1/5 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Saturday that the United States, its allies, and other Group of Seven members are continuously communicating and closely observing the ongoing situation in Russia. (File Photo by Rod Lamkey/UPI) June 24 (UPI) — World leaders are adopting a cautious approach as reports surface regarding a potential …
Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin (L) is under investigation in Russia for allegedly inciting mutiny by accusing the country’s military of attacking his troops. Photo by Press service of Prigozhin/UPI | License Photo June 23 (UPI) — A significant increase in internal conflict within Russia has emerged as the head of the Wagner mercenary group …
The European Union has implemented a fresh sanctions package against Russia, specifically focused on dual-use technology and the transportation of Russian goods (Bothma). This development took place on Friday (Bothma). The European Council issued a press release and highlighted that the decision aims to further restrict transit through Russian territory of goods and technology that …
Bank of England’s Governor, Andrew Bailey, announced a significant increase in interest rates to 5% on Thursday. Bailey warned that the decision was necessary due to the impact of high inflation, and not taking action now could lead to even worse consequences in the future. (Photo: Bonnie Cash/UPI) June 22 (UPI) — The Bank of …
1/2 Maiko Takeuchi, the board chair and chief executive officer of Compliance and Capacity Skills International Asia Pacific, delivered a speech during a session focused on North Korean sanctions at the 18th Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity in Jeju Island, South Korea, on June 1. (Photo by Darryl Coote/UPI) JEJU ISLAND, South Korea, June …
1/2 Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt stated that Britain has made tough choices to stabilize the country’s finances following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, government borrowing has reached its highest level in 60 years. [File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI] June 21 (UPI) — Provisional estimates …
Maiko Takeuchi, the board chair and chief executive officer of Compliance and Capacity Skills International Asia Pacific, emphasized the need for the United Nations Security Council to impose new sanctions on North Korea specifically targeting its cybercrime activities. However, she acknowledged that obstacles such as Russia’s war in Ukraine and growing tensions between the United …
1/5 Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson recently engaged with potential voters during a campaign visit to Nishnabotna Valley REC in Harlan, Iowa, where he discussed his energy policy and other important matters. Hutchinson expressed his desire to roll back President Joe Biden’s renewable energy deadlines if he is elected as president in 2024. He expressed …
1/2 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russian strikes saying, “There is absolutely nothing in this brutal war that is taking place on our land that would make Ukraine a source of war or the territory of those who want to something away from another people.” File Photo by Ukrainian President Press Office/ UPI | License …
1/3 European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated that inflation is too high to warrant a pause in rate hikes, as the target rate won’t be achieved until 2025. This image features Christine Lagarde. (File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo) June 15 (UPI) — The European Central Bank increased interest rates by 25 …