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Russia Steps up Campaign Against Telegram With Allegations Against Its Founder

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Explainer-Will Bayer’s Proposed $7.25 Billion Roundup Deal Bring Legal Closure?

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In Russia, Many Restaurants and Cafes Close as Consumption Stalls Amid Major Slowdown

Image for Zurich Insurance beats operating profit forecast led by P&C arm

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Zurich Insurance Beats Operating Profit Forecast Led by P&c Arm

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Asia Holidays as Us, Iran Work to Avert Conflict

Date: February 19, 2026

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Asian markets were pretty sedate on Thursday with parts of the region still out for the Lunar New Year holiday, though investors...

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Poland's Bank Pekao Tops Profit Estimates Fuelled by Higher Fee Income

Date: February 19, 2026

GDANSK, Poland, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Bank Pekao, Poland's second-biggest lender by assets, reported a more than 13% rise in its fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, driven by lower credit loss allowances...

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Rio Tinto Annual Earnings Flat as Iron Ore Weakens, Copper Cushions Blow

Date: February 19, 2026

Feb 19 (Reuters) - Rio Tinto posted a flat full‑year profit on Thursday as stronger copper prices and higher output countered softer iron ore markets, with its flagship iron ore division still feeling...

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Airbus Softens Output Target in Engine Row With Pratt & Whitney

Date: February 19, 2026

PARIS, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Airbus softened its main jet production target on Thursday, citing "significant shortages" of engines from one of its main suppliers, RTX unit Pratt & Whitney, as it reported...

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Bill Gates Pulls Out of India AI Summit Amid Epstein Scrutiny

Date: February 19, 2026

By Munsif Vengattil and Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Bill Gates pulled out of India's AI Impact Summit hours before his scheduled keynote address on Thursday, dealing another blow to a...

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Orbex Appoints Frp as Administrators, Advisory Firm Says

Date: February 19, 2026

Feb 18 - Scottish rocket maker Orbex has appointed restructuring advisors FRP as administrators, charging them with exploring options for the business, including a potential sale, the advisory firm...