Israel Aerospace eyes U.S. government contracts, acquisitions
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) [ISRAI.UL] said on Wednesday its U.S. unit opened a new government relations office in Washington DC as part of its strategy...
Thyssenkrupp faces more turmoil as CEO Kerkhoff set to leave
Thyssenkrupp said it was preparing to replace Chief Executive Guido Kerkhoff, making him the latest casualty at the German steel-to-submarines conglomerate which has been in...
Mexican president urges U.S. trade deal ratification as politics cloud outlook
Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday that he does not want the ratification of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement left until...
The Indian children stealing water for their families
Nine-year-old Sakshi Garud is one of a group of children in their hamlet in India’s Maharashtra, who have to journey every day to steal water...
These dolls are ‘gender inclusive’
Toy manufacturer Mattel launched a line of customisable dolls called “Creatable World”, featuring combinations of outfits and hairstyles that give the option of breaking away...
Coe hopes for ‘fun’ second term after IAAF re-election
After a turbulent four years, Sebastian Coe hopes his second term as head of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) will be the “fun...
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad delays entry into service of Airbus A350-1000 jets
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways is delaying the entry into service of five Airbus A350-1000 jets as it strives to return to profitability after three consecutive...
Zero chance of Trump and Rouhani meeting at U.N.: Iranian official
There is no chance that the presidents of the United States and Iran will meet during the United Nations General Assembly this week, an Iranian...
Wall Street opens flat as Trump impeachment threat weighs
U.S. stocks opened largely flat on Wednesday as a move to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump unnerved investors, but losses were limited...
Evans says two rate cuts have Fed ‘well-positioned’ at this point
Chicago Federal Reserve president Charles Evans said on Wednesday he backed the Fed’s two recent rate cuts but feels the central bank is now “well-positioned”...