Explosion sinks sanctioned Russian cargo ship off Spain’s coast
[Ryan Robertson] A RUSSIAN CARGO SHIP SUSPECTED OF TRANSPORTING MILITARY EQUIPMENT SANK IN THE MEDITERRANEAN. THE SHIP, CALLED…
Iran struggling to tackle energy crisis despite vast oil reserves
ISTANBUL Iran is grappling with an energy crisis amid the cold winter weather, with many factories and government…
EU readies 16th sanctions package against Russia to mark third anniversary of full-scale invasion – media
The European Union intends to adopt the next package of sanctions against Russia on 24 February, the third…
Slovakia profiting from war with Russian gas transit gambit, Kyiv charges – POLITICO
“We constantly ask for sanctions against the Russian nuclear industry,” the official said, granted anonymity to speak frankly…
EU-Sanctioned Russian Oil Still Hits Markets via Bulgaria
Even though the EU sanctions Russian oil, Bulgaria still allows crude to be processed at the Lukoil Burgas…
Week in Lithuania | President says 2025 budget allows 4% spending for defence; Neman Dawn leader Žemaitaitis threatens to leave Coalition
Last week, the top court found the ban on the promotion of LGBTIQ family concept unconstitutional; Foreign minister…
U.S. Targets Iran, Houthis, Smuggling, and Oil Trade with Sanctions
The U.S. is seeking to continue the pressure both on the regime in Iran and its efforts…
US warns Russia may accept North Korea as nuclear weapons state
The U.S. warned on Wednesday that Russia appears close to accepting North Korea as a nuclear weapons state…
UN warns Syria war ‘has not ended’, urges ‘inclusive’ political process | Syria’s War News
The United Nations special envoy for Syria has warned that the war “has not ended yet” despite the…
bne IntelliNews – Hungary and Slovakia block EU sanctions on Georgian Dream
Representatives from Hungary and Slovakia blocked proposed sanctions against Georgia’s ruling party, Georgian Dream (GD), following a discussion…
Hungary and Slovakia veto EU sanctions on Georgian officials as protests continue
The sanctions proposed by Kaja Kallas targeted state officials of Georgia involved in the repression of pro-European demonstrations.…
EU imposes sanctions on 26 people and two companies from Belarus
Stock Photo: Getty Images The EU Council has adopted restrictive measures against another 26 individuals and two companies…