Russian strike destroys apartment building; 3 dead – officials Zelenskiy gives a gloomy assessment of the Russian offensive in the east Zelenskiy promises more anti-corruption measures New Russian offensive could begin on February 24 – Minister of Ukraine KYIV, Feb. 2 (Reuters) – Fighting on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine “has toughened” as Russian troops … Read more
Philippines, US agree to add four locations under EDCA Agreement comes about amid tensions in the South China Sea, over Taiwan EDCA allows US access to Philippine military bases MANILA, Feb. 2 (Reuters) – The Philippines has granted the United States expanded access to its military bases, its defense chiefs said on Thursday, amid mounting … Read more
NEW DELHI, Feb. 2 (Reuters) – Indian shares of the Adani group fell on Thursday after market turmoil forced the conglomerate to scrap a crucial $2.5 billion equity offer, extending market losses to more than $ 100 billion and concerns arose about the possible systemic impact. The pullback of the share sale of Adani Enterprises … Read more
Feb.1 (Reuters) – When Hindenburg Research revealed a short position in Adani Group last week, some US investors said they were intrigued by the actual mechanisms of the trade, as Indian securities rules make it difficult for foreigners to bet against companies there. Hindenburg’s bet has been lucrative so far. The allegations, which the Indian … Read more
Junta extends state of emergency, says elections must be held “The current situation is under unusual circumstances,” says acting president In some cities in Myanmar, streets are deserted for silent protests Protesters hold rallies in Thailand and the Philippines Feb.1 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s junta has extended the country’s state of emergency for another six months, … Read more
TOURNAI, Belgium, Feb. 1 (Reuters) – Freddy Versluys does not like to be called an arms dealer. But he does have a large warehouse full of used tanks for sale. In addition to dozens of German-made Leopard 1 tanks and other military vehicles in the chilly warehouse in eastern Belgium, Versluys emphasized that he is … Read more
NEW DELHI, Feb. 1 (Reuters) – Flagship Gautam Adani called off its $2.5 billion share sale on Wednesday in a dramatic turnaround as a defeat sparked by the criticism of a US short-seller saw billions more of its value of the Indian magnate’s shares wiped out. The withdrawal of the Adani Enterprises (ADEL.NS) share offering … Read more
ANKARA, Feb. 1 (Reuters) – Turkey welcomes Finland’s application for NATO membership but does not support Sweden’s bid, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday. “Our position on Finland is positive, but not positive on Sweden,” Erdogan said of their NATO applications in a speech to his AK party deputies in parliament. Sweden and Finland … Read more
NEW DELHI, Feb. 1 (Reuters) – The Indian government on Wednesday announced a budget of $550 billion for the next fiscal year starting April 1, setting out a plan for record investment while limiting the budget deficit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party, which faces elections in key states this year and a national election in … Read more
BENGALURU, Feb. 1 (Reuters) – Indian magnate Gautam Adani lost his title of Asia’s richest person on Wednesday as a defeat in his conglomerate’s largest companies deepened to $84 billion in the wake of a short-seller report. A report from Hindenburg Research last week alleged the group’s improper use of offshore tax havens and stock … Read more
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