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Oil Edges Higher, Supported by Positive Sentiment

Wall Street Journal Oil edged higher in the early Asian session, supported by positive sentiment. https://www.wsj.com/articles/oil-edges-higher-supported-by-positive-sentiment-aa00f3c7

Jon Rahm Rallies to Win the Masters

Wall Street Journal The Spaniard overtook Brooks Koepka to take the green jacket, while Phil Mickelson surged up the leaderboard on Sunday to finish tied for second. https://www.wsj.com/articles/masters-2023-phil-mickelson-jon-rahm-brooks-koepka-d7770782

Iran installs cameras to crack down on women not wearing hijab

Fox News Iranian authorities have begun installing cameras in public places to rein in the growing number of women who have discarded their hijabs in violation of the country’s strict dress code. The cameras are being installed in public and thoroughfares. A police statement carried on state media said the move was aimed at “preventing…

New Details on Intelligence Leak Show It Circulated for Weeks Before Raising Alarm

Wall Street Journal The secret documents were first posted in January to a small group on a messaging channel that trafficked in memes, jokes and racist talk. https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-details-on-intelligence-leak-show-it-circulated-for-weeks-before-raising-alarm-7730a395

Leaked Documents Suggest Ukrainian Air Defense Is in Peril if Not Reinforced

New York Times A huge influx of munitions is needed to keep Russia’s air force from changing the course of the war, according to U.S. officials and newly leaked Pentagon documents. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/09/us/politics/leaked-documents-ukrainian-air-defense.html

Italian Film Festival returns to Israel

Jerusalem Post The festival is a collaboration between the Italian cultural institutes of Tel Aviv and Haifa, Filmitalia, and Istituto Luce Cinecittà in Rome. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-738812

Ukraine’s Zelensky denounces Russian strikes on Orthodox Palm Sunday

Jerusalem Post The majority of Ukraine’s 41 million people are Orthodox Christians who celebrate Easter a week from now. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-738835

Maariv reporter Josh Aronson receives B’nai Brith award for Diaspora coverage

Jerusalem Post The B’nai Brith World Center Journalism Award is the leading award in Israel on the topic of Diaspora Jewry and Diaspora-Israel relations. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-738834

Blockchain-based logistics looks increasingly Chinese after exit of Maersk, but Hong Kong’s GSBN has global ambitions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong-based Global Shipping Business Network has the largest blockchain platform for collaboration in shipping and logistics after Maersk and IBM’s TradeLens closed. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3216365/blockchain-based-logistics-looks-increasingly-chinese-after-exit-maersk-hong-kongs-gsbn-has-global?utm_source=rss_feed

The Play-In Team That’s a Preview of the NBA’s Future

Wall Street Journal The Oklahoma City Thunder brought up the last generation of NBA superstars. After a remarkably short downturn, they’re doing it again. https://www.wsj.com/articles/oklahoma-city-thunder-nba-playoffs-79e9cbe6