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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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 financial watchdogs propose adding ESG risk to stress tests
Green Central Banking
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July 17, 2025
EU finance watchdogs are proposing that member state banking and insurance regulators add environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks into stress tests to harmonise the practice among EU supervisors. “ESG risks can have far-reaching...
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...
EU’s rejection of Russian gas leading to adverse consequences — Putin
TASS
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July 17, 2025
MOSCOW, July 17. /TASS/. The policy of the European Union on the phased reduction of the share of Russian gas in its market has already resulted to adverse consequences for its economy, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the meeting with...
EU Commission strips farming plan of money for climate and nature
Greenpeace International
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July 17, 2025
Brussels – The European Commission has removed dedicated funding to help farmers move to nature-friendly methods in its long-term budget and proposed update to the EU’s farming policy, published today after being announced yesterday afternoon....
EU-Armenia SME Fund, managed by Amber Capital Armenia, invests USD 4 million in Auto Gallery
ARKA
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YEREVAN, July 17. /ARKA/. EU-Armenia SME Fund is investing USD 4 million in Auto Gallery CJSC. The investment proceeds will support the company’s expansion projects and assist in improving its environmental, social and corporate governance...
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...
G20 finance chiefs meet under tariff cloud in South Africa
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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South Africa urged G20 countries to provide global and cooperative leadership to tackle challenges including rising trade barriers as the club's finance chiefs met on Thursday under the shadow of President Donald Trump's tariff threats. The G20,...
EU official sees hope for T&T amid carbon tax threat
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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With T&T’s energy sector bracing for the impact of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in early 2026, one EU official says there’s still reason for optimism and potential for transformation. CBAM...
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...
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....
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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...