U.S.: Russia Could Be About To Buy 'Millions' Of North Korean Shells, Rockets
Russia could be about to buy "literally millions" of artillery shells and rockets from old Cold-War ally North Korea, the White House said on Tuesday, calling this further evidence of Moscow's "desperation" amid supply shortages for its war in Ukraine.
Battered British Pound Stuck In The Fryer For Now: Reuters Poll
Britain's struggling currency will not regain its losses against the U.S.
Ben & Jerry's Will Amend Lawsuit Against Unilever Over Israel Ice Cream Sale
Ben & Jerry's said it plans to amend its lawsuit challenging the sale of its ice cream business in Israel by its parent company, Unilever Plc.
New York City Returns Looted Antiquities To Italy Worth $19 Million
Fifty-eight stolen antiquities worth an estimated $19 million were returned to Italy by New York authorities in a ceremony on Tuesday.
All Roads Lead To Strong U.S. Dollar: FX Strategists
The dollar will remain a force to reckon with over the remainder of this year and into the next as U.S.
Rio Tinto Must Face Lawsuit In U.S. Over Mongolian Mine Cost Overruns
A U.S. judge said Rio Tinto Plc must face an investor lawsuit accusing the Anglo-Australian mining giant of concealing delays and huge cost overruns at a Mongolian copper and gold mine owned by Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd, in which Rio Tinto has a majority stake.
Russia Questions U.N.-brokered Grain, Fertilizer Export Deal
Russia on Tuesday questioned a U.N.-brokered deal with Ukraine to boost grain and fertilizer exports by both countries, accusing Western states of failing to honor pledges to help facilitate Moscow's shipments.
Indonesian President Likely To Weather Fuel Price Rise Uproar, Analysts Say
Thousands of people joined protests across Indonesia this week against a fuel price increase but even as anger mounts on the streets of Southeast Asia's largest economy, analysts say President Joko Widodo is well placed to weather the storm.
U.S. Senate Republican Campaign Chief Denies Feud With McConnell
The U.S. Senate Republican campaign chief denied on Tuesday that he is at odds with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell over the quality of party candidates in key swing states that could determine whether Republicans win control of the congressional chamber in the Nov.
Explainer-Can Trump Claim Executive Privilege To Shield Mar-a-Lago Documents?
A federal judge on Sunday granted former U.S. President Donald Trump's request for a "special master" to review documents seized from his Mar-a-Lago resort, including to determine if some may be protected by executive privilege.
Bed Bath & Beyond Shares Fall 18%; Company Names New CFO
Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc, which has grappled with slumping business and shaken up management in recent months, fell nearly 20% on Tuesday in the first full day of trading after the sudden death of its chief financial officer.
U.S. Bank CEOs Say Consumers And Businesses Are Still In Good Shape
U.S. consumers and businesses are still in good financial shape despite high inflation and concerns about a looming recession, some of the nation's top bankers told a conference in New York on Tuesday.
Pharmacy Operators Walmart, Walgreens, Kroger Begin Opioid Trial In New Mexico
U.S. pharmacy operators Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walmart Inc and Kroger Co on Tuesday faced off against the state of New Mexico in the latest trial over their alleged role in the U.S.
Trump Ally Wants Details Of Wealth Excluded From Foreign Agent Trial
Tom Barrack, a former private equity executive and fundraiser for Donald Trump, wants evidence of his wealth, spending and lifestyle excluded from his upcoming trial on charges he acted as an illegal foreign agent, his lawyers said on Tuesday.
Musk's Lawyer Urges Judge To Delay Twitter Trial Due To Whistleblower
A trial over Elon Musk's bid to end his $44 billion deal for Twitter Inc should be delayed by several weeks to allow the billionaire to investigate a whistleblower's claims about security on the social media platform, Musk's lawyer told a judge on Tuesday.
U.S. Treasury Seeking Simple Russian Oil Price Cap Compliance Regime -Adeyemo
The U.S. Treasury is seeking to design a simple compliance regime for enforcing a price cap on Russian oil exports and hopes that China and India join the coalition or at least take advantage of it, Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said on Tuesday.
Ecuador Indigenous Demand Rulings Against Extractive Industries Be Enforced
Two indigenous communities from Ecuador's Amazon region on Tuesday demanded the Constitutional Court enforce rulings from 2018 and 2019 to protect thousands of hectares (thousands of acres) of tropical jungle from oil and mining projects.
California Power Grid Threatened By Record Heat Wave As Wildfire Risk Rises
Record heat scorched parts of California on Tuesday, as power operators urged residents to cut back usage in the late afternoon to avoid rolling blackouts caused by high demand for air conditioning.
Biden Administration Denies Cheniere Request To Exempt LNG Gas Turbines From Pollution Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Tuesday it has denied a request by leading U.S.
Justin Bieber Suspends Tour Dates To Prioritize Health
Pop Singer Justin Bieber said Tuesday he would take a break from his rescheduled Justice World Tour due to mental and physical health issues.
CVS Deal For Signify Seen Facing Tough Antitrust Review
CVS's $8 billion bid for home healthcare services company Signify Health faces an antitrust review despite the companies not competing directly in any markets.
New Mexico County Commissioner First To Be Removed From Office Over Jan. 6
A New Mexico county commissioner became the first public official to lose their job for participating in the Jan.
Liz Truss's Cabinet Is Britain's First Without White Man In Top Jobs
The new British Prime Minister Liz Truss has selected a cabinet where for the first time a white man will not hold one of the country's four most important ministerial positions.
U.S. SEC Warns Against Switching Auditors To Avoid Chinese Company Trading Bans
U.S. accounting firms that agree to lead audits of New York-listed Chinese and Hong Kong companies looking to avoid potential trading bans risk breaching U.S.
U.S. Labor Board To Expand Companies' 'Joint Employer' Liability
A U.S. labor board on Tuesday moved to make it easier for workers and unions to hold companies liable for labor law violations by their franchisees and contractors, proposing to revive an Obama-era standard heavily criticized by trade groups.
Updated COVID Vaccines To Be Ready This Week, U.S. Eyes Annual Shots
New COVID-19 boosters aimed at fighting currently circulating variants of the coronavirus will be widely available this week, U.S.
Netherlands Warns Against EU Carbon Market Fundraising Plan
The Netherlands has warned other European Union countries that an EU plan to use a carbon market reserve to finance their exit from Russian gas would undermine the bloc's climate change policy, and put forward alternative plans.
Trump Media Deal Suffers Blow As SPAC Fails To Win Extension
The blank-check acquisition firm that agreed to merge with former U.S.
HSBC Not Liable For Al-Qaeda Suicide Attack At CIA Base -US Appeals Court
A divided U.S. appeals court on Tuesday said HSBC Holdings Plc was not liable to the families of two American contractors killed in an al-Qaeda suicide bombing of a CIA base in Afghanistan, after the bank allegedly evaded U.S.
More Than 700 Children Have Died In Somalia Nutrition Centres, U.N. Says
Hundreds of children have died in nutrition centres across Somalia, the U.N.