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Ukraine protests against death of Azov brigade member in Russian captivity

Ukraine's human rights commissioner demanded an explanation on Wednesday from Russian authorities over the death in captivity of a member of the Azov brigade who took part in the three-

Ukraine protests against death of Azov brigade member in Russian captivity
Business|Economy|Finance

Keppel profit inches higher, with transformation into global manager 'bearing fruit'

Singapore's Keppel on Thursday posted a rise in first-half underlying profit on upbeat performances at its infrastructure and connectivity segments, with the company moving ahead in its

Keppel profit inches higher, with transformation into global manager 'bearing fruit'
Business|Economy|Finance

Singapore's UOB looking at North Asia opportunities as wealth earnings jump

Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) reported a 40% surge in wealth management income during the second quarter and said it was looking at opportunities in

Singapore's UOB looking at North Asia opportunities as wealth earnings jump
Business|Economy|Technology

23andMe CEO Wojcicki makes offer to take the firm private, filing shows

23andMe co-founder and chief executive Anne Wojcicki made a non-binding proposal to the board to acquire all of the company's outstanding shares not already owned by her or her affiliates

23andMe CEO Wojcicki makes offer to take the firm private, filing shows
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy wants China to put more pressure on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Kyiv does not want China to act as a mediator in its 29-month-old conflict with Russia but hoped Beijing would apply greater

Ukraine's Zelenskiy wants China to put more pressure on Russia
Business|Finance|Technology

Lam Research forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates fueled by AI boom

Chip-making tools supplier Lam Research forecast September quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, anticipating a surge in orders from chip firms amid the AI boom.

Lam Research forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates fueled by AI boom
Business|Finance

MetLife posts Q2 profit beat on group benefits unit strength

MetLife reported a better-than-expected second-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by strong performance in its group benefits unit.

MetLife posts Q2 profit beat on group benefits unit strength
Crime|News|Political

Three Sept. 11 suspects agree to plead guilty at Guantanamo

The man accused of masterminding the Sept. 11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and two of his accomplices, held at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have agreed

Three Sept. 11 suspects agree to plead guilty at Guantanamo
Business|Finance

Insurer Aflac beats quarterly profit estimates on higher U.S. premiums

Life and health insurer Aflac reported second-quarter profit above analysts' estimates on Wednesday, helped by higher premiums earned in its U.S. unit.

Insurer Aflac beats quarterly profit estimates on higher U.S. premiums
Business|Finance

Everest Group quarterly profit jumps on reinsurance strength, investment gains

Everest Group reported an 8% rise in second-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the reinsurer benefited from improved investment returns and strong growth in its reinsurance business.

Americas|Business|Economy

Chevron says Guyana arbitration hearing to begin in May

U.S. oil major Chevron said on Wednesday that hearing for an arbitration regarding Hess' Guyana assets have been scheduled for May 2025.

Chevron says Guyana arbitration hearing to begin in May
Business|Economy|Finance

Etsy beats quarterly revenue estimates on steady demand for personalized gifts

Etsy beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter revenue and gross merchandise sales on Wednesday, helped by steady demand for personalized gifts at its online marketplace.

Etsy beats quarterly revenue estimates on steady demand for personalized gifts
Business|Finance|Technology

Western Digital sees first-quarter revenue below estimates on weak demand for data storage products

Western Digital Corp forecast first-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, signaling a slower-than-expected recovery in the company's data storage products.

Business|Economy|Finance

Allstate reports second quarter profit on stronger premiums, investment income

Allstate Corp reported a second quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by higher premiums, better returns from investments, and lower catastrophe losses.

Business|Crime|Economy|News

Boeing 737 MAX crash families say planemaker should face much higher fine

Families for some of the 346 people killed in two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes said on Wednesday a U.S. judge should reject the planemaker's proposed plea

Boeing 737 MAX crash families say planemaker should face much higher fine
Business|Economy|Finance

Casino Operator MGM beats second-quarter estimates on recovery in Macau business

MGM Resorts International beat Wall Street's second-quarter estimates on Wednesday, thanks to a strong recovery in Macau following the easing of pandemic-related restrictions last year.

Casino Operator MGM beats second-quarter estimates on recovery in Macau business
Business|Finance

AIG reports smaller-than-expected rise in profit

American International Group reported a smaller-than-expected rise in second-quarter profit on Wednesday, hurt by lower underwriting income in its general insurance unit tied to

AIG reports smaller-than-expected rise in profit
Business|Economy|Finance

Logistics firm C.H. Robinson beats profit estimates on tight cost control

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Business|Technology

Cognizant raises full year revenue forecast, beats Q2 results estimates

Cognizant Technology Solutions raised its annual revenue forecast and and beat second-quarter results estimates on Wednesday, aided by businesses turning to the IT services provider to

Cognizant raises full year revenue forecast, beats Q2 results estimates
Business|Economy|Finance

Corteva trims 2024 forecasts on pricing pressure in crop protection

Corteva cut its annual sales and operating earnings forecasts on Wednesday as the U.S. agrichemicals maker faces declining prices at its crop protection unit, sending its shares down 5.7%

Corteva trims 2024 forecasts on pricing pressure in crop protection
MidEast|Political

Thousands march in Istanbul to protest the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh

Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched through the streets of central Istanbul late on Wednesday to protest the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Thousands march in Istanbul to protest the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh
Business|Economy|Finance

Carvana forecasts 2024 core profit above Wall Street expectations

Carvana forecast annual core profit above analysts' expectations on Wednesday, driven by strong demand for its used vehicles and improved inventory management, which helped the used-car

Carvana forecasts 2024 core profit above Wall Street expectations
Business|Economy|Finance

EBay beats quarterly results estimates on steady demand for refurbished goods

EBay exceeded Wall Street expectations for second-quarter revenue and profit, buoyed by robust demand for pre-owned goods, cost-effective automotive parts and accessories.

EBay beats quarterly results estimates on steady demand for refurbished goods
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Facebook parent Meta sees strong global ad sales while keeping AI costs in check

Meta Platforms beat market expectations for second-quarter revenue on Wednesday and issued a rosy sales forecast for the third quarter, signaling that robust

Facebook parent Meta sees strong global ad sales while keeping AI costs in check
Business|Technology

Chipmaker Qualcomm forecasts upbeat revenue, warns of trade-curb impact

Chipmaker Qualcomm forecast fourth-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, betting on strong demand for high-end Android devices and the need for more

Chipmaker Qualcomm forecasts upbeat revenue, warns of trade-curb impact

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