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…
Read MoreEgypt’s cenbank raises interest rates by 200 bps to tame inflation
Reuters Reuters was first to report that markets were closely watching the Central Bank decision on Thursday as Egypt struggles to contain the impact of a long-running foreign currency shortage, inflation at five-year highs and a rising debt burden. Recent Reuters analyses laid out how the Egyptian pound had come under renewed pressure and a…
Read MoreTwo settlers arrested for Purim riots in Huwara, indicted on terrorism charges
Jerusalem Post A group of settlers allegedly noticed a Palestinian family in a car and began throwing stones and hit one of the occupants of the vehicle with an ax. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-735938
Read MoreArchaeological study sheds light on the size of talmudic Passover eggs
Jerusalem Post In Talmudic times, eggs were much smaller than those of today’s hens, whose size increased due to the cultivation of breeds of chickens for eggs. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-735936
Read MorePFLP claims responsibility for past two Huwara shooting attacks
Jerusalem Post Three Israelis were injured in the two attacks for which the PFLP’s military branch claimed responsibility. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-735856
Read MorePope Francis has respiratory infection, needs hospital treatment
Jerusalem Post The Vatican said the 86-year-old pope had complained of breathing difficulties in recent days. It added that tests showed he did not have COVID-19. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-735838
Read MoreVietnam’s Vincom Retail in stake sale talks with strategic investors
Reuters Sources exclusively revealed to Reuters that Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup (VIC.HM), is in discussions to sell a stake in its shopping mall arm as it seeks to bring in strategic investors. The post Vietnam’s Vincom Retail in stake sale talks with strategic investors appeared first on Reuters News Agency. https://www.reutersagency.com/en/reutersbest/article/vietnams-vincom-retail-in-stake-sale-talks-with-strategic-investors/
Read MoreUS VP Harris expresses concern on situation in Israel
Jerusalem Post Harris’s statements concerning Israeli democracy come just hours after US President Joe Biden expressed similar concerns. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-735825
Read MoreBiden’s cold shoulder to Netanyahu is a red flag to foreign investors – analysis
Jerusalem Post The president’s rebuke of Netanyahu’s efforts to enact the judicial overhaul serves as a warning signal to investors. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-735816
Read MoreWill there be repercussions for Iran’s plot in Greece? – analysis
Jerusalem Post According to the Israeli statement, the plot in Greece is part of Iran’s attempt to target Israeli and Jewish targets. https://www.jpost.com/international/islamic-terrorism/article-735802
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