Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Protesters mark Myanmar coup anniversary, junta due to make statement
(Reuters) - Protesters marked the two-year anniversary of Myanmar's military coup with a "silent strike" in major cities and rallies overseas on Wednesday, as exiled civilian leaders vowed to end what...
Jan 31, 2023
Cricket-Ballance set for Zimbabwe test debut against Windies
(Reuters) - Former England batsman Gary Ballance is set to make his test debut for Zimbabwe on Saturday after being selected for the two-match series against West Indies in Bulawayo. Harare-born Balla...
Jan 31, 2023
Thai economy may grow 4% this year on tourism - deputy PM
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economy could grow as much as 4% this year, which would be the fastest rate in five years, bolstered by a rebound in the tourism sector and increased domestic consumptio...
Jan 31, 2023
Adani Group stocks rout deepens to $72 billion despite share sale completion
BENGALURU (Reuters) -Most Adani Group stocks dropped on Wednesday, extending losses to $72 billion after a short-seller report criticised the conglomerate and despite the group completing a closely wa...
Jan 31, 2023
More Chinese cities post gains in new home prices - private survey
BEIJING (Reuters) - New home prices in more major Chinese cities extended gains in January, a private survey showed on Wednesday, offering tentative signs of improving market confidence, as a flurry o...
Jan 31, 2023
Rugby-Savea praises Johnstone's 'courageous' decision to come out as gay
(Reuters) - Ardie Savea said former New Zealand prop Campbell Johnstone was "pretty courageous" for deciding to publicly come out as the first gay All Black. Johnstone, who played three tests in 2005,...
Jan 31, 2023
Cricket-Australia batsman Khawaja misses flight to India after visa delay
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia opener Usman Khawaja missed the team's flight to India on Wednesday for their four-test tour due to a visa delay, Cricket Australia (CA) said. A CA spokesman said the P...
Jan 31, 2023
Cricket-S Africa axe captain van Niekerk from Women's T20 World Cup squad
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Hosts South Africa have dropped regular captain Dane van Niekerk from their Women's Twenty20 World Cup squad after the all-rounder failed to meet fitness requirements. Sune Lu...
Jan 31, 2023
EU to lay out green industry plan to counter U.S., China subsidies
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission will present plans on Wednesday to try to ensure Europe can compete with the United States as a manufacturing hub for electric vehicle...
Jan 31, 2023
Indonesian president sees 2022 GDP growth at 5.2%-5.3%
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo said the economy is expected to record growth of 5.2%-5.3% for last year. Official 2022 gross domestic product data will be released next week. The...
Jan 31, 2023
