EU fines Apple, Meta in 1st big tech crackdown
The European Union (EU) fined Apple €500 million ($570 million) and Meta €200 million on Wednesday, marking the…
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US sanctions Yemen’s International Bank of Yemen for backing Iran-aligned Houthis
The US Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned the International Bank of Yemen (IBY) and three of its top…
Oil prices rise as weaker dollar offsets growth concerns
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, supported by a weaker US dollar, though gains were limited by fears of a US economic…
Russian Central Bank not involved in sanctions talks – Nabiullina
Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said on Thursday that the bank is not involved in discussions on…
EU economic losses from sanctions on Russia mount – diplomat
The European Union (EU) faced significant economic setbacks due to its sanctions on Russia, with losses escalating…
Russia-Thailand trade hits $2b by year-end
Russia and Thailand are set to conclude 2024 with a trade turnover of around $2 billion, Russian Ambassador in…
Oil prices edge lower ahead of OPEC meeting
Oil prices declined on Thursday following an unexpected rise in US gasoline inventories, with Brent crude down 0.27…
Rouble plummets over 24% since August, hits record lows
The Russian rouble continued its downward trend on Wednesday, weakening against both the US dollar and China's…
EU to propose sanctions on Chinese firms for aiding Russia
The European Union (EU) plans to sanction several Chinese firms accused of helping Russia develop attack drones…
Oil prices edge higher in early trade amid ceasefire hopes
Oil prices rose slightly in early trade on Tuesday after a sharp drop in the previous session, as investors…