Exclusive: Boeing restarts 737 MAX production a month after strike ended, sources say — Dec 10th, 2024

Boeing restarted production of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner last week, about a month after the end of a seven-week strike by 33,000 factory workers, according to three sources familiar with the matter....

Romanian far-right candidate says democracy "cancelled" along with election — Dec 8th, 2024

The Romanian far-right presidential candidate at the centre of a Russian electoral meddling scandal turned up at the place he would have voted in on Sunday, saying the Constitutional Court's decision to cancel the ballot was fatal for democracy....

Japan's revises up Q3 GDP to annualised 1.2% growth — Dec 9th, 2024

Japan's economy expanded an annualised 1.2% in the July-September period from the previous quarter, a faster pace than the preliminary reading, government data showed on Monday....

Oil prices mixed as rising Mideast tensions offset demand concerns — Dec 8th, 2024

Oil prices were mixed in early Asia trade on Monday as concerns over weak Chinese demand were offset by rising tensions in the Middle East following the rebel overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad....

Timberwolves look to complete road sweep of Warriors — Dec 8th, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves seek a repeat performance when they go for a second win in three days over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Sunday night....

US searching for journalist Austin Tice in Syria prisons, White House says — Dec 9th, 2024

U.S. officials are communicating with people on the ground in Syria to seek information about Austin Tice, an American journalist captured more than 12 years ago in Syria, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Monday....

Zelenskiy makes case for diplomatic end to Ukraine war — Dec 9th, 2024

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made the case on Monday for a diplomatic settlement to Russia's 33-month-old war in Ukraine and raised the idea of foreign troops being deployed in his country until it could join the NATO military alliance....

Trump's son Eric says he will be wall between family firm and government — Dec 10th, 2024

The Trump Organization, Donald Trump's family business, will have a "very large wall" separating its business activity from the U.S. government, the president-elect's son, Eric Trump, said in an interview with Reuters in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday....

Brayden Point has four-point night as Lightning beat Canucks — Dec 8th, 2024

Jake Guentzel scored a tiebreaking power-play goal late in the third period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning opened a four-game Western road trip with a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday afternoon....

VIEW China's November export growth slows ahead of Trump tariffs — Dec 10th, 2024

China's exports grew at a slower pace in November than the previous month, while imports contracted, signaling concerns for the world's No. 2 economy as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House introduces new trade risks....

Novo Banco ready to explore IPO opportunities, aims to stay independent — Dec 10th, 2024

Portugal's fourth-largest bank, Novo Banco, is ready to explore opportunities of going public to diversify its shareholder base as it hopes to remain an independent entity, the executive board said in an email to employees late on Monday....

South African rand weaker before local, US inflation data — Dec 11th, 2024

South Africa's rand weakened early on Wednesday ahead of domestic and U.S. inflation readings which could give clues on the future interest rate path of both countries....

FX markets brace for G10 policy blitz: McGeever — Dec 9th, 2024

An extraordinary year for investors is poised to end with a monetary policy bang, with almost every G10 central bank scheduled to deliver interest rate decisions over a 10-day period this month....

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left Damascus to an unknown destination, say two senior army officers — Dec 8th, 2024

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad boarded a plane and left to an unknown destination, two senior army officers familiar with the incident told Reuters on Sunday....

Rachel Reeves to push for UK/EU reset at finance ministers' meeting — Dec 9th, 2024

Reducing Britain's trade barriers with the European Union will improve the growth prospects of both, finance minister Rachel Reeves will tell her euro zone counterparts on Monday when she meets the group for the first time....

Syrian rebel chief: former PM will supervise state bodies until hand over — Dec 8th, 2024

Syrian state institutions will be supervised by former Prime Minister Mohammed Jalali until they are handed over, rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani said on Sunday, signalling efforts to secure an orderly transition after rebels declared an end to Bashar al-Assad's rule....

BlackRock COO looking to improve tech, AI capabilities — Dec 10th, 2024

BlackRock Inc , the world's largest asset manager, is looking for opportunities to expand its technology capabilities including in the area of artificial intelligence, its chief operating officer said on Tuesday....

China targets Nvidia with antitrust probe, escalating US chip tensions — Dec 9th, 2024

China said on Monday it has launched an investigation into Nvidia Corp over suspected violations of the country's anti-monopoly law, in a move widely seen as a retaliatory shot against Washington's latest curbs on the Chinese chip sector....

Fact Check: HIV drug prevents infections, but not a new 'cure' for AIDS — Dec 9th, 2024

A drug used to treat HIV that has also shown promise in preventing infections is not a cure for those already infected, as claimed in social media posts....

New Zealand opener Conway out of third England test — Dec 8th, 2024

Out-of-form New Zealand opener Devon Conway will miss the third test against England in Hamilton to remain at home for the birth of his first child this week, the team said on Monday....

SNB to cut rates 25 bps on Dec. 12, to reach zero or close next year — Dec 9th, 2024

The Swiss National Bank will again cut its key policy rate by 25 basis points on Dec. 12, according to an over-85% majority of economists polled by Reuters, with most expecting the rate to reach near-zero in 2025, lower than previously thought....

Ex-England player Tom Voyce feared dead following floods — Dec 10th, 2024

Former England rugby international Tom Voyce is believed by police to have died after going missing in a flood-affected area during Storm Darragh....

Rachel Reeves to push for UK/EU reset at finance ministers' meeting — Dec 9th, 2024

Reducing Britain's trade barriers with the European Union will improve the growth prospects of both, finance minister Rachel Reeves will tell her euro zone counterparts on Monday when she meets the group for the first time....

Baylor drops out of top 25, still crushes Abilene Christian — Dec 10th, 2024

Jayden Nunn went 4-for-4 from beyond the arc and finished with 18 points as Baylor cruised to an 88-57 victory over Abilene Christian on Tuesday night in Waco, Texas....

Hamas congratulates Syrians on ending Assad's rule — Dec 9th, 2024

Palestinian group Hamas congratulated the Syrian people on Monday for achieving their "aspirations for freedom and justice" after toppling President Bashar al-Assad....

City's Guardiola welcomes extra day to prepare for Juventus clash — Dec 9th, 2024

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola welcomed having an extra day to prepare for their midweek Champions League game at Juventus and said it would give his stretched squad time to recover from Saturday's league game against Crystal Palace....

Gold could extend record run into 2025, Heraeus says — Dec 10th, 2024

Gold could extend its record run into 2025 as further interest rate cuts from major central banks and the prospect of a weaker dollar will boost demand for the safe-haven asset, Heraeus Precious Metals said on Tuesday....

UK sanctions illicit gold trade players in bid to cut Russia's war funding — Dec 9th, 2024

Britain on Monday announced a new wave of sanctions targeting what it said was the illicit gold trade financing Russia's war efforts in Ukraine and fuelling corruption....

City's Guardiola welcomes extra day to prepare for Juventus clash — Dec 9th, 2024

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola welcomed having an extra day to prepare for their midweek Champions League game at Juventus and said it would give his stretched squad time to recover from Saturday's league game against Crystal Palace....

Timberwolves look to complete road sweep of Warriors — Dec 8th, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves seek a repeat performance when they go for a second win in three days over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Sunday night....

China's export growth slows, imports shrink ahead of Trump tariffs — Dec 10th, 2024

China's exports grew at a slower pace in November than the bumper month before, while imports unexpectedly shrank, in a worrying sign for the world's No. 2 economy as Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House brings fresh trade risks....

Upper Crust owner SSP plans for Indian IPO of Travel Food Services — Dec 10th, 2024

Upper Crust owner SSP Group said on Tuesday that it is planning an initial public offering in India of airport lounge operator Travel Food Services, its venture with K Hospitality Corp....

UK sanctions illicit gold trade players in bid to cut Russia's war funding — Dec 9th, 2024

Britain on Monday announced a new wave of sanctions targeting what it said was the illicit gold trade financing Russia's war efforts in Ukraine and fuelling corruption....

Fact Check: Italy did not transfer crowd of migrants to the Vatican in November — Dec 11th, 2024

No large crowd of migrants was "dumped" at the Vatican in November 2024, as suggested in social media posts sharing an old photo of a crowd in St Peter's Square during Pope Francis’ weekly general audience....

WHO's Tedros confident of finalising pandemic treaty in 2025 — Dec 10th, 2024

The World Health Organization chief on Tuesday voiced confidence that states could finalise a pandemic agreement by May 2025, despite questions about whether the administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will support it....

FX markets brace for G10 policy blitz: McGeever — Dec 9th, 2024

An extraordinary year for investors is poised to end with a monetary policy bang, with almost every G10 central bank scheduled to deliver interest rate decisions over a 10-day period this month....

US searching for journalist Austin Tice in Syria prisons, White House says — Dec 9th, 2024

U.S. officials are communicating with people on the ground in Syria to seek information about Austin Tice, an American journalist captured more than 12 years ago in Syria, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Monday....

China targets Nvidia with antitrust probe, escalating US chip tensions — Dec 9th, 2024

China said on Monday it has launched an investigation into Nvidia Corp over suspected violations of the country's anti-monopoly law, in a move widely seen as a retaliatory shot against Washington's latest curbs on the Chinese chip sector....

Hamas congratulates Syrians on ending Assad's rule — Dec 9th, 2024

Palestinian group Hamas congratulated the Syrian people on Monday for achieving their "aspirations for freedom and justice" after toppling President Bashar al-Assad....

Arkansas State holds No. 16 Memphis at bay in upset — Dec 8th, 2024

Joseph Pinion scored 22 points, Dyondre Dominguez added 19 and visiting Arkansas State upset No. 16 Memphis 85-72 on Sunday....

Japan's revises up Q3 GDP to annualised 1.2% growth — Dec 9th, 2024

Japan's economy expanded an annualised 1.2% in the July-September period from the previous quarter, a faster pace than the preliminary reading, government data showed on Monday....

Fact Check: HIV drug prevents infections, but not a new 'cure' for AIDS — Dec 9th, 2024

A drug used to treat HIV that has also shown promise in preventing infections is not a cure for those already infected, as claimed in social media posts....

SNB to cut rates 25 bps on Dec. 12, to reach zero or close next year — Dec 9th, 2024

The Swiss National Bank will again cut its key policy rate by 25 basis points on Dec. 12, according to an over-85% majority of economists polled by Reuters, with most expecting the rate to reach near-zero in 2025, lower than previously thought....

Surging Canadiens slip past Ducks in shootout — Dec 10th, 2024

Patrik Laine recorded a goal and an assist in regulation before the Montreal Canadiens won 3-2 in a shootout against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Monday night....

Barclays plans hiring spree to drive private banking and wealth management — Dec 10th, 2024

Barclays aims to hire up to 100 more advisers to drive growth in its private banking and wealth management business, but has ruled out a push into the United States because of heavy competition and high costs of entry....

Ducks excited for Jacob Trouba to make debut at Habs — Dec 8th, 2024

Jacob Trouba is expected to make his Anaheim Ducks debut when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night in the opener of a four-game road trip....

Zelenskiy makes case for diplomatic end to Ukraine war — Dec 9th, 2024

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made the case on Monday for a diplomatic settlement to Russia's 33-month-old war in Ukraine and raised the idea of foreign troops being deployed in his country until it could join the NATO military alliance....

Timberwolves look to complete road sweep of Warriors — Dec 8th, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves seek a repeat performance when they go for a second win in three days over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Sunday night....

China Everbright Group former chairman jailed 12 years for corruption, bribery — Dec 10th, 2024

China Everbright Group's former chairman Tang Shuangning was sentenced to 12 years in prison for corruption, bribery, and abusing his position for personal gains, state broadcaster CCTV said on Tuesday....

OpenAI CFO Friar says she trusts Musk to prioritize national interest  — Dec 11th, 2024

OpenAI's Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar played down on Tuesday public threats to the ChatGPT maker from Elon Musk, one of President-elect Donald Trump’s closest advisors....