Detentions Loom Over Egypt's Political Dialogue
After nine years of sweeping crackdowns on dissent, Egypt is set to launch a carefully choreographed political dialogue, but the main Islamist opposition movement is excluded and critics say a parallel move to release prisoners is proceeding too slowly.
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Rejects 'Struggle For Power', Exiled Leader Says
Egypt's outlawed Muslim Brotherhood will not launch a new struggle for power with authorities which toppled it from government nine years ago, even though the movement still claims wide support, its acting leader said.
Sakhalin Energy Wants LNG Buyers To Pay Via Moscow-based Bank, Change Currency
Russia's Sakhalin Energy Investment Co has asked its liquefied natural gas (LNG) customers to pay for supplies via a Moscow unit of a European bank, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday.
Apple Faces Lukewarm Demand In China After Quarterly Revenue Drop: Analysts
Apple boss Tim Cook blamed the drop in Greater China revenue on strict lockdowns in Chinese cities, which forced millions to stay home and hammered the Chinese economy.
Analysis-EU Gas Solidarity Complicated By Lack Of Fuel Sharing Deals
The European Union clinched a deal this week to cope with a gas supply crisis, but to make it work member states need to establish bilateral pacts to share gas and, right now, most have no such agreement in place.
Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica Sees Americas Sales Growth Slow
Ray-Ban parent EssilorLuxottica saw sales growth slow in North America in its latest quarter, raising concerns about its exposure to recession in the United States and offsetting an improvement in its operating margin.
Air France-KLM Heads 'In Right Direction' After First Profit Since 2019
Air France-KLM's quarterly earnings beat market expectations on Friday as demand surged for summer travel despite continuing operational issues in the airports sector.
Air France-KLM Makes First Profit Since 2019 On Travel Surge
Air France-KLM's quarterly earnings beat market expectations on Friday as demand surged for summer travel despite continuing operational issues in the airports sector.
Air France-KLM Lowers Capacity Forecast Citing 'Operational Challenges'
Air France-KLM on Friday lowered its third-quarter capacity forecast citing operational difficulties at airports that could weigh on its performance.
Air France-KLM Cuts Capacity Levels On 'Operational Challenges'
Air France-KLM downgraded on Friday its capacity forecast for the third quarter, citing operational difficulties at airports that could weigh on the group's performance.
ECB Nemesis Kerber Weighs Action Against New Debt Shield
The German academic behind the European Central Bank's biggest court setback is weighing legal action against the ECB's new bond-market shield, which he sees as "blatant" aid to Italy and other debt-laden states.
New Zealand Consumers, Businesses Gloomy, Economic Risks Grow
New Zealand is at growing risk of sliding into a recession in the second half of 2022, some economists said on Friday, as consumers and businesses fret over soaring prices and rising borrowing costs.
Exclusive-Mexico's Pemex Expects Rare Annual Profit - CEO
Mexican state oil company Pemex expects to post a rare annual profit this year, with two consecutive quarters already in the black and a boost to crude output from new fields, Chief Executive Octavio Romero told Reuters.
After Disaster A Year Ago, Oregon Endures Oppressive Heat Once Again
The northwestern United States is enduring an extreme heat wave for the second straight summer, with this year perhaps less deadly but more prolonged.
China's 'Common Prosperity' Drive Slashes Pay And Perks For Investment Bankers
By Selena LiHONG KONG - China's well-heeled financial dealmakers are getting a crash course in austerity with pay cuts and perks reined in, as their state-owned employers respond to Beijing's "common prosperity" drive, eight people with knowledge of the matter said.
Man City's Shield Showdown With Liverpool Puts Haaland, Nunez In Spotlight
Man City's Shield showdown with Liverpool puts Haaland, Nunez in spotlight
Abe Murder Spotlights Unification Church Controversy In Japan
Abe murder spotlights Unification Church controversy in Japan
Migrants Escape From Suffocating People-smuggling Trailer In Mexico
Mexican authorities rescued nearly 100 migrants who escaped from a stifling trailer being driven by a people smuggler in the coastal state of Veracruz, officials said on Thursday.
Deadly Elephant Virus Stalks Zurich Zoo
Deadly elephant virus stalks Zurich zoo
Wall Street Extends July Rebound, Led By Tech And Energy
U.S. stocks extended their July rebound on Friday, with the dollar and some longer-term Treasury yields dipping, as traders acted on positive corporate news despite increased labor costs and other inflation indicators.
World Stocks Eye Best Month Since Late 2020, Dollar Dips
Global stocks rose on Friday, on course for their best month since late 2020, as euro zone growth beat expectations, while the dollar dipped as traders await fresh U.S.
World Stocks Eye Best Month Since Late 2020, Dollar Recovers
Global stocks rose on Friday, on course for their best month since late 2020, as euro zone growth beat expectations, while the dollar staged a recovery from the day's lows as traders await fresh U.S.
World Stocks Eye Best Month Since Late 2020, Dollar Slips
Global stocks rose on Friday, on course for their best month since late 2020 as traders bet a weakening U.S.
Stocks Shrug Off Wall St Rally As Focus Shifts To China Worries
Asian stocks were mixed on Friday as fresh concerns about Chinese growth trumped any fillip regional markets received from brisk Wall Street earnings and some tempering of more aggressive expectations about U.S.
Shares Rally As Markets Bet On More Gradual Rate Hikes
Asian stocks took their cue on Friday from a late rally on Wall Street, as markets focused on a possible slowdown in the pace of rate hikes rather than a U.S.
Finns Call For Halt To 'Unbearable' Russian Tourism
Finns call for halt to 'unbearable' Russian tourism
Demolition Looms For Historic Shanghai Neighbourhood
Demolition looms for historic Shanghai neighbourhood
Panama's Ex-president Martinelli Says Will Run Again In 2024
Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli, who faces open corruption investigations, declared on Thursday his intention to run as an independent in the country's 2024 elections.
Oil Up Over $2/bbl As Hopes Fade For OPEC+ Supply Boost
Oil prices settled up more than $2 a barrel on Friday as attention turned to next week's OPEC+ meeting and dimming expectations that the producer group will imminently boost supply.
Oil Prices Up Nearly $3/bbl As Chances Of OPEC+ Supply Boost Dim
Oil prices rose nearly $3 a barrel on Friday as attention turned to next week's OPEC+ meeting and dimming expectations that the producer group will boost supply.