Laurel police to increase patrols this weekend in response to recent safety concerns
LAUREL, Md. — The Laurel Police Department announced a heightened law enforcement presence across the city this weekend following a series of recent incidents that have raised public safety concerns. The department,…
Analysis-NZ central bank’s aggressive tightening raise concerns it may go too far
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON – New Zealand’s central bank is expected to deliver this week a third straight half-point rate hike in its most aggressive policy tightening in over two decades, but…
U.S. trade chief says she exploring all options to resolve Mexican energy policy concerns
VANCOUVER – U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Friday she will continue to raise U.S. concerns with Mexican counterparts about Mexico’s state-centered energy policies and will consider all options to resolve…
Yellen raises concerns of China’s ‘unfair’ economic practices in call with Liu
WASHINGTON – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen raised concerns about what the U.S. calls China’s “unfair, non-market” economic practices in a call with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, the U.S. Treasury Department…
Britain says Meggitt-Parker deal concerns addressed, launches consultations
(Reuters) -Britain said on Tuesday U.S. engineering and aerospace company Parker-Hannifin Corp has addressed competition and national security concerns over its 6.3 billion-pound ($7.67 billion) takeover of UK rival Meggitt Plc <MGGT.L>.…
Iran responds to UAE concerns over Tehran’s nuclear plans
DUBAI – Iran on Saturday told the United Arab Emirates that Tehran gave a high priority to improving ties with its neighbours, Iranian state media reported, a day after the UAE voiced…
Murphy Administration Threatened Shore Town Mayors Who Expressed Pop-Up Party Concerns
TRENTON, N.J. – Last week, we reported on local Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra response to the state’s inaction to help shore towns prevent large urban pop-up parties that disrupt their…
Biden adviser Sullivan raised concerns with China over North Korea
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON – U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan has raised concerns with China’s top diplomat Yang Jiechi over Beijing’s veto at the United Nations of a U.S.-led push to…
BoE’s Bailey: latest crypto turmoil reinforces concerns
LONDON – Bitcoin’s slump on Monday after major U.S. crypto lending company Celsius Network froze withdrawals should remind investors that most crypto-assets have no intrinsic value, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey…
IMF still has concerns over Pakistan budget – finance minister
By Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s finance minister said on Saturday that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed concern about the country’s recently unveiled budget, but the government is confident…
Australian banks slide further as RBA view raises housing market concerns
By Harish Sridharan (Reuters) – Shares of Australia’s “Big Four” banks fell further on Thursday to hit multi-month lows, as the central bank’s largest interest rate hike in 22 years earlier this…
Turkey’s lira, bonds extend decline on inflation, rate cut concerns
By Nevzat Devranoglu ANKARA -Turkey’s lira tumbled more than 2% against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday and its bonds dropped sharply as worries grew over a surge in inflation and depleted official…
Biden envoy to visit Marshall Islands as U.S. concerns grow about China’s Pacific push
By Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s special envoy for talks with three tiny but strategically important Pacific island nations will lead a delegation to the Marshall Islands…
Town Cancels Drag Show For Kids, Citing Safety Concerns
Town Cancels Drag Show For Kids, Citing Safety Concerns Laurel Duggan on June 2, 2022 The City of Jasper, Indiana, along with the Dubois County Pride committee, canceled its “Family Friendly Drag…
Asia FX bears retreat slightly, China concerns persist – Reuters poll
By Harish Sridharan (Reuters) – Bearish bets on Asian currencies reduced on signs that China’s economic pain may abate with easing of COVID-19 curbs, but analysts were still wary of future lockdowns…
Turkey’s talks with Sweden, Finland made little progress on NATO concerns: sources
By Orhan Coskun and Jonathan Spicer ANKARA – Talks between Turkish officials and delegations from Sweden and Finland this week in Turkey made little headway overcoming Ankara’s objections to the Nordic countries…
In Middle East, U.S. general hears concerns about American commitment
By Phil Stewart ABU DHABI – The new U.S. general overseeing American forces in the Middle East said allies were concerned about long-term U.S. commitment to the region, as he wrapped up…
G7 flags rights concerns in selection of new Hong Kong leader
LONDON/HONG KONG – The selection process for a new chief executive in Hong Kong is a source of grave concern and underscores wider worries about fundamental freedoms there, a Group of Seven…
BlackRock cuts back on China exposure on macro, geopolitical concerns
LONDON – BlackRock trimmed its exposure to Chinese stocks and government bonds, and Asian fixed income more widely, to neutral from a slight overweight, citing a worsening macroeconomic outlook as well as…
Pompeo Raises ‘National Security Concerns’ About Trump-Backed Dr. Oz
Pompeo Raises ‘National Security Concerns’ About Trump-Backed Dr. Oz Sebastian Hughes on May 6, 2022 Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke Friday on the “national security concerns” he had about Republican…
Exclusive-U.S. “open banking” rule bogged down by privacy concerns – sources
By Katanga Johnson and Hannah Lang (Reuters) – A long-awaited U.S. “open banking” rule that could dramatically boost consumer finance competition and increase Americans’ access to financial services is being held up…
China slowdown concerns dim Ray-ban maker EssilorLuxottica’s first quarter
By Juliette Portala (Reuters) -EssilorLuxottica’s shares slipped on Friday as a downturn in its China business overshadowed the French-Italian eyewear company’s overall better-than-expected first-quarter sales. The group, which makes sunglasses and spectacle…
Musk’s Twitter play sparks concerns about distraction, stock sales at Tesla
By Hyunjoo Jin and Chavi Mehta (Reuters) – Elon Musk’s offer to buy Twitter sparked concerns among Tesla investors and analysts that the electric carmaker could suffer as the chief executive becomes…
U.S. lawmakers say they have ‘serious concerns’ about face-scan contractor
WASHINGTON – Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have opened an investigation into the identity verification contractor ID.me, saying that they have “serious concerns” about the efficacy, privacy and security of…
China labels U.S. concerns over COVID regulations ‘groundless accusations’
SHANGHAI – China’s foreign ministry expressed “strong dissatisfaction” with the United States late on Saturday after it raised concerns over China’s coronavirus control measures. The U.S. State Department said on Friday that…
Howell Police Accused of Shutting Down Jewish Event, Police Say Safety Concerns Prompted Call
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A post-Purim event held in the parking lot at a Howell Township shopping plaza just north of Lakewood prompted a police response Wednesday night. Howell Township police responded…
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