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Ending Russia’s war against Ukraine: Scenarios from Israel’s experiences – opinion

Jerusalem Post Is it not possible that, like in Lebanon, an accommodation that is unacceptable today will become feasible tomorrow? https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-738625

India should wean itself off Russian influence and claim its rightful place in US camp

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Amid rising global tensions, India should abandon its stance of perceived neutrality and formally acknowledge its foreign policy tilt towards the US. But first, India and the US must address the kinks in their…

‘Pointless’ to Pressure Russia Over Jailed U.S. Reporter – Moscow

Moscow Times U.S. President Biden has called for Evan Gershkovich’s release, with the White House calling the charges against him “ridiculous.” https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/06/pointless-to-pressure-russia-over-jailed-us-reporter-moscow-a80745

You Don’t Need a Banking Crisis for a Financial Meltdown

Wall Street Journal Post-2008 regulations may save us from a bank panic. The danger is every other financial institution. https://www.wsj.com/articles/you-dont-need-a-banking-crisis-for-a-financial-meltdown-regulation-credit-suisse-svb-venture-capital-hedge-funds-nonbanks-54485d5c

DOD Official Discusses Strengthening the Industrial Base

Defense.gov Defense Department officials are focused on understanding the industrial base and what it would take to expand production, as well as finding better ways to collaborate with industry. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3354413/dod-official-discusses-strengthening-the-industrial-base/

Saudi and Iranian Foreign Ministers Meet in China After Thaw

New York Times The high-level talks were a sign that the regional rivals were moving ahead with an agreement to re-establish relations, mediated last month by Beijing. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/world/middleeast/saudi-arabia-iran-meeting.html

Russia’s Wagner Chief Says Cemetery for Fighters ‘Growing’

Moscow Times The mercenary group’s forces have been spearheading Russia’s offensives in eastern Ukraine, taking heavy losses. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/06/russias-wagner-chief-says-cemetery-for-fighters-growing-a80744

German banks hit by wave of complaints from savers

Reuters Through a review of official data, Reuters exclusively revealed that complaints from consumers about banks and other financial firms in Germany rose by a fifth last year as regulators attempt to build trust in the sector. The post German banks hit by wave of complaints from savers appeared first on Reuters News Agency. https://www.reutersagency.com/en/reutersbest/article/german-banks-hit-by-wave-of-complaints-from-savers/

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/

Brokerage CICC slashes bonuses as Beijing dials up income disparity rhetoric

Reuters Reuters exclusively revealed that China International Capital Corp (CICC) (3908.HK) intends to cut bonuses by as much as 40% in one of the financial sector’s biggest cuts in two years since a renewed government push to narrow income disparity. The post Brokerage CICC slashes bonuses as Beijing dials up income disparity rhetoric appeared first…