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Sanctions imposed by EU hurt Europe, not Russia
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Sanctions recently imposed by the European Union are causing greater harm to European countries than to Russia, according to Kirill Dmitriev, a top aide to President Vladimir Putin and Russia’s investment envoy. Dmitriev made the remarks...
China-ASEAN Expo's official social media accounts go live!
China Daily Global
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At the 21st CAEXPO in 2024, a total of 109 projects were signed on-site. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The official Facebook and Instagram accounts for the China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO), jointly launched by CAEXPO and China Daily New Media...
Il Mar Cinese Meridionale tra dialogo, interferenze e sfide regionali
Strategic Culture
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July 21, 2025
Alla luce della storica centralità geografica del Mar Cinese Meridionale, la regione si conferma oggi come crocevia strategico globale. Se da un lato la cooperazione Cina–ASEAN fa passi in avanti, dall’altro emergono le provocazioni delle...
Indonesia not out of woods despite US, EU deals
The Jakarta Post
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espite Indonesia’s recent success at scoring a significantly lower tariff rate with the United States and finalizing a long-awaited free trade pact with the European Union, experts have warned that the strategic implications behind these rushed...
Netherlands’ FM on 18th sanctions package: ‘Ramping up economic pressure with robust measures’
Ukrinform
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Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp emphasized the importance of the European Union’s 18th package of sanctions against Russia, highlighting the EU’s determination to intensify economic pressure. According to Ukrinform, he shared the statement...
Thailand’s Strategic Position in ASEAN Supply Chains
Thailand Business News
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July 19, 2025
Thailand is emerging as a strategic hub in ASEAN for supply chain resilience, with developed infrastructure and business-friendly policies. Key projects include the Eastern Economic Corridor and significant logistics enhancements. The country’s...
EU warns Cyprus over atmospheric pollutants law
Cyprus Mail
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July 18, 2025
The European Commission on Thursday sent Cyprus a “reasoned opinion” over the country’s failure to transpose into its legal system a directive regarding the reporting of projected emissions of some atmospheric pollutants. A reasoned opinion is the...
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....
Cyprus Business Now: hotel bookings, GSI, student costs, rental properties, ICT
Cyprus Mail
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July 19, 2025
President of the hoteliers association (Pasyxe) Thanos Michaelides on Friday said hotel occupancy in July ranges between 80 and 85 per cent, stating that the flow of reservations is normal for this time of year. “We are at the peak of the summer...
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...
Equities little changed; US yields dip as investors look to tariffs, earnings, economic data
London South East
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US stocks barely changed after mixed economic data, earnings * Wall Street had hit records after solid data on Thursday * Oil settles down as investors weigh impact of fresh EU sanctions on Russia By Sinéad Carew and Iain Withers NEW YORK/LONDON,...
FinMin Aurangzeb holds 'productive' trade, tariff talks in Washington
GEO TV
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July 19, 2025
Finance Minister meets top US trade and commerce officials. Islamabad pushes for preferential tariffs in Washington meetings. Pakistan may lower duties on US cotton and soybean exports. ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has held...
Verso un ordine globale inclusivo: la visione del Vietnam al vertice BRICS di Rio de Janeiro
Strategic Culture
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July 19, 2025
Il Primo Ministro Phạm Minh Chính ha ribadito il ruolo centrale delle nazioni in via di sviluppo nel rafforzamento del multilateralismo, presentando proposte concrete su ambiente, salute, commercio e intelligenza artificiale. Inoltre, numerosi...
Chinese vice finance minister calls for multilateralism, free trade at G20 meeting
Global Times
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Photo: Ministry of Finance of China Chinese vice minister of finance Liao Min called on all parties to uphold multilateralism and free trade at the Group of Twenty (G20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Durban, South Africa,...
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...
Gender gap grows wider and wider
The Lewistown Sentinel - Pennsylvania
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The gender gap, we’re informed by some of the best polling analysts in the business, is bigger than ever. Ever, in this case, means since the election of 1980, when men were more willing than women to vote for Ronald Reagan and oust Jimmy Carter....
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...
Aurangzeb holds 'productive' trade talks in Washington
The News International
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb rushed to Washington and held crucial talks with the Trump administration to negotiate a potential trade deal. “Hopefully, trade talks will be concluded,” said a top minister of the Shehbaz...
Elon Musk’s Pro-Austerity Party Might Still Change Politics
Forbes
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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 30: Tesla CEO Elon Musk listens as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to ... More reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)Getty Images To read...
The EU Council approved the 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions
AK&M
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AK&M 18 July 2025 16:39 The EU Council has approved the 18th package of economic and individual restrictive measures against Russia. The EU reduces the G7 price limit for Russian oil to $47.6 from $60 per barrel. This is stated in the message of...