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Mystery Blasts Rock Russia-Linked Oil Tankers Off Turkey’s Coast

November 28, 2025November 29, 2025 · World News

Explosions rocked two tankers sanctioned for carrying Russian oil, the latest in a spate of blasts on such vessels, sparking a rescue operation off Turkey’s Black Sea coast.…

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Trump Administration Blocks Gunvor Takeover of Russian Oil Assets

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 · World News

Gunvor pulled its offer to buy the international assets of sanctioned Russian oil producer Lukoil after the U.S. Treasury Department said it opposed the deal and called the…

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China Is Filling Up Its Oil Reserves Fast

November 1, 2025November 1, 2025 · World News

China has spent months building up its oil reserves. That might come in handy in the wake of the new sanctions the U.S. recently imposed on Russian crude.…

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Exclusive | White House to Announce Resumption of Auto Chip Shipments From China

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 · World News

The White House is set to announce that the Dutch semiconductor company that paused shipments weeks ago and risked upending global car production will resume sending chips under…

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Argentina Has the World’s Weirdest Tax. Can Milei Scrap it?

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 · World News

Argentina’s export tax hurts its critical agricultural industry. President Javier Milei has yet to follow through on a promise to end it. Greg Ip Source link

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The Long Road to a U.S.-China Trade Pact

October 30, 2025November 1, 2025 · World News

In March, Sen. Steve Daines traveled to Beijing with a group of American chief executives in hopes of calming a tense trade relationship between the world’s two largest…

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What to Know About Trump’s Latest Tariffs

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 · World News

President Trump’s tariff policies have taken numerous twists and turns this year. He and President Xi Jinping reached a trade agreement that will see the U.S. lowering tariffs…

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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Colombia’s President Over Drug-Trafficking Accusations

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 · World News

WASHINGTON—The Treasury Department has sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his family, alleging his government has aided drug traffickers. “President Petro has allowed drug cartels to flourish and…

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Russia’s Central Bank Cuts Key Rate as New Sanctions Loom

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 · World News

WSJ ProUpdated Oct. 24, 2025 9:06 am ET Russia’s central bank on Friday lowered its key interest rate for a fourth straight meeting as an already slowing economy…

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U.S. Imposes Substantial New Sanctions on Russian Oil Giants

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 · World News

WASHINGTON—President Trump has announced substantial new sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies as frustration in Washington grows over the war in Ukraine. The new sanctions, which would…

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Dutch Government Takes Control of Chip Maker From Chinese Parent

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 · World News

The Dutch government wrested control of a Netherlands-based semiconductor company from its Chinese owner, a new flare-up in tensions between China and the West over key technologies and…

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International Criminal Court Convicts Sudanese Militia Leader of War Crimes

October 6, 2025October 7, 2025 · World News

The International Criminal Court found a Sudanese militia leader guilty of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur two decades ago, a rare conviction for an…

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France Detains Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Suspected in Drone Attack

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 · World News

PARIS—French authorities detained crew members of a tanker carrying Russian crude oil and are investigating whether it played a role in last week’s drone incursions in Denmark. French…

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Exclusive | Why U.S.’s Trade Pact With South Korea Has Gotten Messier

September 25, 2025September 28, 2025 · World News

President Trump’s trade deal with South Korea is on shaky ground, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick taking a tough line in talks as some Seoul officials privately argue…

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