New cryptocurrency may be aiding Russia to dodge sanctions
London (AFP) - Russia could be turning to a new cryptocurrency called A7A5 to allow money to flow in and ...
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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EU, UK target Russian oil in tough new Ukraine war sanctions
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The European Union and Britain on Friday sought to ramp up economic pressure on Russia to ...
EU chief says pressure off for lower Russia oil price cap
Kananaskis (Canada) (AFP) - EU Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said surging energy prices have reduced the ...
As Trump mulls sanctions, Russia’s military economy slows
Moscow (AFP) - After three years of doom-defying growth, Russia's heavily militarised economy is slowing, facing a widening budget deficit ...
Global markets sink as rally over eased trade tensions fades
New York (AFP) - Global stock markets sank Wednesday on evaporating cheer over eased tariff tensions, while oil prices climbed ...
State Dept says Chevron must leave Venezuela, even as American freed
Washington (AFP) - The US State Department said Thursday that Chevron must wrap up operations in Venezuela next week as ...
EU preparing new sanctions on Russia, French minister tells AFP
Washington (AFP) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Thursday that the European Union is preparing to hit Russia with ...
German refinery’s plight prompts calls for return of Russian oil
Schwedt (Germany) (AFP) - No Russian oil has been delivered via the Druzhba pipeline to the PCK refinery in Germany ...
German refinery’s plight prompts calls for return of Russian oil
Schwedt (Germany) (AFP) - No Russian oil has been delivered via the Druzhba pipeline to the PCK refinery in Germany ...
What next for Venezuela as Trump goes after oil revenues?
Caracas (AFP) - President Donald Trump has revoked the licenses that allowed several transnational oil and gas companies to operate ...
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