Category: World News
U.S. Ambassador Meets With Russian Official on Evan Gershkovich Detention
New York Times Lynne M. Tracy, the ambassador, spoke with Sergei A. Ryabkov, the Russian deputy foreign minister. U.S. officials have not been granted consular access to Mr. Gershkovich in the past week, a State Department official said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/world/europe/evan-gershkovich-wsj-russia.html
Read MoreAs 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
Read MoreYour Friday Briefing
New York Times A war documents leak. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/briefing/documents-leak-protests-france-israel.html
Read MoreMarlène 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
Read MoreXi 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
Read MoreYour 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
Read MoreBuyout 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/
Read MoreReuters 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/
Read MoreRefiner 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…
Read MoreReuters 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,…
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