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Russian oligarch Oleg Vladimirovich Deripaska indicted for evading sanctions: The Justice Department on Thursday announced the indictment of Oleg Vladimirovich ...
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Russian oligarch Oleg Vladimirovich Deripaska indicted for evading ...
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Oleg Deripaska, Oligarch Putin Pal, Charged With Violating Sanctions: Oleg Deripaska allegedly used three women to gather "hundreds of thousands of dollars worth ...
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Oleg Deripaska, Oligarch Putin Pal, Charged With Violating Sanctions
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Russian oligarch's girlfriend charged with lying to enter US to give birth: The Justice Department charged billionaire Oleg Deripaska's girlfriend with lying to ...
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Russian oligarch's girlfriend charged with lying to enter US to give birth
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Russian oligarch Oleg Vladimirovich Deripaska indicted for evading sanctions: The Justice Department on Thursday announced the indictment of Oleg Vladimirovich ...
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Russian oligarch Oleg Vladimirovich Deripaska indicted for evading ...
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Oleg Deripaska, Oligarch Putin Pal, Charged With Violating Sanctions: Oleg Deripaska allegedly used three women to gather "hundreds of thousands of dollars worth ...
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Oleg Deripaska, Oligarch Putin Pal, Charged With Violating Sanctions
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Russian oligarch's girlfriend charged with lying to enter US to give birth: The Justice Department charged billionaire Oleg Deripaska's girlfriend with lying to ...
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Russian oligarch's girlfriend charged with lying to enter US to give birth
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Russian billionaire charged with violating US sanctions: The charges are part of U.S. efforts to crack down on Russian oligarchs.
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Russian billionaire charged with violating US sanctions
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US charges Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska with violating sanctions: Deripaska, 54, was among two dozen Putin allies blacklisted by Washington over Moscow’s ...
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US charges Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska with violating sanctions
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Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska charged with violating US sanctions: Metals tycoon was one of dozens sanctioned over invasion of Crimea and interference in the ...
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Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska charged with violating US sanctions
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Washington Indicts Russian Billionaire For Sanctions Violations Related To The Birth Of His Child In The...
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NJ. woman arrested for helping Russian billionaire circumvent US sanctions, have baby on American soil
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DOJ Charges Russian Billionaire Deripaska With Violating Sanctions—And Scheming For His Child To Be Born In U.S.
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Oleg Deripaska charged with violating US sanctions: Oleg Deripaska, the Russian billionaire, has been charged with violating US sanctions over the sale of ...
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Oleg Deripaska charged with violating US sanctions
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US citizenship for children: Oligarch Deripaska accused of sanctions fraud: The Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska has been subject to US sanctions since 2018 ...
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US citizenship for children: Oligarch Deripaska accused of sanctions fraud
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Russian oligarch, 3 associates charged with violating U.S. sanctions: A Russian billionaire and three associates were criminally charged with conspiring to ...
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Russian oligarch, 3 associates charged with violating U.S. sanctions
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United States charges Russian oligarch over sanctions violations: The Russian oligarch, Oleg Deripaska, 52, has faced economic sanctions since 2018 ...
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United States charges Russian oligarch over sanctions violations
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Russian billionaire Aven battles UK sanctions investigation: Russian billionaire Petr Aven, who Britain is investigating for alleged sanctions evasion ...
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Russian billionaire Aven battles UK sanctions investigation
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Block Russian oligarch from spending frozen funds, High Court told: The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) is seeking to block sanctioned Russian billionaire Petr ...
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Block Russian oligarch from spending frozen funds, High Court told
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Highly sanctioned Russian oligarch with close ties to Putin indicted for sending flowers, arranging for child to be born in the U.S.
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Highly sanctioned Russian oligarch with close ties to Putin indicted for ...
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Israeli leaders and military criticize reported US plans to sanction IDF unit: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other ministers have sharply ...
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Israeli leaders and military criticize reported US plans to sanction IDF ...
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.

  • The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.

  • War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.

  • Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
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Middle East updates: Israel angered by possible US sanctions: Israel's leadership has voiced indignation after reports that Washington intends to announce ...
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Middle East updates: Israel angered by possible US sanctions
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EU imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers and youth groups: The EU has repeatedly condemned settler attacks in the West Bank - Now it is sending a clear signal: ...
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EU imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers and youth groups
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Netanyahu outraged: Washington wants to impose sanctions on IDF battalion: For the first time, the US is considering sanctions against an Israeli army unit over ...
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Netanyahu outraged: Washington wants to impose sanctions on IDF battalion
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Netanyahu angry: USA apparently planning sanctions against Israeli battalion: Some time ago, a battalion of the Israeli armed forces was targeted by the US State ...
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US slaps sanctions on entities that raised funds for West Bank settlers: The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on two entities that it said helped raise ...
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US slaps sanctions on entities that raised funds for West Bank settlers
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Reaction to Israel attack: USA imposes new sanctions against Tehran: Iran's direct attack on Israel at the weekend has consequences for the Islamic Republic: The ...
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Reaction to Israel attack: USA imposes new sanctions against Tehran
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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US senators call on Biden to sanction Sudan’s RSF over human rights abuses: Lawmakers say Hemedti’s and the RSF’s activities and abuses make them deserving of ...
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US senators call on Biden to sanction Sudan’s RSF over human rights abuses
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US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran in response to its attack on Israel: WASHINGTON: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions ...
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US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran in response to its attack on ...
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White House to announce new sanctions on Iran following Israel airstrike: White House will be imposing new sanctions on Iran, targeting Tehran’s missile and ...
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White House to announce new sanctions on Iran following Israel airstrike
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US reimposes sanctions on Venezuela as Maduro continues opposition crackdown
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Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
  • The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.

  • The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'

  • While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.

  • Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
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US, UK announce new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on Israel: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions against ...
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US, UK announce new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on ...
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US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns: Move in US election year could push up oil prices, but Washington says Maduro has not made ...
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US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns
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‘Share My Rage.’ Read Yulia Navalnaya’s First Interview Since Her Husband’s Death in Prison
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‘Share My Rage.’ Read Yulia Navalnaya’s First Interview Since Her ...
Quick Glance: The Legacy of Alexei Navalny: An Interview with Yulia Navalnaya
  • The sudden death of Alexei Navalny has shaken a revolutionary movement and deeply affected his family and friends.

  • Yulia Navalnaya continues her husband's commitment to fight against Putin's regime.

  • She discusses the tragedy, her decision to lead the opposition movement, and the ongoing threat posed by the regime.

  • The Russian opposition unites around the memory of Alexei Navalny and the struggle for a democratic Russia.
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US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders: The United States on Friday issued sanctions aimed at a Hamas spokesperson and leaders of the ...
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US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders
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Israel presses the U.S. to reconsider sanctions against IDF battalion: Israeli officials said they are highly concerned it could lead to more sanctions on other ...
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Israel presses the U.S. to reconsider sanctions against IDF battalion
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Israel aghast as US said poised to sanction IDF unit with history of abuses: Report says Blinken to target Netzah Yehuda battalion for violence against West Bank ...
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Israel aghast as US said poised to sanction IDF unit with history of ...
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‘Stop list’: Russia sanctions ex-Victorian premier Daniel Andrews, 234 Australian state MPs
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‘Stop list’: Russia sanctions ex-Victorian premier Daniel Andrews ...
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US to impose new sanctions targeting Iran's missile and drone program: The new sanctions and other measures will "continue a steady drumbeat of ...
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US to impose new sanctions targeting Iran's missile and drone program
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US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new ...
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US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month
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War in the Middle East: EU and USA plan new penalties after Iranian attack: Iran had targeted two specific targets in the airstrike on Israel on Sunday night ...
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War in the Middle East: EU and USA plan new penalties after Iranian attack
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Qatar says it is reconsidering hostage talks mediator role after suffering ‘damage’
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Qatar says it is reconsidering hostage talks mediator role after suffering ...
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US says it will not renew easing of Venezuela oil sanctions unless progress made on elections
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US says it will not renew easing of Venezuela oil sanctions unless ...
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel will make 'own decisions' on how to respond to Iran, Netanyahu says
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel will make 'own decisions' on how to ...
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House plans raft of Iran sanctions votes after attack on Israel: Republicans will meet on Monday "regarding Iran's recent attack on Israel and defense ...
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House plans raft of Iran sanctions votes after attack on Israel
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North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says: North Korean animators may have helped create popular television cartoons for big Western ...
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North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
  • North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.

  • The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.

  • The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.

  • The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
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Commerce Secretary Raimondo points to Huawei's chip as evidence of effective US sanctions
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Commerce Secretary Raimondo points to Huawei's chip as evidence of ...
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Russian oligarchs win appeal to partially annul EU sanctions: A European Union court has annulled sanctions imposed on two Russian businessmen in the wake of ...
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Russian oligarchs win appeal to partially annul EU sanctions
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Blinken to personally warn China of potential sanctions over military aid to Russia - Euromaidan Press
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Blinken to personally warn China of potential sanctions over military aid ...
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Exclusive: Venezuela to accelerate cryptocurrency shift as oil sanctions return: Venezuela's state-run oil company PDVSA plans to increase digital currency usage ...
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Exclusive: Venezuela to accelerate cryptocurrency shift as oil sanctions ...
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Swedish Navy chief says Russian 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers possibly conducting espionage in Baltic Sea
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Swedish Navy chief says Russian 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers ...
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US hints at sanctioning Israeli unit over alleged abuses - Middle East and Africa - The Jakarta Post
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US hints at sanctioning Israeli unit over alleged abuses - Middle East and ...
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U.S. expected to sanction IDF unit for human rights violations in occupied West Bank
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U.S. expected to sanction IDF unit for human rights violations in occupied ...
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US, UK announce new sanctions over Iran's retaliation on Israel: The United States and the United Kingdom on Thursday announced a new round of sanctions on Iran ...
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US, UK announce new sanctions over Iran's retaliation on Israel
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Assad says Syria has held 'meetings' with US: Syria seeking foreign help to fund reconstruction after 13 years of war, although US sanctions likely to ...
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Assad says Syria has held 'meetings' with US
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Is Israeli military action in Rafah imminent?: Israel advances plans for military offensive in Rafah - despite concern for civilians. Before that ...
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Is Israeli military action in Rafah imminent?
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North Korean server error exposes illegal cartoon work: North Korea continues to earn foreign currency from cartoons. The middlemen are in China ...
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North Korean server error exposes illegal cartoon work
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U.S. to reportedly take aim at Chinese banks aiding Russia’s war effort: The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that the U.S. is drafting sanctions that ...
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U.S. to reportedly take aim at Chinese banks aiding Russia’s war effort
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GAZA LIVE BLOG: 200 Days of Genocide | Police Arrest US Students | Rockets from Lebanon | Death Toll Rises – Day 200
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GAZA LIVE BLOG: 200 Days of Genocide | Police Arrest US Students | Rockets ...
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Vitesse deducted 18 points by Dutch FA as strong Roman Abramovich claims made: Vitesse Arnhem have been hit with a huge sanction by Dutch football's ...
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Vitesse deducted 18 points by Dutch FA as strong Roman Abramovich claims ...
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Billionaire who wants off Canada’s Russia sanctions list denounces Putin - National | Globalnews.ca
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First Thing: Historic Donald Trump criminal trial to hear opening statements: Jury to consider testimony related to $130,000 payment from Trump fixer Michael ...
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First Thing: Historic Donald Trump criminal trial to hear opening ...
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Finland and Sweden sound the alarm: Russian shadow tanker fleet threatens to cause oil spill in the Baltic Sea
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Finland and Sweden sound the alarm: Russian shadow tanker fleet threatens ...
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U.S. to hit Iran with fresh sanctions after Israel attack: It's a subtle message to Israel that there's more than one way to harm Tehran.
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U.S. to hit Iran with fresh sanctions after Israel attack
Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
  • Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.

  • The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.

  • Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.

  • Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
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Wider Europe Briefing: Why Doesn't The EU Sanction Corrupt Politicians?: I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I'm drilling down on two issues ...
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Wider Europe Briefing: Why Doesn't The EU Sanction Corrupt Politicians?
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Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will fight any sanctions on army battalions: JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would fight ...
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Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will fight any sanctions on army battalions
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US to consider concerns about China's Brite in trade sanction decisions: The Biden administration will consider concerns about Chinese chip designer Brite ...
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US to consider concerns about China's Brite in trade sanction decisions
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Iran attack on Israel: "Sanctions will not bring Iran to its knees": At the weekend, Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles. Political scientist Cornelius ...
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Iran attack on Israel:
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New EU sanctions: Very, very cautious against the regime: 45 years of sanctions and punitive measures have not been able to slow down the Iranian regime's ...
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New EU sanctions: Very, very cautious against the regime
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Quick Glance: Senator Ricketts financially supports anti-abortion initiative
  • Senator Pete Ricketts from Nebraska donated $500,000 on March 26 to the group Protect Women and Children to put an abortion ban initiative on the ballot.

  • The initiative aims to enshrine a constitutional ban on abortions after the first trimester and includes exceptions for medical emergencies, sexual assault, or incest.

  • Among the supporters of the campaign are organizations advocating against abortion, such as Nebraska Right to Life and the Nebraska Family Alliance.

  • There are competing ballot initiatives, including a protection measure for abortions up to fetal viability with exceptions for later abortions to protect the life or health of the pregnant patient.
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'All options' on table as US readies fresh Iran sanctions after Israel attack
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Quick Glance: Iran's Oil Exports Thrive Amid Rising Tensions
  • Iran is exporting more oil than in the past six years, providing the economy with a $35 billion annual boost, as western countries consider tightening sanctions in response to the attack on Israel.

  • The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.

  • Iran has found ways to bypass sanctions, shielded from western pressure as its main oil exports go to China. Tensions have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel, driving oil prices up by over 15%, while US efforts to sanction individual tankers carrying Iranian oil have had minimal impact so far.

  • Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.
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Deepening Energy Relations: Venezuela and UAE Forge Ahead: As twilight fell over Caracas, President Nicolás Maduro warmly welcomed UAE's Minister of State ...
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Deepening Energy Relations: Venezuela and UAE Forge Ahead
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Iran Sanctions: How the Iranian Regime Survives with Few Friends: Iran has hardly anything to do with world trade and the sanctions against the country are ...
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Iran Sanctions: How the Iranian Regime Survives with Few Friends
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Iranian attack on Israel: USA and Great Britain decide on sanctions against Iran: The United States and Great Britain impose sanctions on Iran because of the ...
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Iranian attack on Israel: USA and Great Britain decide on sanctions ...
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Are the rich becoming humble? Sales of superyachts collapse: Modest super rich? Sales of superyachts longer than 30 meters fell again in 2023
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Are the rich becoming humble? Sales of superyachts collapse