Despite his popularity among millions of voters, many Filipinos are shocked by his win and what it means for democracy in the Philippines. Marcos Jr. is a member of one of the country’s most notorious political families. His win, analysts say, is the successful culmination of a decades-long rebranding campaign that has revived the Marcos … Read more
Known as “Bongbong” in the Philippines, Marcos Jr., who is the son and namesake of the late dictator, promised to be a “President for all Filipinos,” said Victor Rodriguez, his chief of staff and spokesperson. With 98% of the votes counted, Marcos Jr. received 31 million votes compared to his closest rival, the outgoing Vice … Read more
Citi CEO Jane Fraser speaks at the 2022 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, US, May 2, 2022. REUTERS / Mike Blake Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register NEW YORK, May 2 (Reuters) – Citigroup Inc (CN) is in “active dialogue” to carry out the sale of its Russia consumer … Read more
April 30 (Reuters) – A Russian missile strike on Saturday knocked out the newly-constructed runway at the main airport in the Ukrainian city of Odesa, a strategic Black Sea port, military and civilian officials said. “The Odesa airport runway was destroyed. We will, of course, rebuild it. But Odesa will never forget Russia’s behavior towards … Read more
Groups of civilians leave Azovstal steel works UN confirms evacuation underway Mariupol siege has left the city a wasteland Pope says Mariupol ‘barbarously bombarded’ BEZIMENNE, Ukraine, May 1 (Reuters) – Civilians were evacuated on Sunday from the bunkers of Mariupol’s Azovstal steel works after the United Nations and the International Red Cross led a deal … Read more
The logo of Swiss bank Credit Suisse is seen at a branch office in Bern, Switzerland October 28, 2020. REUTERS / Arnd Wiegmann / File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register April 30 (Reuters) – A group of people and entities have filed a class action lawsuit against Credit Suisse (CSGN.S), … Read more
Russia continues assault on eastern Ukraine Ukraine says Russians ‘not succeeding’ in taking targets Russia’s Lavrov: lifting sanctions is part of peace talks US Congress to pass Ukraine aid and weapons package soon KYIV, April 30 (Reuters) – Russian forces pounded Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region on Saturday but failed to capture three target areas, Ukraine’s … Read more
WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden asked Congress for $ 33 billion to support Ukraine – a dramatic escalation of US funding for the war with Russia – and for new tools to siphon assets from Russian oligarchs. The vast funding request includes over $ 20 billion for weapons, ammunition and other military … Read more
A bartender holds a glass of Carlsberg beer in a bar in St. Petersburg. Petersburg June 17, 2014. REUTERS / Alexander Demianchuk / File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register COPENHAGEN, April 28 (Reuters) – Danish brewer Carlsberg (CARLb.CO) said on Thursday it was difficult to say what price it could … Read more
The country would “strengthen and develop” its nuclear forces at the “highest possible” speed, Kim said as a Hwasong-17 ICBM, multiple giant rocket launchers, and a submarine-launched ballistic missile, were all paraded through the streets of the North Korean capital. Experts said the parade – held to mark the 90th anniversary of the founding of … Read more