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Ukrainian International Airlines 737 crashes in Iran
On Wednesday, following the crash of an Ukrainian International Airlines 737 with at least 170 people on board, Boeing Co stated, it is aware of media reports and was gathering more information. According to a news bulletin by Iran’s official… Read More ›
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Will respect international law on targeting Iranian cultural sites: U.S. President Donald Trump
In a statement that potentially underscores Washington’s intent to strike back following Iran’s retaliation on U.S. bases in Iraq, U.S. President Donald Trump said, he would respect international law and avoid targeting cultural sites in military attacks. On Saturday, Trump… Read More ›
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Iran launches ballistic missile attack on U.S. bases in Iraq
An Iranian rocket attack on two U.S. forces bases in Iraq has sent financial markets into turmoil with investors scurrying for safety. “The weight of money is counting on a replay of the price-action on Monday. Essentially people are betting… Read More ›
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UBS Group overhauls its European, Middle Eastern, and African region business
According to a staff memo that was confirmed by the UBS Group, the Swiss bank is in the process of reorganizing its flagship wealth management business in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Christl Novakovic will continue to lead… Read More ›
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Renault hires PSA’s former R&D chief Le Borgne
On Monday, French car marker Renault stated, it has hired Le Borgne, the former chief of research and development at PSA. Le Borgne will be a member of Renault’s executive committee and will report to interim CEO Clotilde Delbos. The… Read More ›
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Flight schedule of Air France not affected by Jan. 6 & Jan.7 strike
In a statement, Air France said, its flight schedule for January 6 and January 7 will not be affected by the calls for strike by some crew unions. The French government has initiated reforms in the nation’s pension system. “On… Read More ›
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Chinese Vice Premier Liu He led delegation to arrive in Washington to sign Phase 1 trade deal
As per a report from the South China Morning Post citing a source briefed on the matter at hand, a Chinese trade delegation is scheduled to visit Washington on January 13 for signing the U.S.-China Phase 1 trade deal. The… Read More ›
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Turkey and Libya to engage international firms for locating hydrocarbon resources
In a statement Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan disclosed, Turkey and Libya are likely to engage international companies to search for oil and gas deposits in the eastern Mediterranean. The development comes in the wake of a deal signed by both… Read More ›
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USD slips to Nov. 2019 low midst Middle East tensions
On Friday. following a U.S. air strike on Baghdad airport which killed a senior Iranian military official, the Japanese yen led other safe-haven assets higher even as the price of crude oil jumped by $3. Gold prices as well as… Read More ›
