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- 1Israeli minister says denying Gaza reconstruction key to displacement●🚨 SMOTRICH: “THE KEY TO FORCING GAZANS OUT IS TO TAKE AWAY THEIR HOPE” Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said th
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the key to forcing Gazans out is to take away their hope, arguing that displacing Gaza's population depends on making them believe there will be no reconstruction. He also said Israel should annex territory up to the so-called yellow line. The remarks have drawn widespread criticism as an open endorsement of forcible transfer.
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Japan's finance minister has reaffirmed that Tokyo and Washington remain in close coordination on currency matters, with a focus on yen stability. The statement signals continued cooperation between the two governments as the yen's movements remain a point of attention for markets, and it comes amid ongoing sensitivity in Japan over rapid currency swings and their impact on households and import costs.
- 3Japan Reaffirms US Coordination on Yen Stability●Japan Finance Minister Reaffirms U.S. Coordination on Yen Stability https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/japan-finance
Japan's finance minister has reaffirmed that Tokyo and Washington remain coordinated on currency issues, including yen stability, amid ongoing sensitivity over exchange-rate movements. The statement signals continued close communication between the two governments at a time when the yen's weakness against the dollar keeps intervention speculation alive in currency markets.
- 4Smotrich sparks alarm with 'We already did it' remark on West Bank●LA NOTIZIA: In Cisgiordania come a Gaza, parla Smotrich e non promette bene «Lo abbiamo già fatto». Il ministro delle Fi
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is drawing criticism after suggesting that what Israel has done in Gaza could be replicated in the West Bank. Speaking on Ynet's podcast on 27 September, he was asked about his proposal regarding the occupied territory and replied, 'We already did it,' refusing to rule out a similar approach there.
- 5India Puts Quantum Computing on Infrastructure Investment Agenda●India’s Finance Minister Places Quantum Among Next Major Infrastructure Investment Priorities
India's Finance Minister has identified quantum technology as one of the country's next major infrastructure investment priorities. The move signals that New Delhi intends to treat quantum computing alongside traditional infrastructure sectors as a strategic area for public funding, aligning India with other governments stepping up national quantum programmes.