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Egypt's proposal to rebuild Gaza fails to meet requirements, says US
Egyptian plan, which was endorsed this week by the Arab League, includes temporary housing inside Gaza for 1.5 million displaced Palestinians during reconstruction, estimated to cost about $50 bn
 "Egypt's proposal to rebuild Gaza fails to meet requirements, says US")
Goldman Sachs gives managers a choice: Dallas, Salt Lake City or leave
The bank is trying to send more managers to locales outside its main hubs in an initiative dubbed informally by some as 'Project Voyage'
 "Goldman Sachs gives managers a choice: Dallas, Salt Lake City or leave")
Alphabet, CEO Sundar Pichai get House GOP subpoena on alleged censorship
Biden administration officials said those posts contained dangerous misinformation, but Republicans have argued it was an attempt to censor conservatives' speech
 "Alphabet, CEO Sundar Pichai get House GOP subpoena on alleged censorship")
US-Ukraine talks on ending war set for next week in Saudi Arabia: Zelenskyy
In his nightly address on Thursday, Zelenskyy said he would travel to Saudi Arabia on Monday and his team would stay on to hold talks with US officials
 "US-Ukraine talks on ending war set for next week in Saudi Arabia: Zelenskyy")
Private lander Athena may have fallen over near moon's south pole
Intuitive Machines said it was uncertain whether its Athena lander was upright near the moon's south pole standing 15 feet (4.7 meters) tall or lying sideways
 "Private lander Athena may have fallen over near moon's south pole")
Pope Francis records audio, thanks people from hospital for their prayers
The audio was to be broadcast at the start of the evening Rosary prayer in St. Peter's Square, Vatican officials said
 "Pope Francis records audio, thanks people from hospital for their prayers")
SpaceX loses contact with spacecraft during latest Starship test flight
SpaceX caught the first-stage booster back at the pad with giant mechanical arms, but engines on the spacecraft on top started shutting down as it streaked eastward
 "SpaceX loses contact with spacecraft during latest Starship test flight")
EU leaders back new defence spending after Trump hints at self-reliance
Facing the prospect that the US might cut them adrift, EU leaders held emergency talks in Brussels to explore new ways to beef up their own security and ensure that Ukraine will still be protected
 "EU leaders back new defence spending after Trump hints at self-reliance")
French shipping firm CMA CGM to invest $20 bn in US, create 10K jobs: Trump
This massive investment will go toward building out shipping, logistics, infrastructure, and terminal expansion
 "French shipping firm CMA CGM to invest $20 bn in US, create 10K jobs: Trump")
Taiwan says TSMC's move to invest $100 bn in US not due to Trump's pressure
TSMC CEO CC Wei said that he had spoken with the firm's customers and realised that TSMC's current expansion plans in the US were insufficient to meet current demand
 "Taiwan says TSMC's move to invest $100 bn in US not due to Trump's pressure")
FBI committed to bringing home US hostages held in other nations: Director
The Trump administration last month returned home Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher jailed in Russia on drug charges, as part of a prisoner swap
 "FBI committed to bringing home US hostages held in other nations: Director")
Trump casts doubt on Nato solidarity, despite it aiding US after Sept 11
Trump also suggested that the US might abandon its commitments to the alliance if member countries don't meet defence spending targets
 "Trump casts doubt on Nato solidarity, despite it aiding US after Sept 11")
Judge orders Trump govt to pay nearly $2 bn in USAID, state dept debts
US District Judge Amir Ali ruled in favour of nonprofit groups and businesses that sued over the funding freeze
 "Judge orders Trump govt to pay nearly $2 bn in USAID, state dept debts")
Donald Trump changes course, delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada
Trump's tariff plans have also caused the stock market to sink and alarmed US consumers
 "Donald Trump changes course, delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada")
Gunfire reported at naval station, but no shooter found: Florida officials
The base and Naval Air Station Pensacola had closed entrances as police investigated. Simmons said officers are continuing to conduct a comprehensive sweep of the base
 "Gunfire reported at naval station, but no shooter found: Florida officials")
US will intensify sanctions on Russia, Iran: Treasury secy Scott Bessent
Sanctions on Russia "will be used explicitly and aggressively for immediate maximum impact" at President Donald Trump's guidance, Bessent told an audience at the Economic Club on New York
 "US will intensify sanctions on Russia, Iran: Treasury secy Scott Bessent")
ECB's role isn't funding military, says Lagarde amid EU spending shift
The monetary chief told reporters in Frankfurt on Thursday that a huge increase military spending is likely to boost the economy
 "ECB's role isn't funding military, says Lagarde amid EU spending shift")
CIA fires unspecified number of new officers on performance issues
The firings under US President Donald Trump's new CIA director, John Ratcliffe, come as Trump presides over massive federal workforce reductions overseen by billionaire Elon Musk and his DOGE
 "CIA fires unspecified number of new officers on performance issues")
Worst German bond rout since 1990 triggers global selloff as yields surge
German bonds held their declines after the European Central Bank cut rates as predicted and indicated its easing phase is drawing to a close
 "Worst German bond rout since 1990 triggers global selloff as yields surge")
Trump holds talks with Mexican Prez, delays 25% tariff plans till Apr 2
This is the second one-month postponement Trump has announced since first unveiling the import taxes in early February
 "Trump holds talks with Mexican Prez, delays 25% tariff plans till Apr 2")
