Politico, by Ben Schreckinger: In January, this newsletter took a look at emerging ideas for state-backed digital money — speculating that a new breed of e-money was poised to take the center of the global stage. As we cross the…

Notes from Poland, by Alicja Ptak: Poland’s government will meet with representatives of the retail industry to remind them about compliance with a ban on Sunday trading, amid efforts by some stores to find loopholes allowing them to circumvent the…

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Euractiv, by Anna Diamantopoulou, Daniel Innerarity, Roberto Castaldi, Ulrike Guérot and Yves Bertoncini: We European citizens are scared by the return of war at the heart of Europe. The Russian invasion of Ukraine exposes the weaknesses and dependencies of the…

Lusaka Times: President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked the Catholic Church for its doctrine that does not only emphasize spiritual guidance but also encompasses economic direction and social issues. President Hichilema said peace and unity can only be secured through engagement…

CNS News, by Michael W. Chapman: For the first time in U.S. history, the “Transgender Flag” was flown outside of a federal building on March 31, the Transgender Day of Visibility. The white, pink, and blue striped transgender flag was…

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CNS News, by Michael W. Chapman: In response to a request by Ukraine’s Catholic bishops, Pope Francis will consecrate both Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in a special ceremony on Friday, March 25. The 25th is…

Lusaka Times: The SDA Church in Zambia has defended President Hakainde Hichilema for meeting Pope Francis at the Vatican last week. In a statement released to the media, the Church also clarified that the purported SDA Pastor who went viral…

Victory Institute: As of April 29, 2021 – the 100 Days mark of Joe Biden’s presidency – over 200 known LGBTQ people have been appointed to his administration, the most in history at this point in any administration. LGBTQ Victory…

AP News, by Nick Perry: New Zealand’s government believes it has come up with a unique plan to end tobacco smoking — a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger. Under a new law the government announced Thursday and…

The Times of India, by Amit Anand Choudhary: The Centre told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that citizens could not claim “absolute” right over their body parts and refuse to give digital samples of their fingerprints and iris for Aadhaar…