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Saudi wealth fund holding talks to create boxing league 
- Ashutosh Mishra

Reuters exclusively reported that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in discussions with multiple boxing stakeholders to create a […]

The post Saudi wealth fund holding talks to create boxing league  appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Qatar sovereign fund agrees to buy 10% stake in China asset manager
- Ashutosh Mishra

Reuters exclusively reported that Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has agreed to buy a 10% stake in China’s second-largest mutual fund […]

The post Qatar sovereign fund agrees to buy 10% stake in China asset manager appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Saudi Arabia plans Aramco share sale as soon as June
- Aditi Tiwari

Reuters exclusively reported that Saudi Arabia is planning a multi-billion-dollar share sale in energy giant Aramco as soon as June […]

The post Saudi Arabia plans Aramco share sale as soon as June appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Emirati bank FAB in advanced talks to buy Turkey’s Yapi Kredi
- Ashutosh Mishra

Reuters reported first Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is in advanced talks to acquire Turkish conglomerate Koc Group’s 61.2% stake in […]

The post Emirati bank FAB in advanced talks to buy Turkey’s Yapi Kredi appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

UAE planning second nuclear power plant
- Ashutosh Mishra

Reuters exclusively reported that the United Arab Emirates will tender shortly for the construction of a new nuclear power plant […]

The post UAE planning second nuclear power plant appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Gulf oil giants Saudi Aramco, Adnoc set sights on lithium 
- Ashutosh Mishra

Reuters exclusively reported that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates’ national oil companies plan to extract lithium from brine […]

The post Gulf oil giants Saudi Aramco, Adnoc set sights on lithium  appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Traders face $1 bln loss on faltering Ghana cocoa supply 
- Ashutosh Mishra

Reuters exclusively reported that trading houses face losses of at least $1 billion on cocoa derivatives after major producer Ghana […]

The post Traders face $1 bln loss on faltering Ghana cocoa supply  appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Ghana reaches deal in principle with bondholders on $13 bln debt 
- Ashutosh Mishra

Reuters was first to report that Ghana had reached an agreement in principle with its bondholders to restructure $13 billion […]

The post Ghana reaches deal in principle with bondholders on $13 bln debt  appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Ivory Coast cocoa regulator targets intermediary buyers in sector reform
- Aditi Tiwari

Reuters exclusively reported that Ivory Coast’s cocoa regulator plans to implement a reform of the domestic cocoa marketing system that […]

The post Ivory Coast cocoa regulator targets intermediary buyers in sector reform appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Ghana to delay more cocoa deliveries as supply crisis worsens
- Ashutosh Mishra

Reuters exclusively reported that Ghana, the world’s second largest cocoa producer, is looking to delay delivery of up to 350,000 […]

The post Ghana to delay more cocoa deliveries as supply crisis worsens appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Post-COVID, China is back in Africa and doubling down on minerals 
- Aditi Tiwari

A Reuters analysis of lending, investment and trade data revealed that China’s flagship economic cooperation program is bouncing back after […]

The post Post-COVID, China is back in Africa and doubling down on minerals  appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

UAE giant eyes majority stake in Vedanta’s Zambian mines in expansion drive
- Aditi Tiwari

Reuters exclusively reported that the mining investment arm of Abu Dhabi’s most valuable company has offered to buy a majority […]

The post UAE giant eyes majority stake in Vedanta’s Zambian mines in expansion drive appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Custody giant State Street expands crypto services in new partnership 
- Aditi Tiwari

Reuters was first to report on State Street’s partnership with Swiss crypto company Taurus to offer new digital asset services, […]

The post Custody giant State Street expands crypto services in new partnership  appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

OPEC+ sticks to oil policy, repeats could pause Oct hike
- Aditi Tiwari

Reuters was first to report that a meeting of top OPEC+ ministers kept oil output policy unchanged including a plan […]

The post OPEC+ sticks to oil policy, repeats could pause Oct hike appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Some investors demand change at LVMH after probe into Dior contractors 
- Ashutosh Mishra

Reuters exclusively reported that Europe’s top asset manager Amundi and other LVMH investors want the $370 billion luxury behemoth to […]

The post Some investors demand change at LVMH after probe into Dior contractors  appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Bosch weighs offer for appliance maker Whirlpool
- Ashutosh Mishra

Reuters exclusively reported that German engineering group Robert Bosch is weighing a bid for U.S. appliances manufacturer Whirlpool, a move […]

The post Bosch weighs offer for appliance maker Whirlpool appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Norway gas flow to Britain resumes after repair
- Aditi Tiwari

Reuters was first to report that Norwegian pipeline operator Gassco suffered an outage of gas exports to Britain that pushed […]

The post Norway gas flow to Britain resumes after repair appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Arm aims to capture 50% of PC market in five years, CEO says 
- Aditi Tiwari

Reuters exclusively reported that Arm Holdings aims to gain more than 50% of the Windows PC market in five years […]

The post Arm aims to capture 50% of PC market in five years, CEO says  appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Venezuela close to approving offshore gas license with Trinidad, Shell
- Ashutosh Mishra

Reuters was first to report that Venezuela is close to approving a license for Shell (SHEL.L) and the National Gas […]

The post Venezuela close to approving offshore gas license with Trinidad, Shell appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters first to report that Iran to start revamp at Venezuela’s largest refining complex within weeks
- Tess Neudeck

Reuters was first to report that state firms from Iran and Venezuela are soon to start a 100-day revamp of […]

The post Reuters first to report that Iran to start revamp at Venezuela’s largest refining complex within weeks appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reveals Chile copper output growth to slow as mining projects face delays
- Ramisa Tasnim

Citing an unpublished report, Reuters exclusively reported that Chile’s mining regulator Cochilco was forecasting far slower growth in copper production over the […]

The post Reuters exclusively reveals Chile copper output growth to slow as mining projects face delays appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters reveals Latin American e-commerce and fintech firm MercadoLibre in talks with WhatsApp on business messaging payment
- Ramisa Tasnim

Reuters was first to report that Latin American e-commerce and fintech firm MercadoLibre was in talks with Meta to process payments for […]

The post Reuters reveals Latin American e-commerce and fintech firm MercadoLibre in talks with WhatsApp on business messaging payment appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters reveals to protect Pemex, Mexico’s energy ministry tried to block stricter flaring rules
- Ramisa Tasnim

Reuters exclusively revealed that Mexico’s energy ministry tried to block the publication of stricter rules on natural gas flaring, saying […]

The post Reuters reveals to protect Pemex, Mexico’s energy ministry tried to block stricter flaring rules appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters reveals Trinidad asks U.S. to allow Venezuelan gas imports for LNG plant
- Ramisa Tasnim

Reuters exclusively reported that the government of Trinidad and Tobago is asking the U.S. to authorize Venezuelan gas imports to […]

The post Reuters reveals Trinidad asks U.S. to allow Venezuelan gas imports for LNG plant appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

India flags cricket rights concerns with Disney-Reliance $8.5 bln merger
- Aditi Tiwari

Reuters exclusively reported that India’s antitrust body has reached an initial assessment that the $8.5 billion India merger of Reliance […]

The post India flags cricket rights concerns with Disney-Reliance $8.5 bln merger appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Japan, Tokyo governments target $4.7 bln valuation for Tokyo Metro in IPO
- Aditi Tiwari

Reuters exclusively reported that Japan’s national and Tokyo governments are seeking a 700 billion yen ($4.7 billion) valuation for Tokyo […]

The post Japan, Tokyo governments target $4.7 bln valuation for Tokyo Metro in IPO appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

China tells some brokerages to conduct compliance checks on bond trading 
- Ashutosh Mishra

Reuters exclusively reported that China’s securities regulator has ordered some brokerages to inspect their bond trading activities as authorities seek […]

The post China tells some brokerages to conduct compliance checks on bond trading  appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

US, Vietnam discuss supplying Hanoi with C-130 military transport planes
- Aditi Tiwari

Reuters exclusively reported that the United States and Vietnam are discussing the sale of Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules military transport planes […]

The post US, Vietnam discuss supplying Hanoi with C-130 military transport planes appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

PwC weighs halving of China financial services audit staff 
- Aditi Tiwari

Reuters exclusively reported that PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is considering slashing up to half its financial services auditing staff in China as […]

The post PwC weighs halving of China financial services audit staff  appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

India races to build power plants in region claimed by China
- Ashutosh Mishra

Reuters exclusively reported that India plans to spend $1 billion to expedite the construction of 12 hydropower stations in the […]

The post India races to build power plants in region claimed by China appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

'We are the alternative': NDP watching results
Montreal NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice reacts to the early results in the LaSalle—Émard—Verdun byelection Monday night.
Chilly starts to the days, warmer later
For a good bit of the week, we can expect chilly starts to the days, warmer later. Thursday night, we expect rain to creep in.
Sawatsky Sign-Off: Coco Bean’s diagnosis
Adam finds out why a Victoria woman is grateful for an unexpected furry friendship.
Plan to de-staff B.C. lighthouses sparks backlash
Plans are underway to remove lighthouse keepers from two historic stations on Vancouver Island, and locals are fighting to save the jobs.
A small harbour seal found itself in a dangerous situation near Vancouver Island.
Trail hiker rescued by helicopter
A man hiking Vancouver Island’s West Coast Trail was seriously injured over the weekend and had to be rescued by helicopter.
A diabetic driver accused of killing five people in a horror beer garden attack has no memory of the incident, a court has been told.
The Prime Minister has refused to rule out a double dissolution of parliament as he faces fierce opposition to his signature housing legislation.
A man who police allege forced a woman into his car before fleeing was stopped after another woman bravely did this.
Australia is at risk of taking “noticeable” steps backwards, with one business leader saying prominent CEOs are fearing the country is “losing” its way.
A Qantas flight was forced to make a sudden landing at a regional airport following a major safety issue.
A “mystery winner” sitting on a massive million-dollar lottery win has less than two weeks to come forward.

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