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US U-Turn On Russian Oil Waivers Amid Iran War And How It Helps India
The so-called US general license replaces the earlier waiver on Russian oil with a similar one, effectively pushing the deadline to May 16.
Indian Refiners Settle Iran Oil Deals In Yuan? Centre Says 'Nothing Wrong'
The payments for Iranian oil deals are being settled by the ICICI Bank, which is routing funds in Chinese Yuan to settler accounts, Reuters reported.
"Enough Is Enough": Trump Says US Banned Israel From Bombing Lebanon
Trump also said any deal the United States reaches with Iran "is in no way subject to Lebanon" but the US will "deal with" the militant Hezbollah situation in an appropriate manner.
"US Will Start Dropping Bombs Again If No Deal Reached": Trump Warns Iran
Direct talks between the US and Iran last weekend were inconclusive, as the two nations could not agree about Iran's nuclear program and other points.
New German Search Engine Helps People Check Nazi Links In Family
The search tool was created by the German newspaper Die Zeit in cooperation with archives in Germany and the United States.
French Widow, 85, Returns Home After Being Detained In US Amid Family Fight
The woman entered US to begin a new life with a retired US soldier she had met decades ago. But after her husband's death, Ross' stepson intervened to have her taken into immigration custody amid a dispute over estate
Venezuela’s Machado to hold Madrid rally as opposition frozen out after Maduro capture
Exiled leader to revive push for change amid US backing of Delcy Rodríguez and delays to democratic transitionVenezuela’s opposition leader, María Corina Machado, will seek to revive her push for political change with a rally in Madrid on Saturday, having found herself sidelined by Donald Trump after the abduction of the president Nicolás Maduro.“Venezuela will be free,” the Nobel peace prize winner insisted in an interview on the eve of this weekend’s demonstration in the Puerta del Sol square, which is expected to draw tens of thousands of protesters. Continue reading...
Russian blogger’s fierce critique of Kremlin goes viral: ‘People are afraid of you’
Victoria Bonya says authorities too scared to raise issues with Vladimir Putin, whose approval ratings are decliningThe Kremlin is grappling with the fallout from the viral spread of a celebrity blogger’s criticism of Russian authorities, as Vladimir Putin’s approval ratings register their sixth consecutive weekly decline.Victoria Bonya, a household name in Russia who rose to fame in 2006 on Dom-2, the country’s answer to the reality TV show Big Brother, posted a video on Monday warning the Russian president that a string of mounting problems risked spiralling out of control. Continue reading...
Trump Says Will Bring Iran Uranium "Back Home To US", Tehran Responds
Iran War: President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States and Iran would jointly remove uranium from Tehran's nuclear sites with excavators under any peace deal, before the material is transferred to US territory.
Meta To Lay Off Around 8,000 Employees By Next Month: Report
The Facebook and Instagram owner will lay off about 10% of its global workforce, or close to 8,000 employees, in that initial round, one of the sources said.
US Grants Month-Long Sanctions Waiver On Purchases Of Russian Oil Amid Iran War
Oil prices have since surged, squeezing countries and especially those dependent on energy exports from the region.
Man Sets World Record By Dragging 720-Tonne Ship Using His Teeth In Egypt
His effort resulted in successfully completing the challenge and setting a new benchmark.
