on all levels, while upholding its "red lines" and principles, Lou Qinjian, a spokesperson for its parliament, said on Wednesday.The National People's Congress opens its annual session o...Reuters
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Malaysia anti-graft agency probing government deal with chip firm Arm Holdings
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Reuters) - Malaysia's anti-graft agency said on Wednesday that it is investigating corruption and fraud allegations involving a 1.1 billion ringgit ($279 million) deal between the Malaysian government and British chip firm Arm Holdings O9Ty.F. Authorities were also lookin...Reuters
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South Korean parliament to hold March 12 vote on US investment bill amid tariff pressure
SEOUL, March 4 (Reuters) - South Korea's ruling and opposition parties agreed on Wednesday to pass a special bill on March 12 to enable major investments in the U.S. under a bilateral trade deal, moving to meet Washington's expectations after recent pressure over delays.Ruling Democratic Par...Reuters
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Tennis-Gauff worried about civilian loss of life in Middle East
By Rory Carroll INDIAN WELLS, Calif., March 3 (Reuters) - World number four Coco Gauff expressed concern about the situation in the Middle East on Tuesday and said innocent lives were being taken in the wake of the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.U.S. President Donald Trump's administration ...Reuters
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China to boost tech breakthroughs over next five years, says parliament spokesman
BEIJING, March 4 (Reuters) - China aims to boost scientific innovation and breakthroughs in key core technologies across all fields over the next five years, said a parliamentary spokesperson on Wednesday ahead of the annual meeting of the National People's Congress (NPC). China is expected to u...Reuters
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Takeaways from the first primaries of 2026 US midterm elections
By Tim Reid and Bo EricksonWASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) - America's 2026 midterm congressional elections kicked off on Tuesday as voters cast their ballots in the first Republican and Democratic primaries in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas.There were marquee races, particularly in Texas, tha...Reuters
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Malaysia anti-graft agency probing government deal with chip firm Arm Holdings
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Reuters) - Malaysia's anti-graft agency said on Wednesday that it is investigating corruption and fraud allegations involving a 1.1 billion ringgit ($279 million) deal between the Malaysian government and British chip firm Arm Holdings O9Ty.F. Authorities were also lookin...Reuters
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China says it seeks communication with US but will hold its 'red lines'
BEIJING, March 4 (Reuters) - China is willing to work with the United States to promote communication on all levels while upholding its "red lines" and principles, Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the national legislature, said on Wednesday.China and the U.S. should respect each other and coexi...Reuters
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Japan Fair Trade Commission: Have Opened Investigation On Suspected Violation Of Antimonopoly Act By Microsoft
March 4 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp MSFT.O:JAPAN FAIR TRADE COMMISSION: HAVE OPENED INVESTIGATION ON SUSPECTED VIOLATION OF ANTIMONOPOLY ACT BY MICROSOFTSource text: https://www.jftc.go.jp/en/pressreleases/yearly-2026/March/260304.htmlReuters
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Saudi defence ministry says it intercepts, destroys drone in Eastern Province
March 4 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's defence ministry said on Wednesday it intercepted and destroyed a drone in the country's Eastern Province.The ministry did not immediately provide further details on the drone's origin or whether the incident caused any damage or casualties.Reuters
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Japan Trade Minister Akazawa to visit US from Thursday, sources say
TOKYO, March 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa plans to visit the United States from Thursday to meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, two sources close to the matter said on Wednesday.The ministers will discuss the second round of Japanese investments in the U.S. b...Reuters
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Blackstone's $4 billion New World talks stall over control, Bloomberg News reports
By Kane Wu and Mihika Sharma March 4 (Reuters) - Talks between Blackstone BX.N and New World Development 0017.HK have stalled, as the Cheng family resists giving up control of the Hong Kong property developer, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.The N...Reuters
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Pentagon identifies first US soldiers killed in Iran war
Four were part of Iowa-based US Army Reserve unitWorked as part of logistics operationDied in drone strike on US military facility in Kuwait By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. military on Tuesday identified four of the first American soldiers killed in the war...Reuters
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Canada's Lucara Diamond annual revenue falls 22% due to lower sales volumes, prices
OverviewCanada diamond producer's fiscal 2025 revenue fell 22% yr/yrOperating margins for fiscal 2025 decreased to 52% from 61% in 2024Company completed production and ventilation shafts for Karowe Underground ProjectOutlookLucara expects 2026 diamond revenue between $100 mln and $130 mlnCompany...Reuters
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US, Ecuadorean forces take action in Ecuador to combat drug trafficking
March 3 (Reuters) - Ecuadorean and U.S. forces launched joint operations to combat drug trafficking, the U.S. Southern Command said on Tuesday, but neither side gave more details.The Southern Command, which is the U.S. military's combatant command that encompasses 31 countries through South and ...Reuters
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