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Here are the Russian oligarch yachts being seized as sanctions take effect

Here are the Russian oligarch yachts being seized as sanctions...

Russian oligarchs are seeing their yachts seized by European authorities as sanctions...

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Microsoft halts all new product and service sales in Russia

Microsoft halts all new product and service sales in Russia

Microsoft said it's also stopping many aspects of its business in compliance with...

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Angry dock workers in the UK are refusing to unload Russian oil due to Ukraine invasion

Angry dock workers in the UK are refusing to unload Russian...

Tough sanctions mean that Russian ships can't dock at British ports, but a loophole...

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Shell defends decision to buy discounted oil from Russia

Shell defends decision to buy discounted oil from Russia

It was reportedly bought at a record discount, with many firms shunning Russian...

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Russia, Ukraine agree to ceasefire to evacuate 2 cities, but officials say attacks are ongoing

Russia, Ukraine agree to ceasefire to evacuate 2 cities,...

A temporary ceasefire agreed between Russia and Ukraine looks increasingly fragile,...

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China will raise defense spending by 7.1% in 2022, faster than last year

China will raise defense spending by 7.1% in 2022, faster...

China's defense spending this year is set to grow at its fastest pace since 2019,...

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Berkshire Hathaway reveals $5 billion stake in oil giant Occidental Petroleum

Berkshire Hathaway reveals $5 billion stake in oil giant...

A new SEC filing reveals someone at Berkshire Hathaway, either Buffett himself or...

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UAE is placed on money laundering watchdog's 'gray list'

UAE is placed on money laundering watchdog's 'gray list'

The UAE is the financial hub of the Middle East, home to numerous international...

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New Jersey will end omicron public health emergency, NYC to lift indoor vaccine mandate

New Jersey will end omicron public health emergency, NYC...

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the public health emergency declared in response...

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine is driving up air cargo costs

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is driving up air cargo costs

A surge in jet fuel prices and limited capacity is making airfreight more expensive.

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UAE set to be put on money laundering watchdog's 'gray list,' report says

UAE set to be put on money laundering watchdog's 'gray...

The UAE is the financial hub of the Middle East, home to numerous international...

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France seizes superyacht linked to Russia's Sechin as oligarch assets get targeted

France seizes superyacht linked to Russia's Sechin as oligarch...

French authorities have seized a yacht they say is linked to Russian oligarch Igor...

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White House asks Congress for additional $32.5 billion to support Ukraine, fight Covid

White House asks Congress for additional $32.5 billion...

OMB's letters to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats noted that even...

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A Russian oil and gas embargo is in the cards. And analysts warn it will have huge consequences

A Russian oil and gas embargo is in the cards. And analysts...

The U.S. has said the potential for sanctions on Russia's oil and gas flows is "certainly...

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After explosions hit Kyiv, dread grips the city over Russia's approaching military might

After explosions hit Kyiv, dread grips the city over Russia's...

There's widespread uncertainty in Kyiv over whether Russia will launch a full assault...

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IEA pushes Europe to wean itself off Russian gas after Ukraine invasion

IEA pushes Europe to wean itself off Russian gas after...

"Nobody is under any illusions anymore," Fatih Birol, the IEA's executive director,...