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Trump says government shutdown is possible, but expects to avert it

Trump says government shutdown is possible, but expects to avert it

By Gram SlatteryABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that a government shutdown "could happen" if the House of Representatives cannot muster enough votes to pass a temporary funding bill, but he remains optimistic the measure will get approved."It could happen. It shouldn’t have happened, and it probably won’t. I think the CR is going to get passed. We’l ...

2025-03-10 12:41:43
Star Entertainment: money laundering claims to teetering on the brink

Star Entertainment: money laundering claims to teetering on the brink

(Reuters) - Australia’s beleaguered casino operator Star Entertainment has received an offer of A$250 million ($158 million) from U.S. casino group Bally’s for just over half of its shares, as the debt-laden casino operator reviews options to stay afloat. Years of regulatory scrutiny and penalties following money laundering accusations, management exodus, and border closures due to COVID-19 ha ...

2025-03-10 12:40:21
Trump says US talking to four different groups on sale of TikTok

Trump says US talking to four different groups on sale of TikTok

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration was in touch with four different groups about the sale of Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, and that all options were good.TikTok’s fate has been up in the air since a law requiring its owner ByteDance to either sell it on national security grounds or face a ban took effect on January 19 ...

2025-03-10 12:38:54
Asia stocks mixed amid tariff worries; China shares slip on weak inflation print

Asia stocks mixed amid tariff worries; China shares slip on weak inflation print

Investing.com-- Asian stocks traded mixed on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of impending tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump, while Chinese markets declined after data showed ongoing deflationary pressures in the country.Futures for major U.S. stock indices fell in Asia hours after Wall Street closed sharply lower for the week.Investors cautious amid Trump tariff concernsLast wee ...

2025-03-10 12:36:54