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What's in the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia?
RTE Ireland
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July 18, 2025
The European Union has imposed its 18th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine. The package aims at dealing further blows to Russia's oil and energy industry. Here is a rundown of what is included in the latest sanctions...
UN talks with rival leaders of Cyprus fail to reach deal on new border crossings
KTAR - Arizona
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July 18, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief said Thursday that he would have liked more results from his meetings with the rival leaders of divided Cyprus, while the Turkish Cypriot leader said he was “very, very upset” that there was no...
'Incredible blow to our entire food system': USDA cuts millions to rural business centers
Fairbanks Daily News Miner - Alaska
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The termination of a United States Department of Agriculture program means $6 million in cuts for the Regional Food Business Center program in Alaska. The USDA announced Wednesday that it was terminating funding for the Regional Food Business...
Washington Commanders Sign Rookie Before Training Camp
Newsweek
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July 17, 2025
With NFL training camps around the corner, the Washington Commanders took care of some business on Thursday. According to a report, the team signed its second-round rookie, Trey Amos. Soon, the Commanders will officially announce the agreement....
Stocks consolidate after bumper week buoyed by resilient US economy
Leader Publications - Missouri
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US and European stock markets stalled or trimmed gains on Friday after a bullish week buoyed by US data and upbeat company earnings. New York -- whose S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite struck record highs on Thursday -- mainly held on to gains but made...
Washington Transportation Commission discusses future priorities in Spokane
FOX 28 - Washington State
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July 17, 2025
SPOKANE, Wash. – Over the past two days, Spokane has hosted the Washington Transportation Commission. The event provided an opportunity for the region to highlight its transportation successes and challenges as the state sets priorities for the...
Construction de logements : Edmundston lance un nouvel incitatif
Telegraph-Journal
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July 18, 2025
Afin de stimuler la création de nouveaux logements sur son territoire, la Ville d’Edmundston ajoute un cinquième programme d’aide financière.Article content Lors de la réunion publique du conseil municipal, qui s’est tenue le 15 juillet, on...
EU tolerance of French air traffic control strikes is unacceptable
The Times
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Summer has landed. So what better time to spend hours at an airport, waiting to take off? Or, better still, find your holiday flight’s been cancelled — and all because of those French air traffic controllers, who are once again on strike. It’s...
Watchdogs urge new prime minister to appoint economic bureau chief as reform is blocked
The Kyiv Independent
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July 18, 2025
Over 60 Ukrainian civil society and business groups on July 18 urged newly appointed Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko to appoint anti-corruption investigator Oleksandr Tsyvinsky as head of Ukraine's Economic Security Bureau. The call comes after...
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Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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House sends bill regulating stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency, to Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has passed two bills intended to boost the legitimacy of the cryptocurrency industry with new regulations as President Donald Trump has pushed...
Richmond appoints Angie Rodgers as director of economic development
North Richmond Today - Virginia
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July 18, 2025
Richmond, VA - The City of Richmond has announced the appointment of Angie Rodgers as Director of Economic Development. Rodgers comes from Prince George's County, Maryland, where she was the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic...
Liberia: UN Women Celebrates 15 Years with Photo Exhibition Showcasing Journey Toward Gender Equality
Front Page Africa
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July 18, 2025
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – A photographic exhibition celebrating 15 years of UN Women’s work in Liberia will open tonight at the EJS Ministerial Complex, offering a visual journey through the organization’s transformative impact on gender equality and...
The EU Budget’s CORE Is Rotten
Tax Foundation
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July 18, 2025
This week, the European Commission proposed new budget options for its next multiannual financial framework (MFF), which will run from 2028 to 2034. While it covers all aspects of the EU budget, it is worth zooming in on one new proposal for...
‘Plentiful’ toolbox: China mulls economy-boosting measures to counter ‘severe situation’
Hong Kong Free Press
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July 18, 2025
China has a “plentiful” toolbox to avoid an economic slump in the second half of the year, its commerce minister said Friday as he admitted it faced a “very severe and complex situation”. Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. File photo: China’s...
Le Directeur Général de la GRA promet un renforcement de la coopération douanière avec le Sénégal
The Voice Gambia
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July 18, 2025
Par: Binta Jaiteh Le Directeur Général (DG) de la Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), M. Yankuba Darboe, a réaffirmé l’engagement de son institution en faveur de la modernisation douanière régionale et de l’adoption des meilleures pratiques...
Russia not ruling out countermeasures against new EU sanctions: deputy FM
Xinhua News Agency
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MOSCOW, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Russia is not ruling out countermeasures following an analysis of the European Union's (EU's) 18th sanctions package, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said Friday. "Certainly, we will analyze their...
Ghana Highlights Jobs Crisis at UN Forum Despite Economic Gains
News Ghana
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July 18, 2025
Ghana’s Government Statistician Alhassan Iddrisu presented a stark assessment of the nation’s employment landscape at the UN High-Level Political Forum in New York, citing a 14.7% unemployment rate and youth joblessness exceeding 25% despite 5.7%...
How the EU is preparing to reach a tariff deal in Trump's game of chicken
CNBC
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July 18, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House on July 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images The U.S. has doubled down on its plan to impose 30% tariffs on the European Union next month, seeking...
Bloomberg: New EU sanctions may disrupt Russian Rosneft's Indian refinery stake sale
Ukrainska Pravda
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An oil refinery. Photo: Getty Images New EU sanctions on an Indian refinery processing Russian oil may hinder Russian energy giant Rosneft's plans to sell its stake. Source: Bloomberg Details: The largest Russian oil company seeks to exit its...
‘Lack of Political Will’ in EU’s Failure to Address Ongoing Gaza Genocide
The Palestine Chronicle
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July 18, 2025
Children return to search for belongings they left behind when they fled Rafah during the genocide. (Photo: via QNN) By Palestine Chronicle Staff The continued implementation of the EU-Israel Association Agreement while Israel commits serious...