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Pope Francis says he might lift celibacy requirements for priests
Jerusalem Post Francis, who previously opposed the idea that celibacy was an option for leaders of the church, appeared to loosen his stance when speaking with Argentine outlet Infobae. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-734356
Read MoreFormer NY Gov. Cuomo announces new pro-Israel Democratic group
Jerusalem Post Cuomo, who is expected to challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand as she runs for reelection next year, said he was forming the organization in order to pressure Democrats to fight criticism of Israel https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-734349
Read MorePalestinians pave new road over archaeological site in northern West Bank
Jerusalem Post A video was posted saying that a road leads from the northern area of Sebastia to the entrance of an ancient Roman horse racing stadium. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-734320
Read MoreIndia plans new security testing for smartphones, crackdown on pre-installed apps
Reuters Sources exclusively revealed to Reuters that India plans to force smartphone makers to allow removal of pre-installed apps and mandate screening of major operating system updates under proposed new security rules. The plan for new rules, details of which have not been previously reported, could extend launch timelines in the world’s No.2 smartphone market…
Read MoreRegulators shutter bank co-founded by Jewish donor Scott Shay
Jerusalem Post Signature Bank was closed two days after Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-734252
Read MoreHate crimes in US surged 11.6% in 2021
Jerusalem Post Officials said the top five hate crime categories reported for 2021 were anti-Black, anti-white, anti-gay male, anti-Jewish and anti-Asian. https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-734195
Read MoreUK approves increased submarine-related exports to Taiwan, risking angering China
Reuters Reuters exclusively reported that Britain approved a sharp increase in exports of submarine parts and technology last year to Taiwan as it upgrades its naval forces, a move that could impact British ties with China. The value of licences granted by the British government to companies for the export of submarine-related components and technology…
Read MoreReuters exclusively reported that India will discourage foreign trade settlement in Chinese yuan
Reuters Reuters exclusively reported that India has requested banks and traders avoid using Chinese yuan to pay for Russian imports, due to long-running political differences with its neighbor. India, a top buyer of Russian oil and discounted coal, would prefer the use of United Arab Emirates dirhams to settle trade. Last year India’s biggest cement…
Read MoreRussian rouble soars as US banking intervention hurts dollar
Jerusalem Post “The key event of the week is Friday’s central bank rate decision, where we do not expect to change, with the hawkish rhetoric to remain,” said Dmitry Polevoy, head of investment at Locko-invest https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-734190
Read MoreBiden says to do ‘whatever needed’ as banks hit despite SVB action
Jerusalem Post US regulators on Sunday stepped in after the collapse of SVB – the largest US bank failure since 2008, which suffered a run after a big hit on a portfolio of bonds. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-734178
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