Israel adds Chinese RMB to Central Bank reserves for first time, cuts USD holdings

Israel, whose foreign currency reserves have traditionally been made up of Dollars, Euros and British Pounds, will add four new currencies – including the Chinese Yuan (RMB). By BEN ZION GAD Published: APRIL 22, 2022 00:21 Updated: APRIL 22, 2022 06:16     The Dollar and Yuan compete for influence. (photo credit: REUTERS) Israel has added four new currencies […]

Two rockets launched towards Israel, sirens not activated

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: APRIL 22, 2022 21:21 Updated: APRIL 22, 2022 23:46Email Twitter Facebook fb-messenger Two rockets were launched from Gaza on Friday evening, the IDF confirmed. One rocket landed inside the Gaza Strip, reportedly near Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza and injured four Palestinians, according to reports. While the IDF initially indicated […]

Six people killed by blast at restaurant in Somalia’s capital

By REUTERS Published: APRIL 22, 2022 21:36Email Twitter Facebook fb-messenger Six people were killed on Friday by a blast at a seaside restaurant in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, an ambulance service official told Reuters. “So far we have carried six dead civilians and seven others injured,” Abdikadir Abdirahman, director of Aamin Ambulance Service said.

Iran rejects US offers to lift sanctions in exchange for Tehran abandoning Soleimani revenge

“The enemy keeps sending messages that if we give up on avenging Soleimani, they will give us some concessions or lift some sanctions,” Revolutionary Guards’ Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri said. By REUTERS Published: APRIL 21, 2022 17:14 Updated: APRIL 21, 2022 19:45     Statue of former IRGC Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani in Shahrekord, Iran, January 2022 (photo […]

In meeting with US diplomats, Abbas threatens to cut ties with Israel

The threat was made during a meeting in Ramallah on Thursday night with US envoys who were dispatched to the region as part of an effort by the US to end recent security tensions. By KHALED ABU TOAMEH Published: APRIL 22, 2022 09:52 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas makes a speech during the Palestinian Central Council (PLO) meeting […]