Sanctions against Russia are inflicting ‘enormous damage on both sides,’ warns EU watchdog, calling on Brussels to ‘build bridges’

Harsh economic measures imposed by the EU on Russia hurts business on both sides of the divide, the president of one of the bloc’s largest industry bodies has bemoaned, saying politicians should focus on common ground instead. … Read More >Sanctions against Russia are inflicting ‘enormous damage on both sides,’ warns EU watchdog, calling on Brussels to ‘build bridges’

India to cut Saudi oil imports amid escalating standoff over output & diversification drive

Indian state refiners are planning to cut oil imports from Saudi Arabia by about a quarter in May, Reuters has reported, citing its sources. This comes after calls from India to increase crude production were ignored by OPEC. … Read More >India to cut Saudi oil imports amid escalating standoff over output & diversification drive

Russia demands Twitter ban account of Khodorkovsky’s ‘MBK Media,’ one day after warning US tech giant could be blocked entirely

Russia’s media regulator has lodged a request with Twitter, insisting the social media platform must take action against a strongly anti-Kremlin outlet run by a former 1990s oligarch, over claims it’s breaching the country’s laws. … Read More >Russia demands Twitter ban account of Khodorkovsky’s ‘MBK Media,’ one day after warning US tech giant could be blocked entirely

With US immigration crisis escalating, Biden administration attempts to ban Border Patrol agents from talking to media – reports

One of President Joe Biden’s latest tactics in dealing with a growing flood of illegal aliens – especially unaccompanied child migrants – is reportedly to muzzle Border Patrol agents, banning them from speaking to reporters. … Read More >With US immigration crisis escalating, Biden administration attempts to ban Border Patrol agents from talking to media – reports

Putin replies to Biden’s insinuation that’s he a ‘killer’: says US President is talking about himself but ‘I wish him good health’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has wished Joe Biden well after the US leader called him a “killer” and promised that Moscow would “pay the price” for interfering in the 2020 US elections in favor of his opponent, Donald Trump. … Read More >Putin replies to Biden’s insinuation that’s he a ‘killer’: says US President is talking about himself but ‘I wish him good health’

Biden says ‘killer’ Putin will ‘pay a price’ for alleged US election meddling, as Russia insists claims just pretext for sanctions

US President Joe Biden has said that his administration is preparing a harsh response after American security agencies reported that Russia attempted to interfere in the 2020 US elections in favor of his opponent, Donald Trump. … Read More >Biden says ‘killer’ Putin will ‘pay a price’ for alleged US election meddling, as Russia insists claims just pretext for sanctions