Israeli economy ekes out 1.2% growth in Q2 as Gaza war rages on
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s economy grew less than expected in the second quarter of 2024, extending a period of volatility since the start of war in Gaza,…
Suggestions Poland helped Nord Stream sabotage are groundless, says presidential aide
WARSAW (Reuters) – Suggestions that Ukrainian authorities supported by Poland were behind planning and executing the sabotage attack on Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022 are groundless, the Polish president’s…
With Harris at helm, Democrats meet with new hope and some old worries
By Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) – In the five weeks since U.S President Joe Biden abandoned his flailing reelection bid, the Democratic Party’s fortunes have changed dramatically, and this week the…
Nearly 68 million suffering from drought in Southern Africa, says regional bloc
By Nyasha Chingono HARARE (Reuters) – About 68 million people in Southern Africa are suffering the effects of an El Nino-induced drought which has wiped out crops across the region,…
FTC sues Asbury Automotive for charging Black, Latino customers more
By Jody Godoy WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued Asbury Automotive Group on Friday, alleging that three of its dealerships in Texas charged Black and Latino customers higher…
Trump, Harris to vie for Pennsylvania votes with rally, bus tour
By Nathan Layne and Joseph Ax WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) – Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris will hold dueling campaign events this weekend in Pennsylvania, the political battleground that…
Porsche agrees to provide capital in Varta restructuring deal
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German battery maker Varta said on Saturday it had reached a restructuring agreement with its creditors, bringing on sports car manufacturer Porsche to save the ailing business.…
X to close operations in Brazil ‘effective immediately’
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Media platform X said on Saturday it would close its operations in Brazil “effective immediately” due to what it called “censorship orders” from Brazilian judge Alexandre…
GSK to seek dismissal of Florida case against heartburn drug Zantac
(Reuters) – British drugmaker GSK said on Friday it would seek a dismissal of an upcoming Zantac case in Florida, where plaintiffs alleged that its discontinued heart burn drug had…
Hong Kong second-quarter GDP expands 3.3% on year
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s economy expanded by 3.3% in the second quarter from a year earlier, the government said on Friday, adding that the economy should continue to…