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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...
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...
Slovakia Secures Assurances As EU Forces Through 18th Russia Sanctions Package
The European Conservative
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July 18, 2025
The European Union approved its 18th package of sanctions against Russia on Friday, July 18th, marking yet another step in its efforts to pressure Moscow over the ongoing war in Ukraine. But behind the headlines of ‘unity’ lies a deeper...
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...
UN issues horror warning after Putin's airstrikes on Ukraine soar
Irish Star
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July 17, 2025
Civilians throughout Ukraine "are facing levels of suffering we have not seen" as Russia intensifies its air offensive, launching over 500 drone and missile attacks in June, a UN Human Rights leader reports. The month saw the highest number of...
EU unveils blueprint for boosted 2-trillioneuro budget
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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AFP | Brussels Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com The EU executive proposed yesterday a long-term budget boosted to two trillion euros ($2.3 trillion) as Europe confronts complex challenges, from overseas competition to Russian aggression at its...
How the EU aims to put the squeeze on the Russian economy with new sanctions package
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 18, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
EU energy chief hails GSI as key strategic project
Cyprus Mail
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July 17, 2025
The EU commissioner for energy has dubbed the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) a project of “the utmost strategic significance” for Europe, according to media reports on Thursday. In an interview with Kathimerini newspaper, European Commissioner for...
Africa means business with reparations fight – President Mahama
Joy FM
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July 18, 2025
The President of Ghana and the African Union (AU) Champion for Reparations, John Dramani Mahama, has declared that Africa's call for reparative justice is no longer a whisper but a unified demand grounded in historical truth, moral clarity, and an...
US eyes 'back to basics' revamp of G20
BDNews24
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The United States aims to pare the Group of 20 major economies back to its financial roots next year when it takes over the rotating presidency from South Africa, sources familiar with the Trump administration's plans said. Washington has scaled...
Business Reuters US weekly jobless claims fall; job growth appears steady in July
Yahoo News
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell last week, pointing to steady job growth in July, though some laid off workers are experiencing long spells of unemployment because of a moderation in...
G20 nearing deal on communique, Godongwana says
Engineering News
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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said the Group of 20 advanced economies are nearing a deal on a communiqué. “We are closer to a making a deal and achieving a consensus that will emerge as a communiqué tomorrow,” Godongwana said in a Bloomberg...
UN Special Rapporteur calls for an end to Israel's impunity for genocide in Palestine
Radio Habana Cuba
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July 17, 2025
The UN Special Rapporteur criticized the pursuit of profit at the cost of human lives. Photo: EFE. The United Nations Special Rapporteur encouraged those who hesitate to confront the world's greatest powers, stating that unity and solidarity will...
Un responsable de l’UDP qualifie les critiques de Barrow de « citoyens patriotes »
The Voice Gambia
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July 17, 2025
Par: Kemo Kanyi Le porte-parole du Parti Démocratique Uni (UDP) pour la région de North Bank, Karamo Njie, a qualifié les critiques contre le gouvernement du président Adama Barrow de citoyens patriotes aspirant à une Gambie meilleure. Njie a fait...
Claudia Sheinbaum accelerates Mexico’s economic growth plan amid US tariff tensions
El País
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July 18, 2025
Plan Mexico — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s six-year roadmap to attract investment and bolster economic growth — is beginning to take shape amid a landscape full of uncertainties. The latest threat from former U.S. President Donald Trump...
Adams, Cuomo trade jabs in interviews as Dems-turned-independents court anti-Mamdani vote
Fox News
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July 20, 2025
Economist Steve Moore discusses New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s economic policies on ‘Fox Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Eric Adams took aim at each...
World Population Day 2025: Lagos, UN Urge More Investment In Youth Empowerment
New Telegraph
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July 18, 2025
The Lagos State Government, in partnership with some development agencies, has renewed its call for greater investment in youth empowerment as part of activities marking the 2025 World Population Day (WPD), celebrated annually on July 11....
Overview of the Cayman Islands Economic Substance requirements
JD Supra - California
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July 18, 2025
Key takeaways Each entity incorporated, established or registered in the Cayman Islands must file an annual economic substance notification with the Tax Information Authority (the "TIA"). A "relevant entity" conducting "relevant activity" must...
Energy Minister in Washington, DC: Bulgaria Reaffirms Position as Reliable Partner in Transatlantic Energy Cooperation
Bulgarian News Agency
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A Bulgarian delegation led by Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov held a series of meetings with representatives of the US Department of State and the Department of Energy, the Energy Ministry said on Friday. The discussions focused on deepening the...