Brands focus on stories in refining China livestreaming to boost profits
By Casey Hall SHANGHAI (Reuters) – When tech giant Apple joined China’s livestreaming frenzy, a major driving force of the…
Europe
ECB’s Centeno sees monetary policy pausing soon
LISBON (Reuters) – The European Central Bank is close to being able to pause the trajectory of rising interest rates…
Russian general Surovikin was sympathetic towards Wagner rebellion -US officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – General Sergei Surovikin, the deputy commander of Russia’s military operations in Ukraine, was sympathetic to mercenary chief…
Ukrainian forces advance ‘slowly but surely’ at front -official
(Reuters) – Ukrainian forces are advancing “slowly but surely” on the front lines in the east and southeast of the…
Virgin Galactic set to launch its first commercial rocket plane spaceflight
By Jose Luis Gonzalez and Steve Gorman TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico (Reuters) – A three-man crew from Italy is…
Exclusive-Nissan installed camera to monitor No. 2’s home, sources say
By Daniel Leussink and Norihiko Shirouzu (Reuters) – Nissan installed a camera surveillance system at the home of former executive…
Cheap Russian drone a menace to Ukrainian troops and equipment
By Max Hunder DONETSK REGION, Ukraine (Reuters) – As Russia’s invasion enters its 17th month, Ukrainian forces say Moscow is…
Businesses criticise new EU data rules, consumer group sees missed opportunity
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Businesses and Big Tech on Wednesday criticised European Union data rules agreed between…
Nasdaq ends up, dollar strengthens as Powell hints at more rate hikes
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Nasdaq Composite Index closed higher and the dollar rebounded on Wednesday as…
Biden administration aims $2 billion in grants at US electric vehicle transition
By Timothy Gardner and Joseph White WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) -President Joe Biden’s administration on Wednesday said it intends to invest $2…