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Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
President Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on numerous European countries. This aggressive trade measure is a direct response to discussions among these nations regarding the implementation of a new digital services tax on US technology companies.
📰 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn4rd71411ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
#Beretta CEO served on board of Russian arms importer after start of war in Ukraine, supplying Benelli shotguns used by Russian forces — The Insider
https://theins.press/en/news/294097
> Pietro Gussalli Beretta, CEO of the Italian arms manufacturer Beretta Holding, served on the board of Russian Eagle throughout 2022, a new investigation by The Insider found. During that year, Russian Eagle imported 3,919 #weapons into #Russia that had been produced by factories belonging to Beretta Holding, which was and is the Russian firm’s main owner. New documents show that the holding company not only owned but also may have managed the Russian company, which obtained thousands of Beretta-made weapons after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of #Ukraine, bypassing #sanctions.
"Since February 2022, we've actually spent more money buying fossil fuels from Russia in the EU than we've given in aid to Ukraine."
Promises: https://www.yahoo.com/news/eu-set-plans-halt-russian-040545805.html
#sanctions #LoomingDefeat #EU #Europe #defeat #EU27 #KajaKallas #Kallas #Ukraine #EuropeUkraine #UkraineSupport #foreignPolicy #diplomacy #oilAndGas #energy #fossilFuels #UvDL
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Sudan: RSF surrounds el-Obeid amid atrocity fears
Rapid Support Forces mass around Sudan's strategic city of el-Obeid, raising fears of atrocities similar to those in Darfur. International community questions if sanctions can prevent bloodshed as the paramilitary group tightens its grip on the key location.
🟠 UPDATE
Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 235 with regional aid
US sending military planes for logistical aid; Treasury issued license authorizing transactions for relief efforts previously banned under sanctions.
📰 https://www.france24.com/en/venezuela-hunts-for-survivors-of-twin-quakes-as-it-waits-for-foreign-aid
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US Treasury expands license for Venezuela earthquake relief
The US Treasury Department issued Venezuela General License 60, expanding authorizations to support emergency earthquake relief efforts. The license provides additional clarity for humanitarian organizations.
#usa #newzealand #israel #palestine : #gaza / #militarysupport / #complicity / #internationallaw / #uno / #peacemovement / #demands
»“We demand that the New Zealand government places immediate #sanctions on Israel to end the #genocide in Gaza, gets fully behind the ICC and ICJ cases against war crimes, and pulls public funding from militarisation so it can be invested into health, housing, and education.“«
https://worldbeyondwar.org/big-march-for-peace-held-in-auckland-new-zealand/
⚡ NEWS
France seizes fifth Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker
France has seized a fifth tanker associated with Russia's 'shadow fleet,' alleging the vessel is linked to funding the war in Ukraine. This action represents an escalation in Western efforts to disrupt Russian oil exports and enforce...
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