Category Archives: Syndicated
Witkoff and Kushner headed to Pakistan for Iran talks, White House says
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner will travel to Islamabad on Saturday morning for talks with Iran mediated by Pak...
Apr 24, 2026
Alexander Steen taking reins as Blues GM on July 1
Alexander Steen will take the baton from Doug Armstrong and officially become the St. Louis Blues' general manager on July 1, the team confirmed Friday. Armstrong then will serve as the team's preside...
Apr 24, 2026
Avis roller coaster drags a big index along for the ride
By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - White-knuckle trading this month in car rental firm Avis Budget has taken one of the longest-standing U.S. stock indexes for its own thrill ride. Avis s...
Apr 24, 2026
Soccer-Toronto to make World Cup fan festival mostly free after $10 entry backlash
TORONTO, April 24 (Reuters) - Toronto reversed course on plans to charge fans to attend its World Cup fan festival, with the city council approving a revised plan to create a free general admission op...
Apr 24, 2026
Nuclear reactor maker X-Energy valued at $11.9 billion in stellar Nasdaq debut
By Pritam Biswas and David French April 24 (Reuters) - X-Energy shares surged 30.9% in their Nasdaq debut, fetching the company a valuation of $11.9 billion and signaling strong interest in the develo...
Apr 24, 2026
Ukraine, Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each in US, UAE-facilitated exchange
KYIV/MOSCOW, April 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine and Russia conducted a prisoner of war swap on Friday, sending back 193 captured personnel each in an exchange both sides said was facilitated by the United S...
Apr 24, 2026
Exclusive-US soldier charged with Maduro bets was blocked from opening account on Kalshi, source says
By Douglas Gillison and Anirban Sen WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - A U.S. Army soldier charged with placing bets tied to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on Polymarket was bl...
Apr 24, 2026
Tunisian journalist detained after criticising judiciary, lawyer says
TUNIS, April 24 (Reuters) - Prominent Tunisian reporter Zied Heni was detained on Friday after writing an article criticising the judiciary, according to his lawyer, a move the journalists' union said...
Apr 24, 2026
France kept climate change off G7 agenda to avoid clash with US
PARIS, April 24 (Reuters) - France wound up a meeting of G7 environment ministers on Friday defending its "pragmatic" decision to keep climate change off the agenda to avoid a clash with the U.S. U.S....
Apr 24, 2026
Kansas G Darryn Peterson declares for NBA draft
Kansas guard Darryn Peterson announced Friday that he is leaving school after just one season and 24 games to enter the 2026 NBA Draft. He is expected to be a top pick in the draft in June. Peterson, ...
Apr 24, 2026
