U.S. House panel calls on Amazon’s Bezos to testify on company practices
The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Friday called on Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to testify to the panel about “competition concerns” related to...
Think Wall Street’s back to normal? Not so fast, options markets say
Options investors are preparing for more volatility ahead despite last month’s sharp rebound in U.S. stocks, reflecting doubts that markets will be quick to return...
Locked down UK comedians aim for record with virtual pub quiz
Some of Britain’s top comedians are joining forces to raise money for pubs shut down by the coronavirus, by hosting an online virtual pub quiz...
U.S. imposes Iran-related sanctions on mining company, individual: Treasury website
The United States on Friday imposed Iran-related sanctions on an individual and Taif Mining Services LLC, the U.S. Treasury Department’s website said....
Tabloid wins initial court battle against UK royal Meghan
London’s High Court on Friday threw out part of a claim brought by Meghan, Britain’s Duchess of Sussex, against a tabloid newspaper for breaching her...
Trump signs order to bolster the U.S. power system from attacks: Energy Department
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that seeks to protect the U.S. electricity system from cyber and other attacks, the Energy Department...
Embraer suffered ‘pain’ in preparing Boeing deal, commercial head says
The head of the commercial aircraft unit of Embraer defended the benefits of a $4.2-billion tie-up abandoned by Boeing Co but said the Brazilian aerospace...
Ford Chairman’s daughter joins board of directors at EV startup Rivian
Ford Motor Co said on Friday Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr’s daughter would immediately join electric vehicle startup Rivian’s board of directors....
Take Five: Trade winds to blow again?
China has headed off on Labour Day holidays but its leaders won’t be resting easy. U.S. President Donald Trump has ratcheted up anti-China rhetoric again....
India extends nationwide lockdown, to allow relaxations in lower-risk zones
India said on Friday it would extend its nationwide coronavirus lockdown for another two weeks after May 4, but would allow “considerable relaxations” in lower-risk...