Migration through Panama’s Darien Gap spikes despite US plan

By Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -The number of people arriving in the treacherous Darien Gap linking Panama with Colombia soared in April and early May, Panamanian government data shows, dealing a blow to U.S. efforts to curb undocumented migration to the north. According to figures from Panama’s Security Ministry seen by Reuters on Tuesday,…

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Big U.S. firms adopt cautious tone on China recovery

(Reuters) – Several U.S. companies, including PepsiCo, Qualcomm and Cummins, struck a cautious note on their growth prospects in China, blaming what they said was a slower-than-expected recovery after the country lifted COVID curbs in December. China’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter but remarks from American companies with substantial operations in…

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No quick deal in sight as EU countries start talks on new Russia sanctions

By Gabriela Baczynska BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union states were holding a first discussion on Wednesday on proposed new sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine that would target Chinese and Iranian firms and allow export curbs on third countries for busting trade restrictions. Talks among the EU envoys were set to be heated, according to one…

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World not ready yet to ‘switch off’ fossil fuels, COP28 host UAE says

By Valerie Volcovici and Leah Douglas WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that countries should agree to phase out fuel emissions – not the production of oil, gas and coal – at the upcoming U.N. climate change negotiations that it will host this December. The comments reflect deep divisions between nations…

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Toyota shareholders submit proposal on climate disclosure, in test for new CEO

By David Dolan and Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) -A trio of European asset managers has submitted a shareholder proposal urging Toyota Motor Corp to improve disclosure of its lobbying on climate change, likely the first time such a resolution will go before the Japanese automaker’s investors. The move by the three funds, which collectively hold…

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Appetite for change grows in Kurdish heartland as Turkish elections near

By Umit Ozdal and Daren Butler DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) – Formerly a Tayyip Erdogan supporter, broadcaster Mehmet Dalgic switched allegiance to his main challenger after the ruling AK Party failed to offer sympathy for the destruction of his TV station in southeast Turkey in February’s earthquake. The lack of support was the final straw in…

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Musk says Twitter to soon allow calls, encrypted messaging

(Reuters) – Twitter Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk on Tuesday revealed details about new features including adding calls and encrypted messaging coming to the platform. Last year, Musk flagged plans for “Twitter 2.0 The Everything App”, which he said would have features such as encrypted direct messages (DMs), longform tweets and payments. “Coming soon will…

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