Pakistan PM briefs IMF chief, hopes for release of stalled funds
By Asif Shahzad (Reuters) -Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday briefed International Monetary Fund’s managing director Kristalina Georgieva on…
Netflix CEO says $2.5 billion Korean investment won’t exploit local talent
SEOUL (Reuters) – Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos pledged on Thursday that its bumper investment in South Korean content would not…
Battle of billionaires: Musk’s Starlink eyes India, Ambani resists
By Aditya Kalra, Munsif Vengattil and Aditi Shah NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Elon Musk is eager to bring his Starlink…
Aegon bets on Transamerica to boost cash flow and dividend in 2025
(Reuters) -Transamerica owner Aegon on Thursday forecast a higher free cash flow and dividend in 2025, flagging untapped potential in…
Ukraine military reports ‘partial success’ in southeast, east fighting
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s military on Thursday reported “partial success” in fighting in the southeast and east, where it said…
Explainer-What is the ‘Bridgetown Initiative’ asking for at Paris summit?
PARIS (Reuters) – President Macron hosts a summit in Paris starting Thursday to discuss reform of the world’s multilateral finance…
Deadly China blast sparks fears about safety at BBQ restaurants
By Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) -A gas explosion at a barbecue eatery on Wednesday night in China’s northwestern Ningxia region…
Fitch raises India FY24 GDP forecast to 6.3% on strong growth momentum
MUMBAI (Reuters) – Fitch Ratings raised its growth forecast for the Indian economy to 6.3% for the current fiscal year,…
Bank of England poised to raise rates after inflation shock
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England is set to raise interest rates for a 13th time in…
Brazil’s Lula says EU should ‘give up’ protectionism to reach Mercosur deal
By Catarina Demony (Reuters) – Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday the European Union should stop…