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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinaโ€™s Zijin Mining clinches US$2.6 billion Chifeng Gold takeover in expansion drive

Zijin Mining has acquired controlling shares in Chifeng Gold for US$2.6 billion as part of its expansion strategy amid increasing resource nationalism.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Acquisition Plans: Democracy Will Not Bring Trump to Cuba

Donald Trump expresses ambitions regarding Cuba, hinting at potential U.S. intervention following regime collapse, benefiting old Cuban elites.

Mar 21 โ€ข 15:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Guilty Elon Musk for deceiving Twitter shareholders - Risk of billion-dollar compensations

Elon Musk was found guilty by a federal jury for misleading Twitter shareholders during his $44 billion acquisition of the platform, resulting in potential billions in damages.

Mar 21 โ€ข 05:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

US jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders

A federal jury determined that Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders, leading to a decline in share prices prior to his acquisition of the company.

Mar 21 โ€ข 03:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Verdict: US jury holds Musk liable for fraud against Twitter shareholders

A San Francisco jury has found Elon Musk liable for fraud against Twitter shareholders during his controversial $44 billion acquisition of the platform.

Mar 21 โ€ข 02:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Stock Manipulation: US Jury Holds Musk Responsible for Fraud Against Twitter Shareholders

A US jury has found Elon Musk liable for fraud against Twitter shareholders due to misleading statements made prior to his 2022 acquisition of the platform.

Mar 21 โ€ข 01:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

US jury finds Elon Musk misled shareholders during Twitter purchase

A federal jury found Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders in his $44 billion acquisition of the platform, potentially leading to billions in damages, though he will appeal the decision.

Mar 21 โ€ข 00:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Jury in the USA concludes that Musk defrauded investors during the purchase of Twitter

A federal jury in the United States found Elon Musk guilty of fraud concerning his acquisition of Twitter, now known as X.

Mar 21 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Suicide drones in a backpack. The USA prepares for a revolution on the battlefield

The US Air Force Special Operations Command is advancing the acquisition of compact FPV (first-person view) drones to enhance military operations and flexibility in the field.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Argentine Army bought eight Stryker armored vehicles from the United States: what they are like

Argentina's Army has purchased eight Stryker armored vehicles from the United States as part of a modernization plan.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Argentine Army incorporates Stryker armored vehicles: what is known about the technical mission in the United States

The Argentine Army is set to incorporate Stryker armored vehicles, with a technical commission currently in the U.S. to facilitate their acquisition.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"We are assessing": Bioceres Crop Solutions reported a loss of US$189.9 million, and the CEO talked about the reasons and admitted a possible divestment in assets

Bioceres Crop Solutions reported a significant loss primarily due to a legal conflict with a U.S. creditor linked to a recent acquisition.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Trump bought Netflix and Warner Bros bonds at the peak of the bidding war

US President Donald Trump purchased over $1.1 million in Netflix bonds amidst a competitive acquisition battle for Warner Bros.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The State acquires a "golden share" in LMB Aerospace, which has been sold to an American company

The French government has secured a golden share in LMB Aerospace following its acquisition by an American firm to maintain oversight over strategic interests.

Mar 8 โ€ข 11:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

USA: Is this Deal Stupid?

David Ellison's aggressive acquisition of a Hollywood studio for over $100 billion poses significant implications not only for the US entertainment industry but also affects audiences in Germany.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe: Dubious US Investor Interested in Germany's Largest Steel Company

Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe is in distress, yet interest in acquisition remains strong, with Jindal Steel and now Flacks Group vying for the company.

Mar 5 โ€ข 17:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

US and Gulf countries in talks over purchase of Ukrainian Shahed interceptors โ€“ FT

The US and Gulf countries are discussing the acquisition of Ukrainian interceptor drones to combat threats from Iranian-made Shahed drones.

Mar 5 โ€ข 06:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The carpet is laid for the finalization of the Paramount - Warner Bros agreement

The head of the US Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, indicated that the regulatory body will not seek to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

CNN's Coverage of the War on Iran: Will It Save It from the Acquisition Scissors?

CNN's coverage of the coordinated US-Israeli attack on Iran highlights concerns over its journalistic independence amidst impending ownership changes.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'We Will Bury Iran's Missiles in the Ground, IRGC Should Surrender Immediately' - Trump's First Statement After the Attacks

In response to US attacks on Iran, President Trump declared the initiation of major combat operations aimed at neutralizing threats from the Iranian regime and preventing nuclear weapon acquisition.

Feb 28 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

Trump: "I am considering a friendly acquisition of Cuba"

Trump stated he is contemplating a friendly acquisition of Cuba, mentioning that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is addressing the matter at a high level.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Netflix gives up on Warner Bros, clear road for Paramount

Netflix has announced its decision to withdraw from the acquisition of Warner Bros, allowing Paramount to proceed, backed by US President Donald Trump.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Erste CEO on Acquisition of Santander BP: For Us, It Is a Milestone

Erste Group's acquisition of Santander Bank Poland represents a significant milestone in its expansion strategy, aiming to enhance its market position within the region.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

The battle for the acquisition of Warner Bros by Paramount and Netflix intensifies

The acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by either Paramount or Netflix heats up as Paramount submits a revised acquisition proposal amidst ongoing political and business tensions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nippon Steel Issues 600 Billion Yen Convertible Bonds, Utilizing Funds for Acquisition of US Steel

Nippon Steel has announced the issuance of 600 billion yen in convertible bonds to finance its acquisition of US Steel, a significant investment in the steel industry.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Iran Approaches Acquisition of Faster-than-Sound Chinese Missiles and Advanced Weapons

Iran is nearing a significant military collaboration with China, involving the acquisition of supersonic missiles and advanced weaponry.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Paramount closer to acquiring Warner Bros. No legal obstacles in the US for the deal

Paramount Skydance has cleared a significant regulatory hurdle regarding its acquisition offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.

Feb 20 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

For about 40 million US dollars: Santiago Blaquier advances in the purchase of the La Trinidad sugar mill to create an agro-industrial giant

Santiago Blaquier is advancing in the acquisition of the La Trinidad sugar mill in Tucumรกn, which would make his company the largest player in the region's sugar production.

Feb 17 โ€ข 22:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Santander and its $12 billion bet on the US market

Santander has completed its largest acquisition to date, purchasing Webster Financial for $12.2 billion as part of its strategy to expand in the US market.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Trump will have the final word on the purchase of the American bank Webster by Santander

Santander awaits approval from US federal agencies, including oversight by Trump, for its acquisition of Webster Bank.

Feb 11 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Minerals in the DRC: Civil Society Alerts the United States to Deals with Corruption Risks

Civil society in the DRC warns the U.S. about potential corruption in deals involving the acquisition of mining assets.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Shiseido Reports Second Consecutive Year of Losses as US Acquisition Fails Amid Deteriorating Japan-China Relations

Shiseido has reported a significant financial loss for the second consecutive year, impacted by declining sales in China and a poorly performing US acquisition.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democrats in the U.S. Investigate Trump Administration's Stake Acquisition in Korea Zinc

Democratic members of the U.S. Congress are launching an inquiry into the Trump administration's direct acquisition of stakes in mineral companies, including Korea Zinc, which they deem unprecedented government ownership of private enterprises.

Feb 8 โ€ข 02:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
World

Denmark claims that the situation with the US regarding Greenland has "improved," although "the crisis is not over"

Denmark's Foreign Minister stated that relations with the U.S. regarding the potential acquisition of Greenland have improved, although the crisis remains unresolved.

Feb 7 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Earthquake in Hollywood.. The US Department of Justice redraws the boundaries of platforms

The US Department of Justice is launching extensive investigations into major merger and acquisition deals that could reshape the film, television, and digital broadcasting industries.

Feb 7 โ€ข 14:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

US Justice Department investigates Netflix for alleged anti-competitive practices in purchasing Warner, says newspaper

The US Justice Department is investigating whether Netflix engaged in anti-competitive practices in its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, including its studios and HBO Max streaming service, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Western Europeans turning against US after Greenland threat, poll finds

A recent poll indicates that Western Europeans are increasingly disfavoring the US, prompted by President Trump's Greenland acquisition attempt, with sentiment towards the US at its lowest in a decade.

Feb 6 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Santander makes the US its third largest market in assets after purchasing Webster

Santander's US subsidiary has surpassed its Brazilian counterpart in assets and is closing in on its British operations following the acquisition of Webster.

Feb 5 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

The EU Parliament has resumed work on the US trade agreement

The European Parliament has restarted discussions on the trade agreement with the United States, which had been paused due to protests against President Donald Trump's demands for the acquisition of Greenland.

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Analysts view Santander's acquisition of Webster positively despite impact of the stock dilution

Analysts consider Banco Santander's acquisition of Webster in the US a positive move for long-term cost savings, despite mixed market reactions and immediate stock impact.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Botรญn defends investing in the US during the Trump era: 'The returns will compensate for the risks'

Ana Botรญn, the president of Banco Santander, addressed the media defending investment in the US amidst geopolitical tensions during Donald Trump's administration, citing record 2025 results and the acquisition of Webster Bank as rationale.

Feb 3 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
World

Ana Botรญn on the acquisition of Webster: "The US is the most attractive market in the world" for banking

Ana Botรญn, president of Banco Santander, emphasizes the US market's attractiveness for banking following their acquisition of Webster; she states the bank will not pursue further acquisitions or sales as they have the necessary scale in all their operating countries.

Feb 3 โ€ข 21:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Santander buys Webster Bank for $12.2 billion to grow in the US

Banco Santander is acquiring Webster Bank for $12.2 billion, aiming to expand its operations in the United States and generate $800 million in cost synergies.

Feb 3 โ€ข 19:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

Banco Santander agrees to purchase Webster Bank in the US for 10.16 billion euros

Banco Santander has reached an agreement to acquire Webster Financial Corporation, the parent company of Webster Bank in the United States, for 12.2 billion dollars (approximately 10.16 billion euros), aiming for an 18% return on tangible equity in the US by 2028.

Feb 3 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Santander acquires the American bank Webster Bank for $10.3 billion after another year of record profit

Banco Santander is acquiring the American bank Webster Bank for $12.2 billion, aimed at strengthening its position as one of the top ten banks in the U.S.

Feb 3 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

All the territories that the U.S. bought from the world (including Spain)

The article explores the various territories the U.S. has acquired throughout its history, emphasizing the tradition of purchasing lands rather than conquest, despite recent attention on Trump's interest in Greenland.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
World

Threatening tariffs on countries that support Greenlanders

Donald Trump has indicated that he might impose tariffs on countries that do not support his intentions regarding the potential acquisition of Greenland.

Jan 16 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

Buying Greenland? All the times the US acquired territory for a dollar

The article discusses the history of the United States attempting to buy Greenland, including past instances such as the purchase of Alaska from Russia.

Jan 16 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Millions of Americans Have Serious Concerns About Greenland

Millions of Americans express serious worries regarding the U.S. acquisition of Greenland, as public opposition grows and Trump closely monitors polling results.

Jan 16 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Lessons from Louisiana: When the USA Annexed an Area the Size of Greenland

The article discusses the historical context of the United States' acquisition of vast territories, paralleling it with the recent discussion on Greenland's annexation, highlighting the disregard for the consent of local inhabitants and the significance of power politics.

Jan 16 โ€ข 10:25 UTC

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