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Grofers Rebrands Itself as Blinkit, Promises 10-Minute Delivery

Grofers Rebrands Itself as Blinkit, Promises 10-Minute Delivery

Online grocery delivery company Grofers, which promises its buyers quick delivery in just 10 minutes, has…
by neptunepine — December 13, 2021 in News 0
Legendary Cricketer Yuvraj Singh to Launch NFT Collection with Colexion

Legendary Cricketer Yuvraj Singh to Launch NFT Collection with Colexion

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh is all set to launch his own NFT collection, which marks his entry…
by neptunepine — December 12, 2021 in News 0
Polygon Acquires Ethereum Scaling Startup Mir for $400M

Polygon Acquires Ethereum Scaling Startup Mir for $400M

Ethereum layer 2 Polygon is continuing to extend its list of rising technologies. On Thursday,…
by neptunepine — December 10, 2021 in News 0
Byju’s Appoints Rachna Bahadur to Lead Global Expansion Plans

Byju’s Appoints Rachna Bahadur to Lead Global Expansion Plans

Edtech giant Byju’s on Friday declared it has designated ex Bain & Company Partner Rachna…
by neptunepine — December 10, 2021 in News 0
Zorro Raises $3.2 Mn in Seed Round, Backed by 16 Unicorn Founders – A Pseudonymous Social Network

Zorro Raises $3.2 Mn in Seed Round, Backed by 16 Unicorn Founders – A Pseudonymous Social Network

Zorro, a pseudonymous social network, has raised USD 3.2 million in a seed round by…
by neptunepine — December 10, 2021 in News 0
Healthians Ties-up with Made in India Startup to Combat Rising Covid Cases

Healthians Ties-up with Made in India Startup to Combat Rising Covid Cases

A New Delhi based Startup, QRx India Pvt Ltd, launched Saral Test, SARS-COV-2 RT-LAMP KIT,…
by neptunepine — December 10, 2021 in News 0
Shiprocket Closing $185 Mn in Series E Co-led by Zomato, Temasek, Lightrock

Shiprocket Closing $185 Mn in Series E Co-led by Zomato, Temasek, Lightrock

Founded in 2017 by Gautam Kapoor, Saahil Goel and Vishesh Khurana, the startup’s platform controls…
by neptunepine — December 10, 2021 in News 0
TikTok Stays the Most Downloaded App in 2021

TikTok Stays the Most Downloaded App in 2021

Tiktok, the Chinese short video app, is once again on a record-breaking romp. The app…
by neptunepine — December 9, 2021 in News 0
Ola Raises $139 Million Funding at $7.3 Billion Valuation

Ola Raises $139 Million Funding at $7.3 Billion Valuation

Bengaluru-based mobility startup Ola has raised $139 million as part of its Series J (G4)…
by neptunepine — December 9, 2021 in News 0
Byju’s Acquires Austria’s GeoGebra in $100 Million Deal

Byju’s Acquires Austria’s GeoGebra in $100 Million Deal

Byju’s has acquired Austria-headquartered GeoGebra, the freshest in a series of acquisitions by the Indian…
by neptunepine — December 8, 2021 in News 0
Global Enterprise Businesses Look to Invest in Web3 and Blockchain Startups in India

Global Enterprise Businesses Look to Invest in Web3 and Blockchain Startups in India

Global venture capital business Antler intends to finance up to a third of capital investment outlined…
by neptunepine — December 8, 2021 in News 0
OYO Appointed Former SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar As Strategic Group Advisor

OYO Appointed Former SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar As Strategic Group Advisor

Rajnish Kumar, who has given above 40 years in the financial division, will play a…
by neptunepine — December 2, 2021 in News 0
T-Series Crosses 200M Subscribers, Overtakes Sony And Zee Music

T-Series Crosses 200M Subscribers, Overtakes Sony And Zee Music

T-Series has got 200M subscribers on the YouTube channel. T-Series launched its channel on YouTube…
by neptunepine — December 1, 2021 in News 0
CRED to Acquire Happay in Cash and Stock Deal Valuing up to $180 Million

CRED to Acquire Happay in Cash and Stock Deal Valuing up to $180 Million

CRED on December 1 announced that it will acquire Happay in a cash and stock…
by neptunepine — December 1, 2021 in News 0
Ola Launches 10-Minute Grocery Delivery in Mumbai and Bangalore

Ola Launches 10-Minute Grocery Delivery in Mumbai and Bangalore

IPO-bound Ola has dived online grocery delivery once again with the launch of its services…
by neptunepine — November 30, 2021 in News 0
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Walks Down; IIT-Bombay Alumnus Parag Agrawal is Successor

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Walks Down; IIT-Bombay Alumnus Parag Agrawal is Successor

Twitter Inc Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey will walk down from his role, and Chief…
by neptunepine — November 29, 2021 in News 0
UpGrad Acquires Australia-based Global Study Partners

UpGrad Acquires Australia-based Global Study Partners

On Monday, leading ed-tech player upGrad announced it will acquire Global Study Partners (GSP), the…
by neptunepine — November 29, 2021 in News 0
Thailand cites positive results from Sinovac-AstraZeneca vaccine formula

Thailand cites positive results from Sinovac-AstraZeneca vaccine formula

September 2, 2021 BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s health ministry said on Thursday that its COVID-19…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Kremlin says U.S. military help could make Ukraine behave unpredictably

Kremlin says U.S. military help could make Ukraine behave unpredictably

September 2, 2021 VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Thursday that U.S. military…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Biden pledges U.S. support, security aid in first meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskiy

Biden pledges U.S. support, security aid in first meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskiy

September 2, 2021 (This September 1 story adds dropped letter to first name of Ukrainian…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Abu Dhabi removes quarantine for all vaccinated travellers

Abu Dhabi removes quarantine for all vaccinated travellers

September 2, 2021 DUBAI (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi will remove the need to quarantine for…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Soccer-Ronaldo return ‘amazing’ for Man Utd, says Maguire

Soccer-Ronaldo return ‘amazing’ for Man Utd, says Maguire

September 2, 2021 (Reuters) – Manchester United captain Harry Maguire hailed Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
China develops prototype miniature helicopter for Mars missions

China develops prototype miniature helicopter for Mars missions

September 2, 2021 BEIJING (Reuters) – China has developed a prototype miniature helicopter for surveillance…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Credit Suisse appoints former Morgan Stanley banker in Mexico

Credit Suisse appoints former Morgan Stanley banker in Mexico

September 2, 2021 By Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi ZURICH (Reuters) – Credit Suisse has hired former…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Vodafone and DT all-you-can-watch video deals violate EU rules – top court

Vodafone and DT all-you-can-watch video deals violate EU rules – top court

September 2, 2021 BERLIN (Reuters) – The European Union’s highest court ruled on Thursday that…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Facemasks and sanitizer as French kids go back to school

Facemasks and sanitizer as French kids go back to school

September 2, 2021 By Yiming Woo and Lea Guedj PARIS (Reuters) – Twelve million French…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Tennis-Stephens calls for rule change over lengthy bathroom breaks

Tennis-Stephens calls for rule change over lengthy bathroom breaks

September 2, 2021 NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens said on…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
World food prices jump in Aug, cereal harvest outlook cut -FAO

World food prices jump in Aug, cereal harvest outlook cut -FAO

September 2, 2021 ROME (Reuters) – World food prices jumped in August after two consecutive…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
BNP Paribas in talks with Chinese bank on wealth management venture, sources say

BNP Paribas in talks with Chinese bank on wealth management venture, sources say

September 2, 2021 SHANGHAI (Reuters) – BNP Paribas is in talks with Agricultural Bank of…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
BNP Paribas in talks with Chinese bank on wealth management venture, sources say

BNP Paribas in talks with Chinese bank on wealth management venture, sources say

September 2, 2021 SHANGHAI (Reuters) – BNP Paribas is in talks with Agricultural Bank of…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Tesla’s China output halted for days in August on chip shortage – Bloomberg News

Tesla’s China output halted for days in August on chip shortage – Bloomberg News

September 2, 2021 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc temporarily halted some operations at its Shanghai factory…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
BMW to reduce carbon emissions in car life cycle 40% by 2030

BMW to reduce carbon emissions in car life cycle 40% by 2030

September 2, 2021 BERLIN (Reuters) – BMW plans to reduce carbon emissions across the life…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
In South Korea, Afghan evacuees find hope in their new ‘special merit’ status

In South Korea, Afghan evacuees find hope in their new ‘special merit’ status

September 2, 2021 By Hyun Young Yi SEOUL (Reuters) – After many sleepless nights, a…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Paralympics-Australia to give para athletes same medal bonuses as Olympians

Paralympics-Australia to give para athletes same medal bonuses as Olympians

September 2, 2021 MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australia will give its Paralympic athletes the same financial…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
European stocks edge higher in cautious trading

European stocks edge higher in cautious trading

September 2, 2021 (Reuters) – European stocks edged higher on Thursday supported by oil and…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Lagardere shares steady after billionaire Arnault restructures holding

Lagardere shares steady after billionaire Arnault restructures holding

September 2, 2021 PARIS (Reuters) – Shares in Lagardere, the publisher of Paris Match magazine,…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
‘Zorba the Greek’ composer Theodorakis dies at 96

‘Zorba the Greek’ composer Theodorakis dies at 96

September 2, 2021 ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis, whose infectious, earthy score for…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Thai royalist turns protester as anti-government movement broadens

Thai royalist turns protester as anti-government movement broadens

September 2, 2021 By Panu Wongcha-um and Juarawee Kittisilpa BANGKOK (Reuters) – Often seen at…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
MLB roundup: Dodgers take over NL West lead

MLB roundup: Dodgers take over NL West lead

September 2, 2021 Max Scherzer pitched six scoreless innings while Max Muncy and Austin Barnes…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Telefonica hires Barclays to seek partner to fund UK fibre network, El Confidencial says

Telefonica hires Barclays to seek partner to fund UK fibre network, El Confidencial says

September 2, 2021 MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish telecom operator Telefonica has hired investment banks Barclays…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Deutsche Bank regains Hong Kong IPO sponsor licence

Deutsche Bank regains Hong Kong IPO sponsor licence

September 2, 2021 HONG KONG (Reuters) – Deutsche Bank has regained its Hong Kong Initial…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Explainer-What is China’s ‘common prosperity’ drive and why does it matter?

Explainer-What is China’s ‘common prosperity’ drive and why does it matter?

September 2, 2021 By Kevin Yao BEIJING (Reuters) – President Xi Jinping has called for…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Marketmind: Currencies at a crossroad

Marketmind: Currencies at a crossroad

September 2, 2021 A look at the day ahead from Dhara Ranasinghe. Just a few…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Exclusive-Apple hit with antitrust case in India over in-app payments issues

Exclusive-Apple hit with antitrust case in India over in-app payments issues

September 2, 2021 By Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Apple Inc is facing an…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Ryanair passenger numbers rise in August to 11.1 million

Ryanair passenger numbers rise in August to 11.1 million

September 2, 2021 DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ryanair on Thursday said it flew 11.1 million passengers…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Israeli military investigates fatal shooting of Palestinian

Israeli military investigates fatal shooting of Palestinian

September 2, 2021 JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The Israeli military said on Thursday it was investigating…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Bulgaria to hold presidential election on Nov.14

Bulgaria to hold presidential election on Nov.14

September 2, 2021 SOFIA (Reuters) – Bulgaria will hold a presidential election on Nov. 14,…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
India locks down restive Kashmir after burial of separatist leader

India locks down restive Kashmir after burial of separatist leader

September 2, 2021 By Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) – Indian Kashmir veteran separatist politician…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
EU must create deployable rapid reaction force, Borrell says

EU must create deployable rapid reaction force, Borrell says

September 2, 2021 By Robin Emmott and Sabine Siebold BRDO, Slovenia (Reuters) -The chaotic Western…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Afghan Paralympian makes debut after top-secret evacuation

Afghan Paralympian makes debut after top-secret evacuation

September 2, 2021 By Chang-Ran Kim CHIBA, Japan (Reuters) – Afghan taekwondo athlete Zakai Khudadadi…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Japan lays out growth strategy priorities ahead of elections

Japan lays out growth strategy priorities ahead of elections

September 2, 2021 By Daniel Leussink and Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan announced on…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Tennis-Schwartzman sees off Anderson after weather delay to reach third round

Tennis-Schwartzman sees off Anderson after weather delay to reach third round

September 2, 2021 NEW YORK (Reuters) – Argentine Diego Schwartzman overcame big-serving Kevin Anderson of…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
From creaking Cairo, Egypt plans high-tech leap with new capital

From creaking Cairo, Egypt plans high-tech leap with new capital

September 2, 2021 By Mahmoud Mourad and Aidan Lewis CAIRO (Reuters) – In Egypt’s new…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
India’s Mahindra and Mahindra flags production hit due to chip shortage

India’s Mahindra and Mahindra flags production hit due to chip shortage

September 2, 2021 BENGALURU (Reuters) -Indian car maker Mahindra and Mahindra said on Thursday it…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Tennis-Lesson learned, Gauff confident of major success despite US Open exit

Tennis-Lesson learned, Gauff confident of major success despite US Open exit

September 2, 2021 NEW YORK (Reuters) – Coco Gauff said her defeat to former champion…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
China expected to keep curbs on int’l flights throughout H1 2022 – Air China to analysts

China expected to keep curbs on int’l flights throughout H1 2022 – Air China to analysts

September 2, 2021 BEIJING/SYDNEY (Reuters) – China’s aviation regulator is likely to keep the current…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
U.S. energy firms strain to shake off hurricane’s toll

U.S. energy firms strain to shake off hurricane’s toll

September 2, 2021 By Liz Hampton and Sabrina Valle HOUSTON (Reuters) – U.S. oil and…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Explainer-What leverage do U.S., allies have over Taliban in Afghanistan?

Explainer-What leverage do U.S., allies have over Taliban in Afghanistan?

September 2, 2021 By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and its allies…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Tennis-Tsitsipas fires 27 aces in second-round win, jeered for bathroom break

Tennis-Tsitsipas fires 27 aces in second-round win, jeered for bathroom break

September 2, 2021 NEW YORK (Reuters) – World number three Stefanos Tsitsipas fired down a…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Glitch in Amazon cloud service hits Japan brokers, airline

Glitch in Amazon cloud service hits Japan brokers, airline

September 2, 2021 TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese firms, from major online brokerages to the top…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Chinese tabloid says detained Canadians linked by photos of military equipment

Chinese tabloid says detained Canadians linked by photos of military equipment

September 2, 2021 BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Global Times newspaper said on Thursday that Canadian…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Taliban preparing to reveal new Afghan government amid economic turmoil

Taliban preparing to reveal new Afghan government amid economic turmoil

September 2, 2021 (Reuters) – Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers were preparing on Thursday to unveil their…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Australia, Singapore and South Africa to test cross border central bank digital payments

Australia, Singapore and South Africa to test cross border central bank digital payments

September 2, 2021 By Alun John HONG KONG (Reuters) – Central banks in Australia, Singapore,…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Satellite imagery shows North Korean troops preparing for military parade – reports

Satellite imagery shows North Korean troops preparing for military parade – reports

September 2, 2021 By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean troops have been spotted…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Top Chinese tech regulator holds video meet with Microsoft president

Top Chinese tech regulator holds video meet with Microsoft president

September 2, 2021 SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Microsoft president Brad Smith met Xiao Yaqing, a top…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Singapore PM wins more defamation suits against bloggers

Singapore PM wins more defamation suits against bloggers

September 2, 2021 SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s high court ordered two bloggers to pay Prime…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Asia stocks in cautious mood, dollar near 1-mth lows

Asia stocks in cautious mood, dollar near 1-mth lows

September 2, 2021 By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian share markets were in a…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
BOJ policymaker warns of growing risks to Japan’s economic recovery

BOJ policymaker warns of growing risks to Japan’s economic recovery

September 2, 2021 By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Bank of Japan board member Goushi Kataoka…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
ByteDance says it will downsize fintech business, plans to sell stock broker ops

ByteDance says it will downsize fintech business, plans to sell stock broker ops

September 2, 2021 BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing-based ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, said on Wednesday…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Chinese regulators summon ride-hailing firms to meeting to discuss market concerns

Chinese regulators summon ride-hailing firms to meeting to discuss market concerns

September 2, 2021 BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese regulators summoned 11 ride-hailing firms including Didi Global…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
China slams high actor pay, bars ‘effeminate’ behaviour from screens

China slams high actor pay, bars ‘effeminate’ behaviour from screens

September 2, 2021 By Gabriel Crossley BEIJING (Reuters) -China expanded a crackdown on its entertainment…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
NBA: Warriors, Knicks, Nets players must get vaccinated

NBA: Warriors, Knicks, Nets players must get vaccinated

September 2, 2021 Players for the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Chaotic U.S. exit likely to crush Afghan economy – Fitch

Chaotic U.S. exit likely to crush Afghan economy – Fitch

September 2, 2021 SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Afghanistan’s economy is likely to collapse following the rapid withdrawal…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Singapore Exchange to issue easier rules for SPAC listings -sources

Singapore Exchange to issue easier rules for SPAC listings -sources

September 2, 2021 By Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore Exchange is preparing to roll out…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Duterte’s daughter says she has ‘running mate’ offers for Philippines 2022 election

Duterte’s daughter says she has ‘running mate’ offers for Philippines 2022 election

September 2, 2021 MANILA (Reuters) – Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s daughter said late Wednesday that…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
China warns U.S. climate cooperation at risk on political tensions

China warns U.S. climate cooperation at risk on political tensions

September 2, 2021 By David Stanway SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi has…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Tennis-Bad weather forces suspension of Schwartzman v Anderson match

Tennis-Bad weather forces suspension of Schwartzman v Anderson match

September 2, 2021 NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Open second round match between Diego…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Graphic: China likely to quicken fiscal spending, but policy rate cuts not on the cards

Graphic: China likely to quicken fiscal spending, but policy rate cuts not on the cards

September 2, 2021 SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China is likely to accelerate fiscal spending and credit…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Two Afghan athletes arrive in Tokyo for Paralympics

Two Afghan athletes arrive in Tokyo for Paralympics

September 2, 2021 TOKYO (Reuters) – Two Afghan athletes arrived in Tokyo on Saturday to…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Tennis-U.S. Open day three

Tennis-U.S. Open day three

September 2, 2021 NEW YORK (Reuters) – Highlights of the third day at the U.S.…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
S.Korea August inflation stays at 9-year peak, beats forecast

S.Korea August inflation stays at 9-year peak, beats forecast

September 2, 2021 By Joori Roh SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s August consumer inflation stayed…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Australia trade surplus hits record in July as resources boom

Australia trade surplus hits record in July as resources boom

September 2, 2021 SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s trade surplus widened to a record in July…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao says its U.S. crypto exchange arm targets IPO in three years – The Information

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao says its U.S. crypto exchange arm targets IPO in three years – The Information

September 2, 2021 (Reuters) – Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s founder and chief executive officer Changpeng…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Chinese media defends wave of industry regulation, says reforms in West ‘stuck in silence’

Chinese media defends wave of industry regulation, says reforms in West ‘stuck in silence’

September 2, 2021 SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s regulatory crackdown is being waged to build a…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Oil falls after OPEC+ sticks to raising supply amid demand doubts

Oil falls after OPEC+ sticks to raising supply amid demand doubts

September 2, 2021 By Aaron Sheldrick TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Thursday after…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
U.S. blocking Chinese acquisitions of global tech firms a “red flag” – Chinese state-backed tabloid

U.S. blocking Chinese acquisitions of global tech firms a “red flag” – Chinese state-backed tabloid

September 2, 2021 SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese state-backed tabloid the Global Times called U.S. efforts…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Japan ruling party head candidate Kishida calls for big stimulus package

Japan ruling party head candidate Kishida calls for big stimulus package

September 2, 2021 TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan must compile an economic stimulus package worth “tens…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
South Korean health workers drop strike plans after agreement

South Korean health workers drop strike plans after agreement

September 2, 2021 By Sangmi Cha SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean frontline health workers on…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Russian troops patrol birthplace of Syria uprising after fighting abates

Russian troops patrol birthplace of Syria uprising after fighting abates

September 1, 2021 By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) – Russian military police on Wednesday began…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
U.S. jobs miss dents dollar as traders wait on payrolls

U.S. jobs miss dents dollar as traders wait on payrolls

September 2, 2021 By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar loitered around multi-week lows…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Thai royalist turns protester as anti-government movement broadens

Thai royalist turns protester as anti-government movement broadens

September 2, 2021 By Panu Wongcha-um and Juarawee Kittisilpa BANGKOK (Reuters) – Often seen at…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Tennis – Former champion Stephens sends teen sensation Gauff packing in second round

Tennis – Former champion Stephens sends teen sensation Gauff packing in second round

September 2, 2021 NEW YORK (Reuters) – Experience trumped youth as former champion Sloane Stephens’…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Digitalisation minister backs Japan PM’s rival as fight for ruling party head heats up

Digitalisation minister backs Japan PM’s rival as fight for ruling party head heats up

September 2, 2021 By Antoni Slodkowski TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s minister for digital transformation is…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
France’s Arnaud restructures his Lagardere holdings

France’s Arnaud restructures his Lagardere holdings

September 2, 2021 PARIS (Reuters) – French media and publishing firm Lagardere said on Wednesday…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Australian doctors warn health system may ‘capsize’ when COVID-19 curbs ease

Australian doctors warn health system may ‘capsize’ when COVID-19 curbs ease

September 2, 2021 SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian doctors on Thursday warned the country’s hospitals are…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Apple says Japan Fair Trade Commission closes App Store investigation

Apple says Japan Fair Trade Commission closes App Store investigation

September 2, 2021 (Reuters) – Apple Inc said https://apple.co/3kITzks late on Wednesday that an update…
by neptunepine — September 2, 2021 in News 0
Helped by tech giants, BioNTech vaccines finally reach Taiwan

Helped by tech giants, BioNTech vaccines finally reach Taiwan

September 1, 2021 By Ann Wang TAOYUAN, Taiwan (Reuters) – The first batch of BioNTech…
by neptunepine — September 1, 2021 in News 0
Tennis – Eighth seed Ruud exits U.S. Open in biggest upset so far

Tennis – Eighth seed Ruud exits U.S. Open in biggest upset so far

September 1, 2021 NEW YORK (Reuters) – Qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp sent Norwegian eighth…
by neptunepine — September 1, 2021 in News 0
Evergrande’s billionaire boss exudes calm as debt risks grow

Evergrande’s billionaire boss exudes calm as debt risks grow

September 1, 2021 By Clare Jim HONG KONG (Reuters) -Mingling with power brokers at celebrations…
by neptunepine — September 1, 2021 in News 0
Angelina Jolie wants kids to ‘fight back’ with new child rights book

Angelina Jolie wants kids to ‘fight back’ with new child rights book

September 1, 2021 By Rollo Ross and Marie-Louise Gumuchian (Reuters) – Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie…
by neptunepine — September 1, 2021 in News 0
Brazil Supreme Court weighs landmark case on indigenous land rights

Brazil Supreme Court weighs landmark case on indigenous land rights

September 1, 2021 By Ricardo Brito BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday heard…
by neptunepine — September 1, 2021 in News 0
Negotiations over major copper mine contract kick off in Panama

Negotiations over major copper mine contract kick off in Panama

September 1, 2021 PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – Panama’s government launched contract talks on Wednesday with…
by neptunepine — September 1, 2021 in News 0
Stellantis to buy U.S. auto finance provider First Investors for $285 million

Stellantis to buy U.S. auto finance provider First Investors for $285 million

September 1, 2021 (Reuters) – Automaker Stellantis said on Wednesday it would acquire U.S. auto…
by neptunepine — September 1, 2021 in News 0
Brazil GDP slips as second COVID-19 wave stalls recovery

Brazil GDP slips as second COVID-19 wave stalls recovery

September 1, 2021 By Marcela Ayres and Camila Moreira BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil’s economy contracted slightly…
by neptunepine — September 1, 2021 in News 0
Coronavirus vaccine team and Southgate win at GQ Awards

Coronavirus vaccine team and Southgate win at GQ Awards

September 1, 2021 LONDON (Reuters) – Coronavirus vaccine developer Sarah Gilbert and England manager Gareth…
by neptunepine — September 1, 2021 in News 0
Canada’s ruling Liberals pledge massive new investments as election looms

Canada’s ruling Liberals pledge massive new investments as election looms

September 1, 2021 By Steve Scherer and Julie Gordon OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister…
by neptunepine — September 1, 2021 in News 0
Soccer-Ronaldo claims world record with late late show

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‘Everybody screwed up’: Blame game begins over turbulent U.S. exit from Afghanistan

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Tennis – Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

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September 1, 2021 By Steve Keating NEW YORK (Reuters) – Victoria Azarenka moved into the…
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U.S. FAA probing Virgin Galactic July 11 flight deviation

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U.S. DOJ preparing to sue Google over digital ads business -Bloomberg News

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September 1, 2021 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department is readying a second monopoly…
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U.S. identifies 12th Tesla Autopilot car crash involving emergency vehicle

U.S. identifies 12th Tesla Autopilot car crash involving emergency vehicle

September 1, 2021 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. auto safety regulators on Wednesday said…
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Trump backs opponent of Republican House member who voted to impeach him

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Soccer – Ronaldo beats record as double sees off Ireland

Soccer – Ronaldo beats record as double sees off Ireland

September 1, 2021 FARO, Portugal (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo became the all-time leading scorer in…
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Golf – Mickelson, Couples named U.S. Ryder Cup vice-captains

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September 1, 2021 By Frank Pingue (Reuters) – U.S. captain Steve Stricker on Wednesday named…
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Tennis – Sabalenka powers into U.S. Open third round

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September 1, 2021 NEW YORK (Reuters) – World number two Aryna Sabalenka sent Slovenian Tamara…
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Amazon’s new union battle: Teamsters go local to snarl expansion

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September 1, 2021 By Julia Love SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – In June, the International Brotherhood…
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Indian Kashmir separatist leader dies, troops deployed in Srinagar

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Tennis – Medvedev makes quick work of Koepfer at U.S. Open

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Tennis – Luck shines on Halep on rainy day at U.S. Open

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U.S. SEC sues BitConnect founder over alleged $2 billion cryptocurrency fraud

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September 1, 2021 By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – The top U.S. securities regulator…
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U.S. judge says he will approve Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan that shields Sacklers

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September 1, 2021 (Reuters) – A U.S. judge said he will approve OxyContin maker Purdue…
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Judge will approve Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan that shields Sacklers

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September 1, 2021 By Tom Hals and Mike Spector (Reuters) – A U.S. judge said…
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U.S. House committee backs $25 billion increase in defense spending

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September 1, 2021 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee on…
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Iran determined to increase its oil exports despite U.S. sanctions -oil minister

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September 1, 2021 By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran is determined to increase its oil…
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Venezuela crude output in key region plunges due to diluent shortage

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September 1, 2021 CARACAS (Reuters) – Crude output in Venezuela’s key Orinoco oil belt plunged…
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Drought may force Brazil to ration power, says Vice President Mourao

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September 1, 2021 BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian Vice President Hamilton Mourao said on Wednesday a…
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Soccer – Xhaka tests positive for COVID-19 – Swiss FA

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September 1, 2021 (Reuters) – Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka tested positive for COVID-19 and has…
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Golf – Former Masters winner Watson lends a hand to U.S. Solheim Cup team

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September 1, 2021 By Frank Pingue (Reuters) – As the United States put the finishing…
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U.S. offshore oil output inches back as infrastructure woes slow recovery

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Dollar softens after ADP; euro hits one-month high

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Twitter launches subscription-based feature “super follows”

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Shares scale new highs, dollar falls on Delta anxiety

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September 1, 2021 By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar eased over concerns…
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Extensive Ida storm damage hurts oil industry recovery effort

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Lebanon in free fall, must not become ‘horror story’, U.S. senator warns

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September 1, 2021 By Maha El Dahan BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon is in free fall…
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In Indonesia, drone deliveries provide lifeline for isolating COVID patients

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September 1, 2021 By Rahman Muchtar MAKASSAR, Indonesia (Reuters) – A group of drone enthusiasts…
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Lebanon in free fall, must not become ‘horror story’, U.S. senator warns

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September 1, 2021 By Maha El Dahan BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon is in free fall…
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In Indonesia, drone deliveries provide lifeline for isolating COVID patients

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Golf – Europe braced for ‘about zero’ support at Solheim Cup

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September 1, 2021 By Frank Pingue (Reuters) – Winning a Solheim Cup in enemy territory…
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U.S. SEC opens probe into EV company Workhorse Group – WSJ

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September 1, 2021 (Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened a…
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Migrant arrivals to Spain’s Canary Islands double from last year

Migrant arrivals to Spain’s Canary Islands double from last year

September 1, 2021 GRAN CANARIA, Spain (Reuters) – Spain’s sea rescue service on Wednesday rescued…
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Biden offers support, new aid in first meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskiy

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September 1, 2021 By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden told…
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Don’t look now: How a robot’s gaze can affect the human brain

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September 1, 2021 By Stuart McDill (Reuters) – It has long been known that making…
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VW reaches $42 million settlement with U.S. owners over Takata air bags

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September 1, 2021 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s U.S. unit has agreed to a $42 million…
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September 1, 2021 By Pete Schroeder and Elizabeth Dilts Marshall WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – It…
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Ford again trims truck production due to chip shortage

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Tom Cruise films ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Mission: Impossible’ delayed amid COVID wave

Tom Cruise films ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Mission: Impossible’ delayed amid COVID wave

September 1, 2021 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Paramount Pictures has delayed the release of Tom Cruise…
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Afghan news anchor made history, then had to leave it behind

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September 1, 2021 By Hamad Mohammad DOHA (Reuters) – Afghan television anchor Beheshta Arghand gathered…
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Campbell Soup plans more price increases to counter inflation

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Tesla’s Musk says 2021 has been year of ‘super crazy’ supply chain shortages

Tesla’s Musk says 2021 has been year of ‘super crazy’ supply chain shortages

September 1, 2021 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc top boss Elon Musk said on Wednesday 2021…
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R. Kelly accuser frightened by nearby gun during oral sex with R&B singer

R. Kelly accuser frightened by nearby gun during oral sex with R&B singer

September 1, 2021 By Tyler Clifford NEW YORK (Reuters) – A woman who accuses R.…
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Russian troops patrol birthplace of Syria uprising after fighting abates

Russian troops patrol birthplace of Syria uprising after fighting abates

September 1, 2021 By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) – Russian military police on Wednesday began…
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Exclusive-Taliban launch charm offensive with Afghan banks amid funding fears

Exclusive-Taliban launch charm offensive with Afghan banks amid funding fears

September 1, 2021 By Tom Arnold, Marc Jones and Karin Strohecker LONDON (Reuters) – The…
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Motor racing-Raikkonen to retire from Formula One at end of season

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September 1, 2021 (Reuters) – Kimi Raikkonen, who won the 2007 world championship for Ferrari,…
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Apple asks U.S. employees to report vaccination status – Bloomberg News

Apple asks U.S. employees to report vaccination status – Bloomberg News

September 1, 2021 (Reuters) – Apple Inc is asking its U.S employees to report their…
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Below a pyramid, a treasure trove sheds new light on ancient Mexican rites

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September 1, 2021 By David Alire Garcia TEOTIHUACAN, Mexico (Reuters) – More than a decade…
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EU says will not rush into recognising the Taliban

EU says will not rush into recognising the Taliban

September 1, 2021 BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union will need to engage with the…
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Libya safe house offered haven for migrants in perilous journey

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September 1, 2021 BANI WALID, Libya (Reuters) – Halima William crossed the desert from Nigeria…
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Taliban says it has surrounded Afghan resistance fighters, calls for peace

Taliban says it has surrounded Afghan resistance fighters, calls for peace

September 1, 2021 By James Mackenzie and Alasdair Pal (Reuters) -The Taliban has surrounded the…
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Majority of Afghan allies may have missed out on airlift – U.S. official

Majority of Afghan allies may have missed out on airlift – U.S. official

September 1, 2021 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States may have left behind the majority…
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Cricket-Bangladesh’s Tamim opts out of T20 World Cup

Cricket-Bangladesh’s Tamim opts out of T20 World Cup

September 1, 2021 DHAKA (Reuters) – Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal opted out of this year’s…
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Exclusive: Amazon CEO unveils 55,000 tech jobs in first hiring push under his watch

Exclusive: Amazon CEO unveils 55,000 tech jobs in first hiring push under his watch

September 1, 2021 By Jeffrey Dastin (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc is planning to hire 55,000…
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Soccer-Sancho a doubt for England’s game in Hungary after injury in training

Soccer-Sancho a doubt for England’s game in Hungary after injury in training

September 1, 2021 (Reuters) – Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is a major doubt for…
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