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JPMorgan’s investment banking chair to step down, memo shows
JPMorgan Chase’s global chair of investment banking and capital markets Kevin Willsey has informed the bank of his decision to retire at…
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Investors should ‘take a step back’ to spot opportunities for Asean amid Trump tariffs: JPMorgan
EVEN as US President Donald Trump stirs up the market with a barrage of executive orders, JPMorgan’s chief market strategist for the…
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Column: Why's it so hard to do the right thing and honor the true heroes of Jan. 6?
On Monday, Donald Trump will visit the scene of a crime, laying his hand on a Bible and vowing to preserve and protect the Constitution as…
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Sonos CEO to step down after disastrous app overhaul
Sonos Chief Executive Patrick Spence is stepping down and leaving the company’s board in a shake-up that comes as the wireless speaker…
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Fed’s Vice Chair to Step Down From Role as Top Bank Supervisor
Michael Barr will step down from his role as the Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision by Feb. 28, or sooner if President-elect…
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Ukraine aims to step up exports despite war
Ukraine intends to increase its exports even further in the approaching fourth year of the war begun by Russia, President Volodymyr…
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Thai billionaire Charoen to retire as F&N chairman in 2025; Koh Poh Tiong to step up
Fraser and Neave (F&N) announced on Tuesday (Dec 24) that its board chairman Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi will retire from office on Jan 16,…
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Germany, Somalia agree to step up deportations
Germany and Somalia are to cooperate on stepping up the deportation of migrants from the East African country. After a meeting with Somali…
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Private rail for India: a positive step towards long-overdue reform?
Private Rail in India: The Shift Towards Privatization Indian Railways is opening up to private operators for the first time since it was…
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Musk's X platform takes first step toward lifting Brazil ban
Social media platform X has named a legal representative in Brazil -- a first step toward being able to resume service in the country --…
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Jihadists step up attacks on Burkina Faso civilians - rights group
Islamist insurgents in Burkina Faso have stepped up attacks on civilians, carrying out door-to-door killings, slitting throats and…
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Germany's Scholz to step up deportations after Solingen knife attack
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday visited the western city of Solingen, three days after a deadly stabbing attack which shocked the…
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A Papua New Guinea lawmaker facing a domestic assault charge in Australia will step down during case
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A minister in Papua New Guinea’s government who has been charged over an alleged domestic assault in…
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Israeli forces step up bombardment across Gaza, amid fierce fighting
By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) - Israeli forces pounded Rafah and other areas across the Gaza Strip and engaged in close-quarter…
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Scholz calls Swiss-hosted Ukraine talks an early step to forge peace
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, speaks during a TV interview after the conclusion of the G7 summit. The heads of state and government of…
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South Africa's IFP party says it will join a unity government, a step toward ending deadlock
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The leader of South Africa's Inkatha Freedom Party said Wednesday it will join a proposed government of…
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South Africa's ANC calls demands for President Ramaphosa to step down for coalition talks a 'no-go'
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa's African National Congress party will not consider any demands from possible coalition…
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'Important step' as Ireland recognises Palestinian State
Ireland has announced plans to officially recognise a Palestinian state. It comes as the three leaders of the coalition government -…