Rebel mobilisation in southern Sudan raises fears of conflict spreading

KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Residents of Sudan’s South Kordofan State reported mobilisation by a large rebel force on Thursday, raising fear that internal conflict could spread in the country’s southern regions. The rebel force, the SPLM-N, is led by Abdelaziz al-Hilu, and is estimated to contain tens of thousands of men as well as heavy weaponry….

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Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter Target Of EU Crypto Advertising Complaint

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Meta Platforms’ Instagram, Alphabet’s YouTube, TikTok and Twitter could face regulatory action after European consumer group BEUC complained to the European Commission and consumer authorities that the online platforms allegedly facilitate the misleading promotion of crypto assets. U.S. regulators suing crypto platforms Coinbase and Binance, along with last…

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Goldman Sachs Joins JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley In Odey Asset Management Review Ties -sources

By Nell Mackenzie and Kirstin Ridley LONDON (Reuters) -Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley are reviewing their prime broking relationships with Odey Asset Management after allegations of sexual misconduct were reported by the Financial Times and Tortoise Media on Thursday, sources familiar with the matter said. The FT reported that 13 women alleged founder and…

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Pope’s recovery proceeding normally, he is resting well, Vatican says

By Philip Pullella ROME (Reuters) -Pope Francis spent a restful first day after abdominal surgery and his post-operative recovery was proceeding as expected, with bloodwork and respiratory levels stable, the Vatican said on Thursday. The 86-year-old pope is on a liquid diet and was well enough to receive communion and make a telephone call, said…

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