World Elections
Two people were killed in violence at polling centers in the midst of a historic election expected to make leftist Claudia Sheinbaum, the ruling party candidate, the country's next president.
Mexico City, Mexico June 2, 2024. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril - World
The result is the worst election showing for the ANC since it came to power.
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Most exit polls projected the ruling National Democratic Alliance could win a two-thirds majority in the lower house of parliament, which would allow the government to usher in far-reaching amendments in the constitution.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans a raft of business-friendly measures if he wins a third term this week, including pushing through regulations making it easier to hire and fire workers, according to two government officials familiar with the matter.
Employees assemble an electric transformer inside a manufacturing unit of Inductotherm (India) Private Limited at Sanand GIDC (Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation), on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, March 28, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File photo
The group agreed to extend cuts of 3.66 million barrels per day by a year until the end of 2025. It will also prolong the cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day by three months until the end of September.
Freeport, Texas, April 27, 2020. REUTERS/Adrees Latif/File Photo - Business
Brent crude oil prices have been trading near $80 per barrel, below what many members need.
- Macro Matters
China's manufacturing activity in May grew at the fastest pace in about two years with strong production and new orders, a private sector survey showed on Monday, indicating the sector remains robust amid supportive industrial policies.
The CST-200 Starliner's first crewed voyage to the ISS remains a milestone for Boeing as it scrambles to gain a greater share of lucrative NASA business now dominated by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
May 31, 2024. REUTERS/Joe Skipper - Technology
The landing elevates China's space-power status in a global rush to the moon.
- Business
The statute of limitations has likely passed, Justice Department officials told victims' families.
Netanyahu is under pressure to keep his coalition government intact. Two far-right partners have threatened to bolt in protest at any deal they deem to spare Hamas. Centrist partner Benny Gantz wants the deal considered.
Gaza Strip, June 2, 2024. REUTERS/Amir Cohen - World
Officials from the United States, Israel and Egypt ended a meeting in Cairo on Sunday with Egypt sticking to its position that Israel must withdraw from the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing for it to operate again, two Egyptian security sources said.
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Two Palestinian teenagers were killed by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said on Sunday.
Talking Points
World News
Zelenskiy told a news conference that he was not able to meet the Chinese delegation at the conference and was disappointed that Beijing would not attend the summit.
Singapore, June 2, 2024. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS - World
Stepped up missile and air attacks by Russia mean Kyiv is straining its existing defenses.
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Australia has asked for military talks with China and is comfortable growing closer to the Philippines, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit.
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