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Giappone
Dollar drops below ¥111.50 in Tokyo
The dollar dropped below ¥111.50 in Tokyo trading Friday, hurt by sluggish Tokyo stocks and position-adjustment sales. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥111.24-25, ...
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Yemen
UN raises fears over civilian casualties in latest escalation of Yemen violence
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: YemenApproximately 70% of the war-wounded are women and children. They bear most of the consequences of the war and the continuing disregard for the protection of civilians, said the UNHC. I am deeply concerned at the continued reports of fighting in Taizz. The ...
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Russia USA
FBI investigates Jared Kushner’s Russia ties
Probe into links between Trump campaign and Moscow reaches US president’s son-in-law
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USA
US first-quarter GDP growth revised up to 1.2%
Upward revision to preliminary estimates could ease concerns about sluggish economy
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Russia Turchia
Turkey seeks compromise over Russian ban on its tomatoes
In a bid to resolve a trade row with Russia, Turkey has proposed Moscow lifts its ban on imported Turkish tomatoes during periods when Russian growers are unable to produce their own.
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Turchia
Demonstrations featuring singing banned in Ankara
The Ankara Governor’s Office has banned demonstrations featuring “singing of songs, ballads, anthems and slogans voiced in a loud and disturbing way” after sunset, in accordance with the Law on Meetings and Demonstration Marches, according to an announcement released on May 26.
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Russia
Trump son-in-law a focus in Russia probe
The activities of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior aide Jared Kushner have come under FBI scrutiny as part of the probe of Russian interference in last year’s presidential election, U.S. media reported on May 25.
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Turchia USA
Turkish Foreign Ministry criticizes US resolution over Washington brawl
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has rejected a resolution by senior U.S. lawmakers condemning a street brawl between protesters and Turkish security personnel outside the Turkish ambassador’s residence in Washington.
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Malta
Government surplus grows to €21.2 million
By the end of April, the government’s surplus had one again went up, reaching €21.2 million, mostly thanks to higher income from grants and income tax. The deficit at the end of April 2016 stood at €77.5 million. The National Statistics Office reported that compared to the same period last year, recurrent ...
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Portogallo Australia Argentina Regno Unito
RS2 close to 4 more managed services agreements
The RS2 Group is in an advanced stage of contract negotiation for delivery of managed services to clients in Argentina, Australia, UK and Portugal. Completion of these new engagements is expected by the end of this year, trebling the number of live clients for its managed services business. Revenue from transaction services ...