US NHC says 70% chance of cyclone over the Central Atlantic
(Reuters) – A system in the Central Atlantic has a 70% chance of becoming a cyclone in the next two…
July 2023
Marketmind: Asian markets face tough act to follow
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Stephen Culp, financial markets columnist. Goodbye,…
Moscow buildings hit as Russia says it downs Ukrainian drones
By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia’s Defence Ministry said it had brought down three Ukrainian drones early on Sunday that…
Nigeria’s Tinubu appoints investigator to probe central bank – letter
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has appointed a financial watchdog to investigate the central bank, weeks after he…
At least six die in Palestinian faction clashes in Lebanon
BEIRUT (Reuters) -At least six people were killed in two days of clashes in a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon,…
Denmark to look for ‘legal tool’ to prevent Koran burnings
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – The Danish government will seek to “find a legal tool” that would enable authorities to prevent the…
Central African Republic holds referendum that could extend Touadera’s rule
BANGUI (Reuters) -Central African Republic held a constitutional referendum on Sunday which, if passed, could allow President Faustin-Archange Touadera to…
ECB’s Lagarde says latest growth data ‘encouraging’
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Latest data about economic output in France, Germany and Spain is “quite encouraging” and confirms the European…
Philippines need not match Fed’s 25 bps hike – finance minister
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines’ finance minister said monetary authorities have room to pause on rate hikes in August despite…
Italy minister: joining China’s Belt and Road was ‘atrocious’ decision
By Alvise Armellini ROME (Reuters) -Italy made an “improvised and atrocious” decision when it joined China’s Belt and Road Initiative…