Briefing 2024-04-23

Fragility causes market to remain stunted: Stakeholders

Stakeholders are pressing the securities regulator to act to strengthen the fundamentals of the capital market, saying it would not gain stability otherwise. At a Monday meeting, they lamented that while the country achieved a growth in wealth in other sectors over the years the equity market saw little expansion through listing of quality scrips. Page 9

Israel criticises likely US sanctions

on its military unit

Israeli leaders on Sunday harshly criticised an expected decision by the U.S. to impose sanctions on a unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers in the Israeli military. The decision, expected as soon as Monday, would mark the first time the U.S. has imposed sanctions on a unit inside the Israeli military and would further strain relations between the two allies, which have grown increasingly tense during Israel's war in Gaza. Page 17

Bowlers with 'X-factor' will hold key in T20 WC

With T20 cricket becoming increasingly more batter-dominated, bowlers with the 'X-factor' could make all the difference in the World Cup in June, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy told Reuters. Page 18