US and UK toughens sanctions on Russian oil industry
The actions are aimed at cutting off revenue Moscow is using to fund its war in Ukraine.
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The year China’s famous road-tripping ‘auntie’ found freedom
Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.
How India’s food shortage filled American libraries
The treasure trove of South Asian books came from PL-480, a US initiative launched in 1954.
Tough new EU cyber rules require banks to ramp up security — but many aren’t ready
Tough new EU regulations requiring banks to bolster their cybersecurity systems officially came into effect Friday — but many firms aren’t in compliance.
Amazon to face legal action after Quebec warehouse closures trigger mass layoffs
A union that represents some Montreal Amazon workers said it will petition a court to compel the company to reopen the warehouses and reverse the job cuts.
Covid isn’t as bad this winter. Flu is worse. Here’s why. – The Washington Post
Covid isn’t as bad this winter. Flu is worse. Here’s why. The Washington Post
Asia tech stocks rise after Trump pauses tariffs on China and Mexico
Gains were broad based across tech stocks in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong.
Ukraine claims drone strike on Russian oil refinery
Russia says it shot down more than 120 drones overnight, in what would be one of the largest attacks of the war.
Helicopter involved in fatal Washington plane crash was on army training drill – The Guardian US
Helicopter involved in fatal Washington plane crash was on army training drill The Guardian US The moments before 67 souls perished in a midair collision over the Potomac River CNN DC plane crash latest in series of US army helicopter training accidents The Guardian US Downed Black Hawk was practicing secretive evacuation plans The Seattle Times UPDATED: 13 Northern…
Ex-Executive Who Oversaw South Korean Airport Renovations Is Found Dead
Son Chang-wan was in office while works were undertaken at Muan International Airport. Last month, a plane crashed into a concrete barrier there, killing 179 people.