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BEIJING, March 31 (Reuters) – China has prosecuted the former vice chair of its securities regulator on charges of bribery, state news agency Xinhua said on Tuesday. After investigations, Wang Jianjun was found to have abused the advantages of his authority to “secure benefits”, Xinhua said. (Reporting by Liz Lee and Beijing newsroom; Editing by Christian Schmollinger) Brought to you by www.srnnews.com

BANGKOK, March 31 (Reuters) – Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has endorsed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s new cabinet, according to a notice in the Royal Gazette on Tuesday. The approval clears the way for the cabinet to be sworn in before the king ahead of the delivery of a policy statement to parliament, after which ministers can formally take office. The line-up keeps Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas and Commerce Minister Suphajee […]

BANGKOK, March 31 (Reuters) – Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has endorsed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s new cabinet, according to a notice in the Royal Gazette on Tuesday. The approval clears the way for the cabinet to be sworn in before the king ahead of the delivery of a policy statement to parliament, after which ministers can formally take office. The line-up keeps Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas and Commerce Minister Suphajee […]

The Maple Leafs announced on Monday that they would “part ways” with general manager Brad Treliving after nearly three years of his stewardship. Treliving took on the role in May 2023. After two upper-division finishes, including a first-place finish in 2024-25, the Leafs have fallen off this season, dropping completely out of playoff contention. Last season, the Leafs won a first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators. This season, Toronto […]

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, March 31 (Reuters) – Oil prices on Tuesday were set for a record monthly rise while Asian shares were headed for their steepest fall since 2022, capping a tumultuous month as the war in the Middle East stoked fears of higher inflation and slower growth. Bonds were headed for their largest decline in months, owing to the hawkish sea change in the global outlook for interest […]

March 30 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump told aides he is willing to end the military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed and leave a complex operation to reopen it for a later date, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing administration officials. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. (Reporting by Fabiola Arámburo in Mexico City; Editing by Himani Sarkar) Brought […]

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey on Monday in the wake of anti-LGBTQ comments and remarks about religion he made in videos on his Instagram account. “They proclaim Pride Month in the NBA,” he said. “They proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say come join us for Pride, for Pride Month to celebrate unrighteousness. They proclaim it. They proclaim it on the […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Rep. Eric Swalwell demanded Monday that FBI Director Kash Patel immediately end any effort to release records from a decade-old investigation involving the California Democrat and a suspected Chinese operative that resulted in no criminal charges. The cease-and-desist letter from the attorneys advises Patel that he would run afoul of both federal law and longstanding Justice Department policy if he moves forward with releasing records […]

March 30 (Reuters) – American Exchange Group (AXNY) entered an agreement on Monday to buy all the assets and liabilities of footwear maker Allbirds for $39 million. Here are some details on this: * Allbirds plans to file a proxy statement by April 24seeking shareholder approval for the asset sale and thesubsequent dissolution and wind-down of the company, theshoemaker said. * Shares of Allbirds rose about 32% to $3.92 in […]