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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
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

White House claims โ€˜acquisition of Greenlandโ€™ is purpose of working group โ€“ Europe live

The U.S. White House asserts that a working group with Danish and Greenlandic officials aims at the acquisition of Greenland, contrary to the perceptions of the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers.

Jan 16 โ€ข 09:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Qatari Investment Holding plans to acquire significant shares in two Syrian banks

Qatari Investment Holding is set to acquire significant stakes in Shehab Bank and a 30% share in the International Islamic Bank of Syria, marking the first foreign bank acquisition in the country since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Jan 15 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Estimated US price tag for Greenland revealed

US officials estimate that acquiring Greenland could cost up to $700 billion, as President Trump escalates efforts to bring the territory under US control.

Jan 15 โ€ข 09:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Denmark fails to resolve โ€˜fundamental disagreementโ€™ with Trump over Greenland

High-level talks between the US and Denmark ended without resolving the fundamental disagreement regarding the potential acquisition of Greenland by the US.

Jan 14 โ€ข 22:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Greenland, which way will you choose? The White House poses the dilemma

The White House is presenting a dilemma regarding Greenland, contrasting American interests with those of Russia and China, amidst discussions of potential acquisition by the U.S.

Jan 14 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Trump: Anything less than US control over Greenland is unacceptable

US President Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric regarding control over Greenland, insisting the island is necessary for the United States' national security and warning against potential acquisition by Russia or China.

Jan 14 โ€ข 12:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Johnson: 'No boots on the ground' for Trump's Greenland acquisition plans amid military speculation

House Speaker Mike Johnson clarified that there are no plans for military intervention in Greenland and does not foresee U.S. troops being deployed to the area.

Jan 13 โ€ข 23:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Donald Trump could take action on Greenland 'within weeks' as residents worry

President Donald Trump is considering urgent actions regarding Greenland, with a senior official stating that developments may occur within weeks or months, despite the complexities involved in any potential acquisition.

Jan 13 โ€ข 21:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

The Prime Minister of Greenland Rejects the United States: "We Choose Denmark, We Choose NATO, We Choose the EU"

The Prime Minister of Greenland has firmly rejected US ambitions for territorial acquisition, emphasizing a preference for alliances with Denmark, NATO, and the EU.

Jan 13 โ€ข 16:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
World

Greenland Would Be the Largest U.S. Land Acquisition, if Trump Got His Way

The article discusses the implications of former President Trump's interest in purchasing Greenland, which would mark the largest land acquisition in U.S. history.

Jan 13 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Liveblog USA under Trump: Greenland will not accept invasion "under any circumstances"

The article reports on U.S. President Donald Trump's recent claims regarding Greenland, highlighting that Greenland firmly opposes any form of invasion or acquisition.

Jan 12 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Denmark is occupying Greenland โ€“ Trump envoy

Donald Trump's special envoy, Jeff Landry, claims Denmark is unlawfully occupying Greenland and argues for its acquisition by the US.

Jan 12 โ€ข 12:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

"We will have Greenland," emphasizes Trump

US President Donald Trump reinforces his claim to Greenland, asserting that the discussion revolves around acquisition rather than leasing, despite NATO countries' steps to enhance their presence in the Arctic.

Jan 12 โ€ข 05:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

"We are talking about acquisition," says Trump and rejects the Europeans' initiative

US President Donald Trump remains unmoved by European proposals for a NATO mission in Greenland, insisting on the US claim to the island.

Jan 12 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Trump says Greenland's defense is 'two dog sleds' as he pushes for US acquisition of territory

President Trump emphasizes the necessity for the U.S. to acquire Greenland to enhance national security, citing inadequate defenses against potential threats from Russia or China.

Jan 12 โ€ข 03:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

NATO member countries have 'constructive dialogues' about Greenland, according to its chief general

NATO member countries are engaged in constructive discussions regarding Greenland, as stated by General Grynkewich amidst past acquisition interests from the Trump administration.

Jan 11 โ€ข 15:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

"We need it for national security": Can Donald Trump legally buy Greenland?

The article discusses Donald Trump's persistent desire to purchase Greenland, emphasizing historical precedents of U.S. territorial acquisitions from European powers and questioning the legality of such a purchase.

Jan 11 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

Up to $100,000 โ€“ USA considers one-time payment to every Greenlander for acquisition

The U.S. government is reportedly exploring options to acquire Greenland, including a potential one-time payment of up to $100,000 to each Greenlandic resident.

Jan 9 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

How much is Greenland worth? If Denmark decided to sell, there would be colossal difficulties with valuation

US presidential advisors and representatives from Denmark and Greenland met in Washington to discuss the recent comments by US officials regarding a potential acquisition of Greenland.

Jan 9 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

US Politics: Media Report: USA is Considering Payments to Greenlanders for Acquisition - Up to $100,000

US officials are reportedly considering payments to Greenland residents for supporting the acquisition of the territory, with amounts projected to reach up to $100,000.

Jan 9 โ€ข 08:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Senate Dem John Fetterman supports prospect of US Greenland purchase, citing 'massive strategic benefits'

Senator John Fetterman expressed his support for the United States purchasing Greenland, emphasizing its strategic importance and advocating for a peaceful acquisition process.

Jan 8 โ€ข 16:39 UTC

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