• 11/20/2024

EU wants sanctioning Russian nuclear, oil and gas sector — Hungary’s Foreign Minister

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Hungarian government “will not allow any sanctions that would contradict interests of Hungary, its national security and energy security,” Peter Szijjarto noted https://tass.com/world/1874161

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Russian Agriculture Ministry suggests renewing rice export ban until June 30, 2025

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The prohibition does not apply to rice exported from Russia to the member-states of the Eurasian Economic Union, the humanitarian aid to foreign nations https://tass.com/economy/1874159

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Ukraine to establish military ombudsperson, candidates already shortlisted – Ukraine’s defence minister

Pravda Ukraine The post of military ombudsperson will soon be introduced in Ukraine to safeguard the rights of military personnel. The appointment is expected to be announced shortly. Source: Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umierov during a briefing on 18 November, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine Quote: “We have been working on establishing a military ombudsperson. This…

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Biden touts six-fold climate funding increase under his administration: ‘A defining cause of my presidency’

Fox News President Biden bragged about achieving his goal of delivering $11 billion per year in climate financing, which represents a six-fold increase since 2021. Biden’s comments came during a historic trip to the Amazon rainforest in South America over the weekend, during which he declared “nobody” could reverse “the clean energy revolution” ongoing in…

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US targets Israeli settler group with sanctions, Treasury Dept website shows

Jerusalem Post The sanctions also target a subsidiary of Amana called Binyanei Bar Amana. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-829673

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Inflation expectations of households staying flat in November — Central Bank

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Observed inflation totaled 15.3% in each of October and November and 14.4% in September 2024 https://tass.com/economy/1874157

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EU Sanctions Russian Shipping Firms and Iranian Ports Over Drone Supplies to Russia

Moscow Times Vessels operated by VTS Broker, Arapax and MG Flot were identified as transporting Iranian military-related goods, including drone parts. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/11/18/eu-sanctions-russian-shipping-firms-and-iranian-ports-over-drone-supplies-to-russia-a87050

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3 Hong Kong franchised bus firms apply to increase fares by up to 9.5%

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. KMB and New Lantao Bus want to raise fares by 6.5 per cent, while Citybus is seeking an increase of nearly 9.5 per cent for most routes. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3287108/3-hong-kong-franchised-bus-firms-apply-increase-fares-95?utm_source=rss_feed

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EU announces sanctions on Iran’s shipping lines

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The EU widens its boycotts on Iran by including the country’s shipping lines in its sanctions list. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/11/18/737466/EU-sanctions-Iran-shipping-lines

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White House avoids direct comments on letting Ukraine use ATACMSs on targets in Russia

Pravda Ukraine The White House has refused to directly confirm that Ukraine has been authorised to use long-range ATACMS missiles against military targets located in Russia but did mention that it is developing a response to North Korea’s involvement in the war against Kyiv. Source: The New York Times, as reported by European Pravda Details:…

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