World News – Page 2005 – Prologue Journal

As the war grinds on in Ukraine, Ireland will examine its military neutrality.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/europe/as-the-war-grinds-on-in-ukraine-ireland-will-examine-its-military-neutrality.html

Your Friday Briefing

New York Times A war documents leak. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/briefing/documents-leak-protests-france-israel.html

Marlène Schiappa Posed for Playboy (Clothed). France Is Looking, and Talking.

New York Times Critics have questioned the junior minister’s choice of publication, and called the magazine shoot a distraction amid nationwide protests over a new pension law. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/world/europe/france-minister-playboy-marlene-schiappa.html

Xi and Macron Call for Ukraine Peace Talks, but the Path Is Murky

New York Times It is not clear that the Chinese and French leaders — much less Russia and Ukraine — have compatible terms for talks or peace, and Mr. Xi has not publicly agreed to pressure Moscow to negotiate. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/world/europe/xi-macron-ukraine-russia.html

Your Friday Briefing: U.S. Admits Flaws in Afghanistan Withdrawal

New York Times Plus China and France call for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, and India scrubs its textbooks. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/briefing/afghanistan-evacuation-china-peace-ukraine-russia.html

Buyout firm EnCap eyes nearly $3 bln of Permian asset sales

Reuters Reuters exclusively revealed that EnCap Investments is exploring the sale of two Permian basin-focused oil and gas producers that could collectively fetch the private equity firm nearly $3 billion. The post Buyout firm EnCap eyes nearly $3 bln of Permian asset sales appeared first on Reuters News Agency. https://www.reutersagency.com/en/reutersbest/article/buyout-firm-encap-eyes-nearly-3-bln-of-permian-asset-sales/

Reuters Poll: Bank of Canada will stay put this year, rate cuts unlikely

Reuters In a recent poll, Reuters learned economists believe the Bank of Canada will keep its key interest rate steady at 4.5% through the end of the year. The post Reuters Poll: Bank of Canada will stay put this year, rate cuts unlikely appeared first on Reuters News Agency. https://www.reutersagency.com/en/reutersbest/article/reuters-poll-bank-of-canada-will-stay-put-this-year-rate-cuts-unlikely/

Refiner Valero seeks US approval to import Venezuelan oil

Reuters Reuters exclusively reported that Valero Energy Corp (VLO.N), the second-largest U.S. oil refiner, is seeking Washington’s permission to import Venezuelan crude, hoping for a repeat of the approval granted to Chevron Corp (CVX.N) in November after a four-year ban. The post Refiner Valero seeks US approval to import Venezuelan oil appeared first on Reuters…

Reuters exclusively reported that India plans to extend fuel export curbs beyond March

Reuters Reuters exclusively reported that India intends to extend restrictions on the export of diesel and gasoline at the end of the month to ensure availability of refined fuels for the domestic market. The extension of rules may discourage some Indian refiners from buying Russian fuels for re-exports. The restrictions were introduced after private refiners,…

India 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…