Private Equity Firm Roke Capital to Acquire Subway in Conditional $9.55 Billion Deal
Roke Capital to Acquire Subway in $9.55 Billion Deal New York, 2021 – In a significant development, private equity firm Roke Capital has announced its plan to acquire the renowned American sandwich chain, Subway, for a staggering $9.55 billion. Under the terms of the acquisition, the deal will be executed as an earn-out, whereby the […]
The Recreational Vehicle Industry Faces Challenges Amidst Pandemic Demand Shifts
An Unprecedented Slump: Recreational Vehicle Industry Hit Hard Amidst Pandemic The RV industry faces its worst level of sales since 2015 as the pandemic takes its toll Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Blue Compass RV, a leading recreational vehicle (RV) dealership with 103 stores across the United States, is feeling the strain as the industry battles an […]
Nikkei Stock Average Declines as NTT’s Negative Turn Worsens Market Mood
Nikkei Stock Average Declines Further as NTT Turns Negative (Tokyo, 25th Reuters) – The Nikkei Stock Average continued to decline, reaching a low of around 190 yen at one point during the afternoon trading session. This renewed the earlier low for the day, causing concerns about the deteriorating market sentiment. A domestic securities firm analyst […]
The Most Banned Book in America: The Uproar Over Maia Kobave’s ‘Gender Queer’
Controversial Graphic Novel “Gender Queer” Becomes Most Banned Book in the United States By Lindsey Anderson SEATTLE (Thomson Reuters Foundation 4th) – American author Maia Kobave never anticipated the immense controversy surrounding her graphic novel “Gender Queer” upon its publication in 2019. However, three years later, the book has now become the most banned work […]
Russian Lawyers Risking Their Lives to Defend Anti-War Activists
Title: Russian Lawyers Defend Rights Amidst Ukraine Conflict Subtitle: Young lawyers take up the challenge to protect individuals’ rights amidst a rising number of arrests and human rights violations in Russia during the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Sophia Gominova’s determination to become a lawyer solidified at the young age of 11. Born in post-Soviet Russia, […]
Rakuten Securities Holdings Applies for New Listing on Tokyo Stock Exchange to Strengthen Financial Base
Rakuten Subsidiary Applies for Listing on Tokyo Stock Exchange TOKYO (Reuters) – Rakuten Securities Holdings (HD), a subsidiary of the Rakuten Group, has officially applied for a new listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This move comes as part of Rakuten G’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial position. Previously, Rakuten Bank went public in […]
WSJ Russia reporter detained, ‘shameless act’ = World Bank president | Reuters
World Bank President Malpass said on Thursday that Russia’s detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovic was a “shameless act” and that he called it essential, including for the safety of the journalist, who had been accused of infringe on the freedom of the press. World Bank President Malpass attends the Reuters Next event […]
Russian presidential office instructs officials to stop using iPhone = domestic newspaper | Reuters
Russia’s Kremlin has instructed officials to stop using Apple iPhones over concerns that they are open to Western intelligence agencies. The Russian newspaper Kommersant reported on the 20th. Taken in Moscow in 2016. (2023 REUTERS/Maxim Zmeyev/File Photo) [モスクワ ２０日 ロイター] – Russia’s Kremlin has instructed officials to stop using Apple iPhones over concerns that they […]
Angle: Illegal entry from ‘safe’ USA to Canada, surge in refugee applications | Reuters
CHAMPLAIN, NY/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Zulema Diaz, a 46-year-old bookseller in Peru, was kidnapped, tortured and robbed of her tragic experience. After leaving her homeland, she tried to find a safe life in the United States of America. However, what awaited Diaz in the United States was the hardship of not having a place to live, […]
Angle: Taiwan’s communications infrastructure at risk of crisis, high hurdles for maintenance | Reuters
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan is scrambling to secure a way to communicate with the outside world in case China invades. Experts and officials interviewed by Reuters have pointed to the grim reality that the restoration of critical undersea cables is slow, even in peacetime, and that there are no backup satellite networks in place. March […]
