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New Zealand central bank says economic recovery picking up
Early indicators suggest the economy had been expanding during the second half of this year and demand had stabilised, Reserve Bank of New…
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Israeli forces commence 'broad counterterrorism operation' in northern West Bank
"The IDF and Shin Bet will not allow terrorism to take root in the area and are acting proactively to thwart it," a joint statement…
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Qantas and Virgin Australia Ban Power Bank Usage on Flights Following Safety Incidents
Australia's two largest airlines are implementing comprehensive bans on power bank usage aboard their aircraft following a series of…
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West Bank camp, a symbol of Palestinian resistance, lies in ruins after Israeli campaign
JENIN, West Bank — After 15 months in an Israeli jail, Mustafa Sheta drove home with his brothers to Jenin. A lot changed while he was in…
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Paratroopers kill terrorist who threw rocks at Israeli citizens, soldiers near Ofra in West Bank
IDF troops, operating with Shin Bet direction, arrested more than 60 wanted suspects across the West Bank last week, including 18 Hamas…
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Over 260 attacks on Palestinians in West Bank in October, UN says
The UN's human rights agency on Friday condemned what it said were increasing attacks by radical Israeli settlers on Palestinian…
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Knesset advances first reading for tax benefits bills for Ashkelon, southern Israel, West Bank
The bills will now be brought to the Knesset’s committees for further discussion before being brought back to the plenum, where they will…
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Israel's top general condemns settler violence in West Bank
Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has strongly condemned the recent sharp increase in acts of violence by radical Israeli settlers during…
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Israeli forces kill three in Gaza as settlers attack in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces have killed at least three people in Gaza in the last 24 hours, according to Palestinian officials, as Israeli settlers in…
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Swiss National Bank likely intervening to weaken franc: UBS
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is probably stepping into the market to weaken the franc, according to economists at UBS Group. “Current…
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China’s central bank pledges flexible monetary policy to support growth
China’s central bank pledged on Friday (Oct 24) to calibrate the intensity, timing and pace of monetary policy based on economic…
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IMF, World Bank members look at Gaza reconstruction, challenges ahead
The World Bank, UN and European Union had estimated in February that it would cost more than $50 billion to rebuild Gaza, and are…
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Digital euro could drain up to 700 billion euros of deposits in bank run, ECB says
The ECB has presented the digital currency as an alternative to US-dominated means of payment A digital euro could drain up to 700 billion…
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Ex-CIMB Singapore chief Victor Lee to join Security Bank in the Philippines as CEO
Victor Lee, the former chief executive officer of CIMB Singapore, has been appointed president and CEO of the Philippine-listed Security…
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IDF, Shin Bet seize weapons smuggled from Iran to West Bank
Israeli forces intercepted a major Iranian weapons shipment smuggled to West Bank terrorists, including mines, rockets, drones, and…
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Israel faces impending crisis on Egyptian border, West Bank as Gaza war looms
The West Bank and the Egyptian border have the potential to boil over if certain threats are not addressed - and the issues are different…
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Some Bank of Japan policymakers called for future rate hikes, July minutes show
Some Bank of Japan board members, at a policy meeting in July, called for resuming interest rate hikes in the future, even as the board…
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Israeli government seeks permanent Gaza control and Jewish majority in West Bank, UN inquiry says
The UN alleged that the Israeli government aims to have permanent control over Gaza and seeks a Jewish majority in the West Bank. The…
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Europe: Shares finish week flat after key central bank verdicts
European shares were little changed on Friday (Sep 19), capping an eventful week on a benign note with sentiment that was largely shaped…
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Philippines central bank tightens rules on large cash withdrawals amid graft crackdown
The new rule comes amid a government-led anti-corruption crackdown on infrastructure projects The Philippine central bank has tightened…
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Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged at 0.5 per cent, decides to start selling ETFs
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept interest rates steady on Friday (Sep 19) but decided to start selling its holdings of risky assets, taking…
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Hamas deploys terror forces, resources to West Bank, Israeli security sources claim
Hamas ramps up operations in the West Bank, expanding terror infrastructure and planning attacks against Israelis, while IDF operations…
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Indonesia central bank delivers surprise rate cut to boost growth
Indonesia’s central bank delivered another surprise interest rate cut on Wednesday (Sep 17), its sixth cut since it kicked off an easing…
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Deutsche Bank hires trio for Asia Pacific credit trading, sales
Deutsche Bank hired three for its Asia Pacific credit trading and sales desk, underscoring high demand for staff, as finance professionals…