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Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
3 hours ago

Ukraine: Several killed as Russia strikes bus, other targets

Ukrainian drone strikes and Russian artillery attacks continue to escalate, resulting in civilian casualties amid calls for a ceasefire during Orthodox Easter.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
3 hours ago

Ukraine: Several killed as Russia strikes bus, other targets

Ukrainian drone strikes and Russian artillery attacks continue to escalate, resulting in civilian casualties amid calls for a ceasefire during Orthodox Easter.
fromemptywheel
7 hours ago

Putin's Puppet Project in Peril - emptywheel

Using Hungarian public money - funnelled through legally insulated foundations partly funded by Russian oil revenues - Orbán has built a cross-border network of populist right think tanks, journalists and activists.
Europe politics
#trump
World news
fromAxios
3 hours ago

Iran talks show glimmer of progress as Trump deadline looms

Trump threatened Iran with destruction of infrastructure if they do not comply with demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

Trump's Threat to Destroy Iran Shows a President Reduced to ZERO Options

Trump's threat of annihilation reflects a position of weakness rather than strength in negotiations with Iran.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
21 hours ago

What Happens When Trump Feels Cornered

Trump's recent threats against Iran reflect a dangerous escalation in rhetoric and strategy, potentially violating international law and undermining diplomatic efforts.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

US denies nuclear plan as deadline on threat to Iran civilisation' looms

Trump's nuclear threats against Iran have raised significant concerns, despite White House denials of any plans to use nuclear weapons.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
12 hours ago

Iran war: Trump amps up threats ahead of Hormuz deadline

Trump warns of catastrophic consequences if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz, while expressing hope for a positive outcome.
World news
fromAxios
3 hours ago

Iran talks show glimmer of progress as Trump deadline looms

Trump threatened Iran with destruction of infrastructure if they do not comply with demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

Trump's Threat to Destroy Iran Shows a President Reduced to ZERO Options

Trump's threat of annihilation reflects a position of weakness rather than strength in negotiations with Iran.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
21 hours ago

What Happens When Trump Feels Cornered

Trump's recent threats against Iran reflect a dangerous escalation in rhetoric and strategy, potentially violating international law and undermining diplomatic efforts.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

US denies nuclear plan as deadline on threat to Iran civilisation' looms

Trump's nuclear threats against Iran have raised significant concerns, despite White House denials of any plans to use nuclear weapons.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
12 hours ago

Iran war: Trump amps up threats ahead of Hormuz deadline

Trump warns of catastrophic consequences if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz, while expressing hope for a positive outcome.
Information security
fromLos Angeles Times
1 hour ago

Iran attempting cyber attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure, officials say

U.S. intelligence warns of Iranian cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, particularly through exploitation of Rockwell Automation's products.
Business
fromFortune
6 hours ago

Small businesses are 'doing fine.' That's a problem for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce | Fortune

Small businesses are increasingly anxious about the economy, with sentiment declining due to inflation and the Iran conflict.
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Israel's Restrictions on Gaza's Banking System Have Led to a Currency Crisis

In Gaza, our suffering has come not only from the political war between Hamas and Israel but also from the economic war that we have been living with since October 7, 2023.
Berlin food
#strait-of-hormuz
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

Trump says US could charge for Strait of Hormuz passage amid Iran war

Trump proposes charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting US military control over the strategic waterway post-war.
fromIndependent
2 days ago
Europe news

Why war on Iran could soon empty shelves worldwide of various foods, medicines and consumer goods

Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

Trump says US could charge for Strait of Hormuz passage amid Iran war

Trump proposes charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting US military control over the strategic waterway post-war.
fromIndependent
2 days ago
Europe news

Why war on Iran could soon empty shelves worldwide of various foods, medicines and consumer goods

fromFortune
1 day ago

Millions of Americans paid billions in tariffs later ruled illegal - and they won't see a dime back | Fortune

Low- and middle-income families and small businesses accounted for well over half of the U.S. population, yet they paid a disproportionate share of their incomes to the government due to IEEPA tariffs.
US Elections
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Russia Moves to Formalize Cryptocurrency Market With New Legislation

Russia's State Duma introduced bills to regulate crypto transactions, capping non-qualified investors at $3,730 annually and mandating tax reporting.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I was the US soft power czar. Our reputation may never recover from this

American global favorability fluctuates significantly with wars and presidential leadership, impacting soft power and international influence.
#us-russia-relations
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
4 days ago

German customs raid companies over suspected exports to Russia

German customs raided companies suspected of illegally exporting to Russia, violating EU sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion.
#iran
Podcast
fromWIRED
4 days ago

'Uncanny Valley': Iran's Threats on US Tech, Trump's Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket's Pop-up Flop

Iran threatens US tech firms amid ongoing tensions and preparations for midterm elections are underway.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

Israel threatens Iran's trains, railways before Trump's deadline expires

The bridge between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain is closed due to threats of Iranian attacks amid escalating tensions with the US and Israel.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The good old days are gone': how will US prices stand as war in Iran surges on?

The war in Iran is driving up prices across the economy, affecting gasoline, airline tickets, and logistics costs.
Podcast
fromWIRED
4 days ago

'Uncanny Valley': Iran's Threats on US Tech, Trump's Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket's Pop-up Flop

Iran threatens US tech firms amid ongoing tensions and preparations for midterm elections are underway.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

Israel threatens Iran's trains, railways before Trump's deadline expires

The bridge between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain is closed due to threats of Iranian attacks amid escalating tensions with the US and Israel.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The good old days are gone': how will US prices stand as war in Iran surges on?

The war in Iran is driving up prices across the economy, affecting gasoline, airline tickets, and logistics costs.
#russia
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Ukraine fends off increased attacks, strikes Russian oil revenue

Russia's spring offensive has not gained ground, while Ukraine has severely disrupted Russian oil exports, impacting revenue significantly.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Russia closes loophole to fully block payments for Apple services

Russia is intensifying its crackdown on online speech by targeting VPNs and restricting access to Apple digital services.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day ago

While the U.S. Focuses on Iran, Russia and China See Strategic Gain

Russia and China are leveraging Iran's instability to undermine U.S. influence while securing their own strategic interests.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Ukraine fends off increased attacks, strikes Russian oil revenue

Russia's spring offensive has not gained ground, while Ukraine has severely disrupted Russian oil exports, impacting revenue significantly.
Venture
fromFortune
5 days ago

Trump hails 'tremendous progress' in Iran but all Wall Street heard was 'back to escalation' | Fortune

SpaceX has filed for a $75 billion IPO while global markets decline due to rising oil prices.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Geopolitical tensions and energy volatility shape global markets - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Major indices, including the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average, all recorded gains, with the Nasdaq delivering its strongest weekly performance since November.
Europe news
Business
fromnews.bitcoin.com
19 hours ago

Iran War Pushes Europe and Japan Recession Risk to 50%, BCA Research Says

BCA Research estimates 40% chance of U.S. recession; oil prices could reach $200 with sustained 10% supply cuts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Trump's war could see fuel rationing and global recession within months, experts warn

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the need for accessible reporting.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Iran war and Russia talks strain relations between Ukraine and the United States

Zelenskiy criticized U.S. demands for troop withdrawal in exchange for security guarantees amid ongoing tensions with Trump and Russia.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
9 hours ago

Three Things the Consensus Gets Wrong About the Iran War

Pessimism about the U.S. war with Iran stems from skepticism, professional incentives, and sometimes ignorance of military terminology.
fromFortune
1 day ago

Russia's key Baltic port resumes crude loading after attacks | Fortune

Ust-Luga, a key oil-export outlet in Russia's west, stopped at the end of March as Ukraine stepped up attacks on energy infrastructure along the Baltic coast.
Europe news
#iran-war
fromInc
1 hour ago
World news

The Iran War Is Disrupting More Than Oil. Here's What Could Get Expensive Next

World news
fromwww.npr.org
9 hours ago

Beer cans, helium balloons and mortgages: An unexpected mix of things affected by the war

The Iran war has caused significant global shortages and price increases in essential commodities, affecting daily life and economic stability.
fromInc
1 hour ago
World news

The Iran War Is Disrupting More Than Oil. Here's What Could Get Expensive Next

World news
fromwww.npr.org
9 hours ago

Beer cans, helium balloons and mortgages: An unexpected mix of things affected by the war

The Iran war has caused significant global shortages and price increases in essential commodities, affecting daily life and economic stability.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

The opening bars of a geoeconomic funeral march

Economic uncertainty is high, with potential stagflation and recession risks due to geopolitical tensions and energy market disruptions.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Why Trump Thinks He Can Walk Away From the Strait of Hormuz

America's energy independence allows it to impose economic pain on others without suffering itself during the current oil supply crisis.
World politics
fromRealagriculture
5 days ago

Frontlines: Escalation in Iran conflict could trigger pandemic-level disruption to global economy

Escalating Middle East conflict threatens global energy flows, economic stability, and Canadian agriculture and trade.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Ukraine: 3 killed in Odesa, Kyiv targets Russian oil exports

Russian drone attacks on Odesa killed three and injured 15, targeting residential buildings and critical infrastructure.
World news
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

'Tuesday will be power plant day and bridge day' - Donald Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure this week

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to Donald Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but recovering.
#cuba
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Cubans study oil tanker diplomacy for signs of progress in secret talks with US

The arrival of a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in Cuba suggests ongoing negotiations between the US and Cuba despite the oil blockade.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Cubans study oil tanker diplomacy for signs of progress in secret talks with US

The arrival of a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in Cuba suggests ongoing negotiations between the US and Cuba despite the oil blockade.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

Russia jails former Kursk governor in Ukraine incursion-linked graft probe

Alexei Smirnov, former governor of Kursk, was sentenced to 14 years for accepting bribes linked to inadequate border fortifications against Ukraine.
Europe news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

For Russia, Trump's sanctions pause means more money to fight Ukraine

The U.S. Treasury's 30-day license allowing energy traders to purchase Russian crude on tankers without secondary sanctions risk undermines four years of sanctions designed to restrict Moscow's war financing.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ukraine war briefing: Russian oil facilities burn as Zelenskyy tours Middle East

Ukrainian drones targeted Russian oil infrastructure, causing significant damage and disruptions to oil exports and air defense systems.
#russia-sanctions
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Ukraine, EU allies slam US decision to roll back Russia oil sanctions

Trump administration's partial sanctions rollback on Russia provides approximately $10 billion for Russian military operations, undermining peace efforts and strengthening Russia's position in the Ukraine war.
Europe news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

UK urges allies to keep up pressure on Russia as US eases sanctions

The UK will not ease sanctions on Russian oil despite the US Treasury easing restrictions on some Russian oil already in transit to stabilize global energy markets.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Ukraine, EU allies slam US decision to roll back Russia oil sanctions

Trump administration's partial sanctions rollback on Russia provides approximately $10 billion for Russian military operations, undermining peace efforts and strengthening Russia's position in the Ukraine war.
Europe news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

UK urges allies to keep up pressure on Russia as US eases sanctions

The UK will not ease sanctions on Russian oil despite the US Treasury easing restrictions on some Russian oil already in transit to stabilize global energy markets.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Slovakia PM calls on EU to lift sanctions on Russian oil and gas

Slovakia's prime minister calls for the EU to end sanctions on Russian oil and gas to address the energy crisis from the Iran war.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Ukraine hits port in Russia's Primorsk, oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod

Ukrainian drone strikes targeted Russia's Primorsk port and NORSI oil refinery, causing fuel leaks and a fire, impacting oil export capabilities.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Economic fighters': the volunteers helping direct sanctions against Russia

Targeted sanctions on CNC machine tools constrained Russia's ability to produce precision military components, shifting procurement toward lower-quality Chinese machines and smuggling routes.
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

How Donald Trump's War on Iran Helps Vladimir Putin's War on Ukraine

In 2021, when Olga Rudenko and other journalists launched the Kyiv Independent, they were committed to making a publication that wouldn't face political pressure from an owner. A few months later, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the Independent began reporting breaking news from the front lines.
Russo-Ukrainian War
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

What is the EU's anti-coercion 'bazooka' it could use against US?

The EU can impose import and export restrictions and limit US firms' access to public procurement using a 2023 trade defence instrument against economic coercion.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

How North Korea is using Belarus to deepen ties with Russia

Kim Jong Un and Alexander Lukashenko signed a friendship treaty, enhancing cooperation between North Korea and Belarus amid their alignment with Russia.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Trump could lift sanctions on Russia and other nations - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

In some countries, we're going to take those sanctions off until this straightens out. Trump told reporters, although he did not clarify which countries might benefit from this potential policy shift. At present, the United States enforces sanctions that restrict oil trade with several nations, including Iran, Venezuela, Russia, Syria, and North Korea.
World news
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Ukraine: Raids in Germany over violation of Russia sanctions

Five men arrested in Lubeck for allegedly exporting goods to Russian defense companies; trilateral talks involving Russia and Ukraine will continue in Abu Dhabi.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

The US is temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil, a key pressure point for the Kremlin's war chest

The US temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil until April 11 to address global crude supply shortages from Middle East conflicts, though Treasury officials claim the financial benefit to Russia will be minimal.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump shouldn't ease Russia sanctions they are choking its economy

Trump waived sanctions on Indian purchases of Russian oil to keep global oil prices low, prioritizing domestic fuel costs over maintaining pressure on Putin's economy.
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