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India's EPL to merge with Indorama-backed Indovida in $2 billion packaging deal
March 29 (Reuters) - Indian packaging company EPL Ltd EPLI.NS said on Sunday it had agreed to merge with Indovida, backed by Thailand's Indorama Ventures, in a deal valuing the combined business at about $2 billion. The merged group will combine EPL's packaging operations with Indovida's...Reuters
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Motor racing-Japan crash 'scary moment' says Bearman as Sainz urges FIA to act
Bearman escapes heavy crash without serious injurySainz calls for FIA action on safetyHaas say Bearman went off at 308kph By Abhishek TakleSUZUKA, Japan, March 29 (Reuters) - Haas driver Oliver Bearman described his high-speed crash in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix as "a scary moment" wit...Reuters
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Pakistan hosts regional powers for Iran talks with focus on Hormuz proposals
Regional powers meet for talks aimed at ending Iran warCountries float proposals to unblock Strait of HormuzProposals include management consortium, fees, sources sayBy Ariba Shahid, Jonathan Spicer and Mubasher Bukhari ISLAMABAD/ISTANBUL, March 29 (Reuters) - Pakistan hosted talks with Turkey, ...Reuters
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy arrives in Jordan for 'important meetings'
KYIV, March 29 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that he had arrived in Jordan for "important meetings" as Kyiv seeks to shore up defence ties in the Gulf."Today in Jordan. Security is the top priority, and it is important that all partners make the neces...Reuters
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Epl Ltd And Indovida To Merge Forming $1 Billion Revenue Entity Valued At $2 Billion
March 29 (Reuters) - EPL Ltd EPLI.NS:EPL LTD - AND INDOVIDA TO MERGE FORMING $1 BILLION REVENUE ENTITY VALUED AT $2 BILLIONEPL LTD - DEAL VALUES EPL AT 339 RUPEES PER SHAREEPL LTD - HEMANT BAKSHI TO REMAIN GROUP CEO OF MERGED ENTITYEPL LTD - INDORAMA VENTURES WILL BECOME A CO-PROMOTER OF COMPANY HO...Reuters
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Insilico Medicine secures $2.75 billion drug collaboration with Eli Lilly
March 29 (Reuters) - Generative-AI drug developer Insilico Medicine 3696.HK said on Sunday it has agreed a global licensing and research deal with U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly LLY.N, that could be worth up to $2.75 billion, including milestone payments.Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly turning t...Reuters
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'JD or Marco?’: Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio
Vance cautious on U.S. military involvement, Rubio aligns with Trump's hawkish stanceTrump's approval rating drops amid Iran war and rising fuel pricesTrump weighs Vance and Rubio as potential successorsBy Steve Holland and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, March 29 (Reuters) - As the war in Iran ...Reuters
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Swiss back tougher social media rules for minors, survey finds
ZURICH, March 29 (Reuters) - The vast majority of Swiss want stronger protection for children and teenagers on social media, according to a survey published on Sunday, as governments and courts worldwide intensify scrutiny of Big Tech over its impact on young users.On Wednesday, a Los Angeles jury f...Reuters
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China protests US alert over security rules change in Hong Kong
BEIJING, March 29 (Reuters) - China's top diplomat in Hong Kong has met the senior U.S. diplomat in the city to protest against a U.S. public alert over new security rules in Hong Kong, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.In a statement released late on Saturday, the Chinese foreign ministry's...Reuters
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Soccer-US loss can be a catalyst for improvement insists coach
ATLANTA, March 29 (Reuters) - United States' coach Mauricio Pochettino is hoping his team's thumping by Belgium on Saturday proves the catalyst for improved performances with their opening World Cup game only 75 days away.The World Cup co-hosts suffered a 5-2 defeat in a friendly internation...Reuters
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WRAPUP 5-Iran warns US over ground attack as regional powers meet in Pakistan
Pakistan hosts talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt on ending Iran warIran's parliament speaker warns US against any ground attackFirst contingent of US Marines arrives in Middle EastHouthi attacks on Israel heighten risks to commercial shipping By Ariba Shahid and Nayera Abdallah ISLAMA...Reuters
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Eli Lilly to sign $2 billion deal for AI drug development with Hong Kong's Insilico Medicine, FT says
March 29 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly LLY.N will sign a $2 billion deal with Hong Kong-listed biotech Insilico Medicine 3696.HK, which uses artificial intelligence for drug discovery, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.Lilly will acquire exclusive rights to sell a GLP-1 drug for diabetes from Insilico ...Reuters
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Eli Lilly To Sign $2 Bln Deal For AI Drug Development With Hong Kong Biotech Insilico Medicine - FT
March 29 (Reuters) - ELI LILLY TO SIGN $2BN DEAL FOR AI DRUG DEVELOPMENT WITH HONG KONG BIOTECH INSILICO MEDICINE - FTLILLY WILL ACQUIRE EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO SELL A GLP-1 DRUG FOR DIABETES FROM INSILICO MEDICINE - FTSource text: https://tinyurl.com/yrh4f2hzReuters
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France detains two more suspects over foiled Paris Bank of America attack
Two more suspects detained in foiled Paris attackSuspects linked to improvised explosive device plotInterior minister suspects Iranian involvement through proxiesBy Mathieu Rosemain PARIS, March 29 (Reuters) - French authorities have arrested two more suspects over a foiled attack on Bank of Amer...Reuters
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Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars
US officials have used Christian terms to justify Iran strikesGod spurns prayers of those with 'hands full of blood', Pope saysLeo opening Catholic Church's holiest week, ahead of EasterBy Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, March 29 (Reuters) - Pope Leo said on Sunday that God rejects t...Reuters
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'JD or Marco?’: Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio
Vance cautious on U.S. military involvement, Rubio aligns with Trump's hawkish stanceTrump's approval rating drops amid Iran war and rising fuel pricesTrump weighs Vance and Rubio as potential successorsBy Steve Holland and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, March 29 (Reuters) - As the war in I...Reuters
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In Supreme Court fight over birthright citizenship, a great-grandson hears echoes of 1898
A Trump directive would limit birthright citizenship Supreme Court will mull directive's legality on WednesdayIts 1898 ruling confirmed citizenship by birth on US soilUS Constitution's citizenship language in the spotlightBy Andrew Chung March 29 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's c...Reuters
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China protests US alert over security rules change in Hong Kong
BEIJING, March 29 (Reuters) - China's top diplomat in Hong Kong has met with the senior U.S. diplomat in the city to protest a U.S. public alert over new security rules in Hong Kong, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.In a statement released late on Saturday, the Chinese foreign ministry's Ho...Reuters
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WTO talks near deal on reform roadmap amid US-India e-commerce deadlock
Talks close to agreeing reform plan for trade bodyMinisters seek compromise on e-commerce duties moratoriumIndia and US positions far apart on moratorium extensionBy Olivia Le Poidevin YAOUNDE, March 29 (Reuters) - Trade ministers are close to agreeing a reform plan for the World Trade Organizati...Reuters
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Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars
US officials have used Christian language to justify Iran strikesPope Leo's remarks were unusually forcefulPontiff was addressing tens of thousands of people in St Peter's SquareBy Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, March 29 (Reuters) - Pope Leo said on Sunday that God rejects the prayers o...Reuters
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