Category Archives: Syndicated
European shares muted as markets assess US-Iran jitters; tech earnings loom
By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi July 20 (Reuters) - European shares were muted on Monday as an escalating U.S.-Iran conflict drove oil prices higher, stoking inflation fears just as markets head into another gl...
Jul 20, 2026
KMPG Australia fines staff up to $126,000 for 'unacceptable' misconduct in audit scandal
SYDNEY, July 20 (Reuters) - KPMG Australia said on Monday it imposed penalties of up to A$180,000 ($125,838) on a group of staff after an internal probe into an audit leak scandal confirmed the "unacc...
Jul 20, 2026
Ten takeaways from the 2026 World Cup
NEW YORK, July 20 (Reuters) - The World Cup wrapped up on Sunday, with Spain crowned champions after beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final in front of a capacity crowd at New York New Je...
Jul 20, 2026
Floods, landslides across northern India kill at least 25
GUWAHATI/SRINAGAR, India, July 20 (Reuters) - At least 25 people died in floods and landslides caused by torrential rain across northern and northeastern India over the weekend, officials said on Mond...
Jul 20, 2026
China's heavy rare earth tap stays closed for Japan in June
SINGAPORE, July 20 (Reuters) - China's exports of strategically important, controlled rare earths and minerals to Japan were tiny again in June, extending the raw material fallout of a diplomatic spat...
Jul 20, 2026
'I couldn't breathe':South Korea's frenzied stock trading exposes margin loan risks
SEOUL, July 20 (Reuters) - Lee Seung-ho watched the nearly 300 million won ($202,515) stock trading fortune he built with a 500% margin loan evaporate in just four weeks in May, but he plans to borrow...
Jul 20, 2026
Cyprus marks 52 years since invasion as UN renews peace push
(Corrects first bullet point to change "Southern" to "southern".) NICOSIA, July 20 (Reuters) - Cyprus marked the 52-year anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion on Monday as the Greek and Turkish Cyprio...
Jul 20, 2026
Sonam Wangchuk, Indian activist rallying Gen Z against Modi
NEW DELHI, July 20 (Reuters) - Indian social activist Sonam Wangchuk may be pushing 60, but he has become the face of a Gen Z movement demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's educa...
Jul 20, 2026
Ten wounded as Ukrainian drones strike Moscow region
MOSCOW, July 20 (Reuters) - Ukraine targeted Moscow and the surrounding region with 400 drones overnight, wounding 10 people and setting buildings ablaze, Russian officials said on Monday. In a statem...
Jul 20, 2026
Lockheed to make cheaper Patriot interceptors as air defense demand soars
By Joe Brock FARNBOROUGH, England, July 20 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin announced a lower-cost Patriot interceptor on Monday as militaries seek cheaper ways to counter drones and missiles, while defens...
Jul 20, 2026
