Israeli police shoot man dead near Muslim holy site

Israeli police shoot man dead near Muslim holy site

JERUSALEM, April 1 (Reuters) – A man detained by Israeli police near a mosque complex in Jerusalem grabbed an officer’s gun and fired it, prompting the unit to shoot him dead, police said Saturday in a description of the events questioned by Israeli police. Arab leaders. The incident at night on the outskirts of the … Read more

Elon Musk is trying to end the $258 billion Dogecoin lawsuit

Elon Musk is trying to end the 8 billion Dogecoin lawsuit

NEW YORK, March 31 (Reuters) – Elon Musk asked a US judge on Friday to drop a $258 billion racketeering lawsuit accusing him of running a pyramid scheme to support the cryptocurrency Dogecoin. In an evening filed in Manhattan federal court, attorneys for Musk and his electric car company Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) called the lawsuit … Read more

Ammunition, anti-tank missiles in next $2.6 billion pledge to Ukraine – sources

WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – A new $2.6 billion military aid package from the US, which could include aerial surveillance radars, anti-tank missiles and fuel trucks for Ukraine’s fight against Russia, is expected to be announced as soon as Monday, they said three US officials on Friday. Half a dozen ammunition types, including tank ammunition, … Read more

US unveils tougher electric car tax credit rules, effective April 18

WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – The US Treasury Department on Friday unveiled stricter electric vehicle tax rules that will reduce or eliminate tax credits on some zero-emission models but give buyers another two weeks before the new requirements take effect. The rules are designed to wean the United States from reliance on China for EV … Read more

Ukraine vows never to forget or forgive Bucha anniversary

Russian troops occupy the city of Bucha for 33 days Mass graves were found after the reconquest by Ukraine Ukraine accuses Russian troops of committing atrocities Russia denies the allegations BUCHA, Ukraine, March 31 (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday Ukraine would never forgive Russian forces responsible for the atrocities in Bucha as … Read more

The IMF board approves a $15.6 billion loan package for Ukraine

WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund said on Friday its board of directors approved a four-year, $15.6 billion loan program for Ukraine, part of a broader $115 billion international support package to help the country meet the urgent financing needs in its struggle The 13-month-old invasion of Russia. The decision paves the … Read more

Inflation data spurs stock gains, US yields fall

US inflation cools in February Two-year US Treasury yields post their biggest monthly decline since 2008 S&P 500 on track for back-to-back quarterly gains NEW YORK, March 31 (Reuters) – A measure of global stocks was poised to make its biggest weekly percentage increase in two months on Friday. data fueled hopes that the Federal … Read more

In Beijing, the Spanish Prime Minister urges Xi to talk to Ukraine’s Zelensky

Sanchez tells Xi: Spain supports Kiev peace plan Xi urges end to ‘extreme’ sanctions, ‘Cold War’ mentality – CCTV Sanchez is pushing for a more balanced economic relationship between the EU and China BEIJING, March 31 (Reuters) – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday encouraged Chinese President Xi Jinping to speak with Ukrainian leaders … Read more

Slower growth in manufacturing activity in China is challenging prospects for economic recovery

Manufacturing PMI 51.9 in March versus 52.6 in February Non-manufacturing PMI growing at fastest pace in nearly 12 years BEIJING, March 31 (Reuters) – Chinese manufacturing activity grew at a slower pace in March, official data showed on Friday, casting doubt on the strength of a post-COVID factory recovery amid weaker global demand and a … Read more

China’s JD.com privatizes $1 billion industrial property units in Hong Kong

March 30 (Reuters) – E-commerce firm JD.com Inc (9618.HK) plans to spin off its real estate and industrial units and list them on the Hong Kong stock exchange in deals worth $1 billion each , two people with direct knowledge said Friday. The plan marks the latest revamp in China’s technology sector after a sweeping … Read more