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Iran crisis could disrupt supply of key chipmaking materials, South Korea warns
South Korea sources helium, bromine from Middle EastEnergy cost spike may raise chip prices, industry fearsAI data centre plans in Middle East could face setbacksBy Heejin Kim and Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL, March 5 (Reuters) - The U.S.-Israel war with Iran could disrupt supplies of key semiconductor manu...Reuters
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Hegseth tells Israel to press on ‘until the end’, Israeli defence ministry says
TEL AVIV, March 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told Israel to "keep going until the end", saying the U.S. stood with Israel, in overnight talks with Defence Minister Israel Katz, Israel's defence ministry said on Thursday.Katz thanked Hegseth for extensive U.S. assi...Reuters
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Iran crisis could disrupt supply of key chipmaking materials, South Korea warns
South Korea sources helium, bromine from Middle EastEnergy cost spike may raise chip prices, industry fearsAI data centre plans in Middle East could face setbacksBy Heejin Kim and Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL, March 5 (Reuters) - The U.S.-Israel war with Iran could disrupt supplies of key semiconductor manu...Reuters
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RPT-Combining "The Traitors" and "Big Brother" makers was years in the making
Banijay and All3Media merge production units to counter streaming giantsBanijay shares rise nearly 5% after merger announcementTalks started two years agoBy Amy-Jo Crowley, Leo Marchandon and Paul Sandle LONDON/GDANSK, March 4 (Reuters) - France's Banijay Group BNJ.AS, long hungry for even gr...Reuters
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Russia's MTS says Q4 net income at 21.5 billion roubles
March 5 (Reuters) - Russia's MTS MTSS.MM:RUSSIA'S MTS SAYS Q4 REVENUE AT 222.5 BILLION ROUBLES ($2.85 BILLION), UP YEAR ON YEAR BY 16.4%.RUSSIA'S MTS SAYS Q4 OIBDA AT 71.8 BILLION ROUBLES ($919.33 MILLION), UP YEAR ON YEAR BY 18.9%.RUSSIA'S MTS SAYS Q4 NET INCOME AT 21.5 BILLION ROU...Reuters
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North Korea's Kim visits naval destroyer, oversees missile test
By Heejin Kim and Joyce Lee SEOUL, March 5 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the navy would have a "powerful offensive capability" as he visited a 5,000-ton destroyer and oversaw a missile test, state media KCNA reported on Thursday.Kim has pledged to keep modernising the N...Reuters
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Indonesia gives Meta 'stern warning' over disinformation
JAKARTA, March 5 (Reuters) - Indonesia's communications ministry has issued a "stern warning" to Meta Platforms Inc META.O for failing to curb the spread of online gambling and disinformation, the ministry said on Thursday. The warning came after Indonesia's Communications and Digita...Reuters
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RPT-Global firms, investors in share sale rush as Middle East conflict erupts
$20 billion in equity deals struck globally since Friday amid Middle East conflictSome firms rush to raise capital before market conditions worsenMarket volatility may slow future transactional activity, advisers sayBy Charlie Conchie LONDON, March 4 (Reuters) - Companies and investors, including...Reuters
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Tennis-Andreeva ready for role as defending Indian Wells champion
March 5 (Reuters) - Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva said she will go into her Indian Wells title defence without worrying about the potential for dropping ranking points after being swept up in the excitement of being defending champion at last month's tournament in Dubai.Andreeva toppled world ...Reuters
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - March 5
March 5 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to take the first steps toward issuing more than $100 billion in po...Reuters
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GAIL Says Petronet LNG Issues Force Majeure Notice Under Gas Sale And Purchase Agreement
March 5 (Reuters) - GAIL (India) Ltd GAIL.NS:PETRONET LNG ISSUES FORCE MAJEURE NOTICE UNDER GAS SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT ON MARCH 3, 2026ALLOCATION OF LNG QUANTITIES TO GAIL UNDER CONTRACT REDUCED TO ZEROLNG SUPPLIES TO GAIL FROM OTHER SOURCES/SUPPLIERS ARE CURRENTLY UNAFFECTED.POTENTIAL IMPACT ...Reuters
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China's Gaotu Techedu Q4 revenue rises, helped by strong market demand
OverviewChina education tech firm's Q4 revenue rose 21.4% yr/yrCompany's Q4 net loss narrowed compared to last yearOutlookGaotu Techedu expects Q1 2026 revenue between RMB1,578 mln and RMB1,598 mlnCompany prioritizes profitable growth with AI advancements in 2026Gaotu Techedu focuses on oper...Reuters
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U.S. commercial property turmoil weighs on German banks
FRANKFURT, March 5 (Reuters) - Two of Germany's top property banks on Thursday reported weaker financial results for 2025, citing troubles in the United States commercial property market as they focus more on Europe. The German property financing lender Deutsche Pfandbriefbank PBBG.DE on Thursda...Reuters
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Iran foreign minister says US struck frigate, warns of repercussions
DUBAI, March 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. struck Iranian frigate Dena, a guest of India's navy carrying almost 130 sailors, in international waters without warning, Iran's foreign minister said on X on Thursday. "The U.S. will bitterly regret the precedent it has set," Abbas Araqchi said.A...Reuters
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German property bank PBB swings to net loss for 2025
FRANKFURT, March 5 (Reuters) - The German property financing company Deutsche Pfandbriefbank on Thursday posted a net loss for 2025 as it withdraws from the United States market.The bank posted a net loss of 284 million euros ($329.33 million) for the year, compared with a profit of 90 million euros...Reuters
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ANALYSIS-German bonds slip from most favoured havens in safety dash
Trump's threat to take over Greenland renewed focus on Germany's spending plansIncreased fiscal spending concerns expected to weigh on demand for BundsEuro area convergence is also limiting Bunds' outperformance versus Italian, French debtBy Stefano Rebaudo MILAN, March 5 (Reuters) - ...Reuters
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South Africa seeks local production of Gilead's HIV prevention drug
South Africa aims to boost access to HIV prevention drug nationally and regionallyLenacapavir could help bring an end to 44-year old epidemic, experts say Sub-Saharan Africa remains epicentre of HIV pandemic By Jennifer Rigby LONDON, March 5 (Reuters) - South Africa is asking local drugmakers to ...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Ukraine's F-16 jets were starved of US-made missiles for weeks
F-16 fleet ran out of missiles to counter Russian attacksShortages in Ukraine lasted nearly a month in November-DecemberU.S.-made 'Sidewinder' missiles had been supplied by partnersShortfalls underline Ukraine's dependence on Western armsBy Tom Balmforth KYIV, March 5 (Reuters) - Ukra...Reuters
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DHL sees higher 2026 operating profit even as geopolitical environment worsens
By Emanuele Berro March 5 (Reuters) - German logistics group DHL DHLn.DE on Thursday forecast a higher operating profit for 2026, broadly in line with market expectations, despite the worsening geopolitical environment.It expects earnings before interest and taxes to exceed 6.2 billion euros ($7...Reuters
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