Quebec premier quitting ahead of election that separatists look set to win
OTTAWA, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Quebec premier Francois Legault said on Wednesday he was resigning after more than…
Global grain traders’ green pledges face skepticism as deal to protect Brazil’s rainforest unravels
Item 1 of 2 A drone views shows fallen trees in a secondary forest where farmers (not pictured)…
US lawmakers seek testimony from five health insurers
WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (Reuters) – U.S. House lawmakers have called on the chief executives of the some of…
India’s smartphone security proposal faces backlash over privacy concerns
IT ministry cancels scheduled meeting with tech giants, sources sayInternet rights group IFF says it is worried about…
US oil drilling to slow as prices slump, Venezuela growth could amplify pressure, EIA says
NEW YORK, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Lower oil prices are expected to cut U.S. drilling activity and reduce…
World Bank sees resilient global growth in 2026 amid tariffs but fading dynamism
World Bank sees global GDP growth at 2.6% versus 2.7% in 2025Growth forecasts slightly above global lender’s June…
Exclusive: Venezuela begins reversing oil output cuts as exports resume, sources say
Item 1 of 2 Crude oil drips from a valve at an oil well operated by Venezuela’s state…
Exclusive: India proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul
India smartphone security proposals worry tech companiesSharing source code a very contentious issue, sources sayIndian government says it…
Vietnam central bank cuts credit growth target to 15% after warnings on asset bubbles
HANOI, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Vietnam’s central bank has cut its target for credit growth to around 15%…
Dassault Aviation invests in French defence AI unicorn Harmattan
Funding round values Harmattan at $1.4 billionEurope is rushing to bolster its defences amid Russia threatDrone tech has…
Euro zone investor morale better than expected at start of 2026
BERLIN, Jan 12 (Reuters) – The Sentix index measuring investor morale in the euro zone rose more than…
TSMC Q4 profit poised to soar 27% as AI demand drives growth
Analysts expect another record profit in the fourth quarterTSMC benefiting more than other chip foundries from AI boomTSMC…