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‘Embarrassing’ US leak sparks spying concerns in South Korea, complicates push to arm Ukraine

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A trove of leaked classified documents that suggest Washington has been listening in on internal discussions among top South Korean security officials will complicate a US push for Seoul to arm Ukraine, analysts say.…

Newmont Raises Bid for Australia’s Newcrest to $19.5 Billion

Wall Street Journal The takeover would be the largest-ever M&A deal in the gold-mining industry if successful. https://www.wsj.com/articles/newmont-raises-bid-for-australias-newcrest-to-19-5-billion-5d2f2f7f

Emhoff: ‘During Passover, we recommit to combating antisemitism and hate’

Jerusalem Post Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff addressed in his remarks the global rise of antisemitism at the White House third annual virtual Passover celebration, also known as “People’s Seder.” https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-738920

For Biden, an Era When Treaties Are More Likely to Be Broken Than Brokered

New York Times The president’s trip to Northern Ireland will mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which ended decades of violence. But such breakthroughs are harder to achieve in today’s fractious world. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/us/politics/biden-good-friday-agreement-diplomacy.html

China inflation: consumer prices eased in March, producer prices remained in deflation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.7 per cent in March, year on year, down from 1 per cent growth in February, data released on Tuesday showed, while the producer price index (PPI)…

The key countries and revelations from the Pentagon document leak

Washington Post The leaked documents contain references to countries all over the world, ranging from China to Haiti. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/10/pentagon-document-leak-russia-china-israel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Tennessee House Expulsions: What You Need to Know

New York Times Four days after the House voted to expel State Representatives Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson, the Metropolitan Nashville Council unanimously voted to send Mr. Jones back to the seat. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/us/tennessee-house-democrats-expulsion-shooting-gun-control.html

Egypt planned to covertly send 40,000 rockets to Russia: report

Fox News Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi hatched a plan with his top aides to produce and ship up to 40,000 rockets to Russia, which has depleted its supply of ammunition during the 13-month invasion of Ukraine, according to leaked U.S. intelligence documents obtained by the Washington Post. The top secret documents are part of…

Taiwan shares open higher

Taipei, April 11 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 10.29 points at 15,886.46 Tuesday on turnover of NT$1.595 billion (US$52.49 million). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304110002

Bank of Korea Stands Pat for Second Consecutive Rate Decision

Wall Street Journal South Korea’s central bank stood pat for a second consecutive rate decision amid signs of easing inflation and concerns over weakening economic growth. https://www.wsj.com/articles/bank-of-korea-stands-pat-for-second-consecutive-rate-decision-658760f7