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Roche CEO points to higher future drug prices in Switzerland after US deal
Date: December 20, 2025
ZURICH, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Deals between pharmaceutical companies and Washington to reduce prices for medicines in the United States will likely push up the cost of new drugs in Switzerland, the CEO...
US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials say
Date: December 20, 2025
Dec 20 (Reuters) - The United States is interdicting a sanctioned vessel off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, three U.S. officials told Reuters on Saturday. The officials, who were...
Escalating Russian airstrikes aim to cut Ukraine off from sea, Zelenskiy says
Date: December 20, 2025
By Yuliia Dysa KYIV, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Russia attacked the southern Ukrainian port of Pivdennyi on Saturday, Ukrainian officials said, as it ramped up strikes on the Odesa region along the Black Sea...
Stellantis CEO says investments at risk in Europe after EU auto package
Date: December 20, 2025
MILAN, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The new package of measures for the auto industry proposed earlier this week by the European Union puts at risk manufacturers' investments in the region, Stellantis CEO...
Italy's TIM wins 1 billion euro court payout, eyes savings share conversion
Date: December 20, 2025
MILAN, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Italy's highest court has ruled in favour of Telecom Italia (TIM) in a concession fee case dating back to 1998, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on...
Bangladesh holds state funeral for slain youth leader amid tight security
Date: December 20, 2025
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Bangladesh tightened security on Saturday, deploying police and paramilitary forces in the capital Dhaka ahead of funeral prayers for a slain youth leader and election candidate...