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How Trump is rethinking economic power
2 weeks, 4 days ago

How Trump is rethinking economic power

Live Mint  

In September, Donald Trump made an impassioned defense of the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency: “If we lost the dollar as the world currency, I think that would be the equivalent of losing a war." Yet Trump’s defense of the dollar is a window into how he thinks the U.S. should exercise its economic power. “The more that …

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Venezuela targets opposition with bill that codifies economic sanctions as crimes against humanity
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Venezuela targets opposition with bill that codifies economic sanctions as crimes against humanity

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday approved a bill that codifies economic sanctions, like those imposed by the United States, as crimes against humanity and allows the prosecution of anyone who expresses support for the measures. The bill, approved by the unicameral National Assembly, implicitly targets leading opposition leaders, many of whom have supported economic sanctions as a means …

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After Trump Win, Indian-Americans Push For US Action On Persecution Of Bangladeshi Hindus
1 month, 1 week ago

After Trump Win, Indian-Americans Push For US Action On Persecution Of Bangladeshi Hindus

ABP News  

Washington: Indian Americans are working to reach out to the new Trump administration and the Congress next year to seek action against the Bangladeshi regime, including imposing economic sanctions, an influential community leader has said. Encouraged by the recent statement of President-elect Donald Trump on Bangladesh, Dr Bharat Barai, an Indian American physician, exuded confidence that Trump would act against …

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Apparently 'ridiculous' lite bite is a painful snap
4 months, 1 week ago

Apparently 'ridiculous' lite bite is a painful snap

China Daily  

This photo taken on Oct 11, 2023 shows the US Capitol building in Washington, D.C., the United States. On July 30, the US Treasury Department sanctioned multiple entities, including some Chinese companies, claiming their transactions with some Iranian companies helped the latter obtain key components for the production of missiles and drones that are banned by the US' sanctions against …

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Iran’s new president is sworn in and pledges to keep trying to remove Western sanctions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran’s new president is sworn in and pledges to keep trying to remove Western sanctions

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran swore in the country’s new president on Tuesday, with the reformist politician and heart surgeon Masoud Pezeshkian pledging that his administration will keep trying to remove economic sanctions imposed by the West over Tehran’s controversial nuclear program. “I am optimistic about the future.” Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Sunday officially endorsed Pezeshkian, urging him …

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As Maduro faces Gonzalez in Venezuela, sanctions remain a key hurdle
4 months, 3 weeks ago

As Maduro faces Gonzalez in Venezuela, sanctions remain a key hurdle

Al Jazeera  

In his tenure Maduro has seen an economic meltdown as GDP contracted 70 percent and 7.7 million Venezuelans fled in search of work. But even if Gonzalez wins,” Rodrigo acknowledged, “I’m not sure he can transform the country like Chavez did.” During his tenure, Chavez successfully used high oil prices – the lifeblood of Venezuela’s economy – to double Venezuela’s …

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Iranians go to vote burdened by economic pain and unmoved by promises
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Iranians go to vote burdened by economic pain and unmoved by promises

The Hindu  

As Iranians head to the polls for legislative and other elections on Friday, candidates have promised them on campaign posters to "fight corruption" and "fix the economy". Just because Iranians elect a new parliament, "things won't become cheaper," said fashion vendor Fatima, 21, who complained that many people can no longer afford new clothes. "People's economic situation is terrible," she …

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UN-backed food expert calls on Venezuela to tackle hunger and urges end to economic sanctions
10 months, 1 week ago

UN-backed food expert calls on Venezuela to tackle hunger and urges end to economic sanctions

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — A United Nations-backed expert on food security on Wednesday urged Venezuela’s government to develop a robust plan to address hunger and malnutrition affecting its population, and called for an end to the crippling economic sanctions imposed on the South American country. He said social programs created in response to severe food shortages have morphed into “charitable handouts” …

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UN-backed food expert calls on Venezuela to tackle hunger and urges end to economic sanctions
10 months, 1 week ago

UN-backed food expert calls on Venezuela to tackle hunger and urges end to economic sanctions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A United Nations-backed expert on …

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Sanctions threat looms over Bangladesh’s garment sector ahead of elections
1 year ago

Sanctions threat looms over Bangladesh’s garment sector ahead of elections

Al Jazeera  

Garment manufacturers worry a one-sided national vote could lead to economic sanctions for the nation and them. Dhaka, Bangladesh — Weeks after turbulent wage-hike protests and subsequent factory closures, Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry, a key revenue earner for the nation, is dealing with a new phase of anxiety: “possible” economic sanctions by the country’s Western partners. It was just a …

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Venezuela’s government and US-backed faction of the opposition agree to work on electoral conditions
1 year, 2 months ago

Venezuela’s government and US-backed faction of the opposition agree to work on electoral conditions

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s government and a faction of the opposition formally agreed Tuesday to work together to reach a series of basic conditions for the next presidential election, including scheduling the contest for the second half of 2024. The government’s representatives and the opposition’s delegates also agreed to “promote” with electoral authorities various measures to update the country’s voting …

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Russian foreign minister visits Venezuela, offers support
1 year, 8 months ago

Russian foreign minister visits Venezuela, offers support

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Russia and Venezuela reviewed some of their hundreds of bilateral agreements covering the financial, energy, agricultural and other sectors during discussions between their top diplomats and other high-level officials Tuesday in the South American country. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Venezuelan counterpart Yván Gil held a joint press conference in Caracas hours after the former …

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India-Russia Business Dialogue Moscow Eyes Trade And Investment Pacts Use Of National Currency Business Ties With India
1 year, 8 months ago

India-Russia Business Dialogue Moscow Eyes Trade And Investment Pacts Use Of National Currency Business Ties With India

ABP News  

With booming oil trade between the two countries, Russia is now planning to have a free trade agreement and an investment deal with India in order to boost business and economic ties between both countries even as Moscow has come under crippling economic sanctions due to its war against Ukraine. Addressing the Indian industry Monday along with External Affairs Minister …

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'Economic crisis awaiting.. Russia may run out of money by next year', claims outspoken Oligarch Deripaska
1 year, 9 months ago

'Economic crisis awaiting.. Russia may run out of money by next year', claims outspoken Oligarch Deripaska

India TV News  

Awaiting crisis: Amid the unprecedented crisis that erupted following the escalation of the brutal war against Ukraine, a Russian oligarch made a big claim wherein he asserted that Moscow would run out of money by 2024. According to outspoken Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, the country would plunge into further economic crisis, if it does not attract foreign investments. "There will …

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Lessons learnt after One Year of Ukraine War: Hard Power is Back
1 year, 9 months ago

Lessons learnt after One Year of Ukraine War: Hard Power is Back

News 18  

War is instructive and the present Ukrainian conflict is no exception. However, the Ukraine War has brought to the fore the role of the private sector, which is engaging in direct cyber combat against Russian cyber-attacks in support of Ukraine. A month after the Russia-Ukraine War, General Naravane had said, “The biggest lesson is that we have to be ready …

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We understand India’s economic constraints on Russian sanctions, oil price cap: German Foreign Minister Baerbock
2 years ago

We understand India’s economic constraints on Russian sanctions, oil price cap: German Foreign Minister Baerbock

The Hindu  

Europe’s “oil price cap”, meant to target Russian oil exports, which goes into effect on Monday will be top of the agenda as Germany’s Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock meets with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for bilateral talks. Ms. Baerbock’s visit is meant to set the stage for the bi-annual India-Germany summit meeting, as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is …

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Anthony Albanese says Australia is the largest non-NATO contributor to Ukraine. Is that correct?
2 years, 4 months ago

Anthony Albanese says Australia is the largest non-NATO contributor to Ukraine. Is that correct?

ABC  

The claim As Russia's invasion of Ukraine reached its fourth month, the country's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urged the international community to do more to support Ukraine. Speaking to Sky News on July 7 upon returning to Australia, Mr Albanese said Australia had been "the largest non-NATO contributor" to Ukraine. In addition, counting only bilateral military aid excludes multilateral contributions made …

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West African leaders lift economic sanctions on Mali
2 years, 5 months ago

West African leaders lift economic sanctions on Mali

Al Jazeera  

Leaders from the Economic Community of West African States gathered to assess efforts to secure timetables for restoring civilian rule in Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso. Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States have lifted economic and financial sanctions imposed on Mali, after its military rulers proposed a 24-month transition to democracy and published a new electoral law. …

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Venezuela’s Maduro in Iran for political and economic talks
2 years, 6 months ago

Venezuela’s Maduro in Iran for political and economic talks

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro arrived Friday in the Iranian capital of Tehran on a two-day state visit, the country’s state-run media reported. A high-ranking political and economic delegation from Venezuela, which like Iran is under heavy U.S. sanctions, is accompanying Maduro on the visit, following an invitation from Iran’s hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi. Iran this week started …

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War in Ukraine, turmoil in Pakistan and crisis in Sri Lanka | the view from india
2 years, 8 months ago

War in Ukraine, turmoil in Pakistan and crisis in Sri Lanka | the view from india

The Hindu  

This article forms a part of the View From India newsletter curated by The Hindu’s foreign affairs experts. A total economic collapse of Sri Lanka, its Indian Ocean neighbour with close cultural ties, is not in India’s interest. U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser Daleep Singh said in New Delhi there will be “consequences” for any country, including India, that conducts …

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Economic shock and awe: The strategy behind the economic sanctions against Russia
2 years, 9 months ago

Economic shock and awe: The strategy behind the economic sanctions against Russia

CBS News  

In Ukraine today, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of war crimes over its continued bombardment of the port city of Mariupol, after reports of a military strike on an art school sheltering hundreds of civilians. Sharyn Alfonsi: Putin's called the sanctions akin to a declaration of war. Daleep Singh: The best projections I see out there right now are suggesting …

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Russia-Ukraine crisis updates | March 13, 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia-Ukraine crisis updates | March 13, 2022

The Hindu  

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine entered its 18th day, Russia intesnfied its offensive on the capital city of Kyiv, and the port city of Mariupol, where a Mosque was shelled. About 50 Russians converged on Limassol’s promenade prior to joining with other protesters Sunday to chant slogans including “Stop the war, stop Putin” and “Russia without Putin.” They waved …

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Sanctions on Russia, what is the impact on India?
2 years, 9 months ago

Sanctions on Russia, what is the impact on India?

The Hindu  

As the West announces more sanctions and decouples from Russia, should India brace for impact? Since February 21, when Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the recognition of sovereignty of two Ukraine states and February 24, when he announced military operations on Ukraine, a number of countries have announced a massive list of sanctions against Russia, aimed at “isolating” the Russian …

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What’s awaiting Russia may be much worse than the chaos of 1990s
2 years, 9 months ago

What’s awaiting Russia may be much worse than the chaos of 1990s

Al Jazeera  

If Putin does not change course – and fast – Russia may find itself in an economic catastrophe akin to that of 1918. President Vladimir Putin has long justified his strongman rule through warnings that without his guiding hand, Russia would be destined to fall back into the chaos of the 1990s when Russians experienced a drastic decline in living …

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