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EU chief proposes raising tariffs on Russian grain

BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 22, 2024 (AFP) - EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday Brussels was proposing raising tariffs…

Iran and Venezuela have ‘common enemies,’ Raisi says in Caracas

CARACAS, June 13, 2023 (AFP) -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi began a rare diplomatic tour of Latin America on Monday…

Russian President Vladimir Putin says sanctions could have ‘negative’ impact on Russia

  President Vladimir Putin conceded Wednesday that sanctions imposed on Russia for its intervention in Ukraine could bring about "negative"…

Canada sending four more Leopard tanks to Ukraine

Toronto, Canada | AFP | Canada is sending four additional battle tanks to Ukraine -- doubling its commitment -- and…

EU agrees fresh sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) -- The EU agreed a fresh round of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine on…

EU extends Myanmar sanctions, targets minister and judge

  Brussels, Belgium | AFP | The EU on Tuesday extended its sanctions on Myanmar's junta, targeting 19 more individuals…

Megayacht sparks warnings Hong Kong could become Russia haven

by Jerome Taylor and Su Xinqi Agence France-Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- The recent visit of a Russian megayacht…

Iran vows ‘immediate’ response to new EU sanctions

Tehran, Iran (AFP) -- Iran vowed Monday an "immediate" response to the European Union as it prepares new sanctions on…

UK sanctions Putin circle including alleged girlfriend

Britain on Friday sanctioned 12 members of Russian President Vladimir Putin's "inner circle" including his reputed girlfriend, accusing them of…

US slaps sanctions on Putin’s daughters, Russia’s biggest banks

  The White House announced sanctions Wednesday targeting Russia's top public and private banks and two daughters of Vladimir Putin,…

France says, sanctions will cause ‘collapse’ of Russian economy

PARIS, France (AFP) -- France said on Tuesday that Western sanctions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine will cause…

Oil soars, ruble dives on fallout from Russia sanctions

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Oil prices surged Monday while the ruble collapsed and global stocks mostly retreated after…

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