New esports network VENN aims to bring 'gaming as a lens into pop culture'Reuters India - By Amy Tennery(Reuters) - A new, 24/7 esports gaming network called VENN that aims to blend pop culture and gaming was announced on Tuesday, after generating $17 million in seed round funding. Co-founders Ariel Horn
Nicolás Maduro Venezuelan opposition lawmaker Zambrano released from custodyReuters India - by Mayela Armas and Luc CohenCARACAS (Reuters) - The vice president of Venezuela's opposition-controlled congress, Edgar Zambrano, was released from state custody on Tuesday, four months after his arrest on treason charges, an ally
trump news update Wary of conflict with Iran, Trump takes go-slow approach to attack on Saudi oilReuters India - By Steve Holland and Roberta RamptonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Known for acting on impulse, President Donald Trump has adopted an uncharacteristically go-slow approach to whether to hold Iran responsible for attacks on Saudi oil facilities,
Minas Gerais Brazil probe into Vale dam collapse to conclude within days, prosecutor saysReuters India - By Marta NogueiraRIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - A criminal investigation into the fatal collapse of a dam owned by mining firm Vale SA should be concluded in the coming days, a Brazilian prosecutor said on Tuesday, with to
Pandemic World at risk of pandemics that could kill millions, panel warnsReuters India - By Kate KellandLONDON (Reuters) - The world is facing a mounting threat of disease pandemics that could kill millions and wreak havoc on the global economy, a international expert panel has warned, and governments should
Tariffs UK companies would incur tariff costs after no-deal Brexit: surveyReuters India - by Kate HoltonLONDON (Reuters) - Almost 40% of British businesses with suppliers in the European Union have signed "Brexit clauses" to allow prices or other terms to be renegotiated if trade tariffs return after a departure
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic eyes over 80 new routes at expanded HeathrowReuters India - by Alistair SmoutLONDON (Reuters) - Virgin Atlantic is hoping to add over 80 new routes to its network after a third runway is built at London's Heathrow Airport including short-haul and domestic flights, the British
Paris Agreement Investors turn heat on Big Oil ahead of U.N. climate summitReuters India - By Simon Jessop and Matthew GreenLONDON (Reuters) - Investors managing $15 trillion in assets turned up the heat on oil and gas sector on Wednesday ahead of a United Nations summit in New York aimed at accelerating efforts to fight climate
African Swine Fever South Korea confirms second case of African swine feverReuters India - By Jane ChungSEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea has confirmed its second case of African swine fever at a pig farm near the country's border with North Korea, a day after the country's first outbreak of the deadly virus,
U.S. Supreme Court Migrant mothers and children sue U.S. over asylum banReuters India - By Daniel Trotta(Reuters) - More than 125 migrant mothers and children have sued the U.S. government, claiming the Trump administration has violated the rights of asylum-seekers through the arbitrary and capricious implementation
Boeing House panel asks Boeing CEO to testify October 30 on 737 MAXReuters India - by David ShepardsonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee formally asked Boeing (BA.N) CEO Dennis Muilenburg on Tuesday to testify on the now grounded 737 MAX that has been involved
Sanctions Florida banking group pushed for sanctions exemption for ordinary VenezuelansReuters India - By Luc CohenCARACAS (Reuters) - An industry group representing Florida banks pushed for an exemption to U.S. sanctions on Venezuela that were issued last week, executives said on Tuesday, arguing the measures had
Mark Carney BoE governor appointment to be delayed until after forthcoming election: FTReuters India - by Kanishka Singh in Bengaluru(Reuters) - The appointment of the next governor of the Bank of England will be pushed back until after the forthcoming election, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people briefed on the Bank
Valencia Barkley misses penalty in Chelsea home defeat to ValenciaReuters India - By Richard MartinLONDON (Reuters) - Valencia spoiled Frank Lampard's managerial debut in the Champions League by earning a morale-boosting 1-0 win at Chelsea on Tuesday after Ross Barkley spurned a chance to equalise missing
S.S.C. Napoli Klopp rues wasteful Liverpool after title defence begins with Napoli defeatReuters India - By Alasdair MackenzieNAPLES, Italy (Reuters) - Juergen Klopp was frustrated by Liverpool’s poor finishing after his side began their Champions League title defence with a 2-0 defeat away to Napoli, who scored two late goals
Dortmund Unlucky Dortmund draw 0-0 with Barca on Messi returnReuters India - by Karolos GrohmannDORTMUND, Germany (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund hit the woodwork and had a penalty saved before drawing 0-0 with Barcelona in their Champions League Group F opener on Tuesday, with Lionel Messi making
Leipzig Soccer: Werner's second-half double for Leipzig sinks BenficaReuters IndiaLISBON (Reuters) - RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner scored two second-half goals to secure an impressive 2-1 win at Benfica in their opening Champions League Group D match on Tuesday. The 23-year-old finished
Atlético Madrid Simeone wary of scoring 'animal' Ronaldo as Atletico meet Juve againReuters India - by Richard MartinMADRID (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has described Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo as a goalscoring animal ahead of Wednesday's Champions League Group D game at home to the Italians.
Turkey Lawyers for U.S. consulate worker charged in Turkey applied to European rights court: sourceReuters India - By Ali KucukgocmenISTANBUL (Reuters) - Lawyers for Metin Topuz, a U.S. consulate employee in Turkey on trial on espionage charges, applied in January to the European Court of Human Rights, a person close to the matter on
Oil Oil plummets 6% as Saudi minister says supplies fully restoredReuters India - Stephanie KellyNEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices tumbled about 6% on Tuesday after Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said the country has managed to restore oil supplies to where they stood before weekend attacks on its shut
Avigdor Lieberman Israel's Lieberman calls for unity governmentReuters India - by Maayan LubellJERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's former defence chief Avigdor Lieberman, a possible kingmaker in the parliamentary election held on Tuesday, called for a national unity government after exit polls showed
Ajax Amsterdam Ajax Amsterdam produce powerful reminder of their promiseReuters India - by Mark Gleeson in Cape TownAMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Ajax Amsterdam gave a powerful reminder of their Champions League potential with a resounding 3-0 win over Lille in Amsterdam on Tuesday at the start of the group phase. Last season’s
Makan Delrahim Top U.S. antitrust regulators admit to infighting on big tech probeReuters India - By Diane BartzWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. antitrust regulators admitted at a congressional hearing on Tuesday that they had wasted time arguing over who would investigate which tech company, as they take on
France France's Macron bets on private-sector funding to fuel startup pushReuters India - By Mathieu RosemainPARIS (Reuters) - France aims to raise 5 billion euros ($5.53 billion) in funds from private-sector investors to give French startup companies a leg up and help the most promising ones grow further, President
U.S. Treasury Spanish court calls U.S. extradition request for Venezuela ex-spymaster politically motivatedReuters India - by Corina PonsCARACAS (Reuters) - Spain's High Court rejected a U.S. request to extradite Venezuela's former spy chief on drug trafficking charges this week after determining the U.S. action was politically motivated,
Saudi Arabia China's Unipec accelerates U.S. crude purchases after Saudi oil attacksReuters India - By Devika Krishna Kumar and Collin EatonNEW YORK (Reuters) - China's Unipec, the trading arm of Asia's top oil refiner Sinopec, chartered at least four crude tankers this week from the United States, ramping up shipments after attacks on Saudi
Saudi Arabia UK urges collective response to attacks on Saudi oil facilitiesReuters India - by Costas PitasLONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday that there should be a collective response to attacks on the country's oil facilities.
Facebook Facebook oversight board won’t have mandate to change policyReuters India - By Elizabeth CullifordWASHINGTON, D.C. (Reuters) - Facebook Inc (FB.O) will allow a new outside oversight board to make final decisions on whether individual pieces of content can be displayed on the social media site, but
Vatican Vatican prosecutor wants trial for two priests in abuse caseReuters India - by Philip PullellaVATICAN CITY (Reuters) - A Vatican prosecutor on Tuesday asked that two priests who served in a "pre-seminary" that housed altar boys inside the Vatican be ordered to stand trial on charges of sexual The
Boeing U.S. FAA to brief international regulators on status of Boeing 737 MAXReuters India - By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Aviation Administration chief Steve Dickson has invited about 50 aviation safety regulators from around the world to an informal briefing in Montreal next week on the status
