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Mystery Blasts Rock Russia-Linked Oil Tankers Off Turkey’s Coast
[ad_1] Explosions rocked two tankers sanctioned for carrying Russian oil, the latest in a spate of blasts on such vessels, sparking a rescue operation…
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Trump Administration Blocks Gunvor Takeover of Russian Oil Assets
[ad_1] Gunvor pulled its offer to buy the international assets of sanctioned Russian oil producer Lukoil after the U.S. Treasury Department said it opposed…
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China Is Filling Up Its Oil Reserves Fast
[ad_1] China has spent months building up its oil reserves. That might come in handy in the wake of the new sanctions the U.S.…
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Exclusive | White House to Announce Resumption of Auto Chip Shipments From China
[ad_1] The White House is set to announce that the Dutch semiconductor company that paused shipments weeks ago and risked upending global car production…
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Argentina Has the World’s Weirdest Tax. Can Milei Scrap it?
[ad_1] Argentina’s export tax hurts its critical agricultural industry. President Javier Milei has yet to follow through on a promise to end it. [ad_2]…
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The Long Road to a U.S.-China Trade Pact
[ad_1] In March, Sen. Steve Daines traveled to Beijing with a group of American chief executives in hopes of calming a tense trade relationship…
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What to Know About Trump’s Latest Tariffs
[ad_1] President Trump’s tariff policies have taken numerous twists and turns this year. He and President Xi Jinping reached a trade agreement that will…
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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Colombia’s President Over Drug-Trafficking Accusations
[ad_1] WASHINGTON—The Treasury Department has sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his family, alleging his government has aided drug traffickers. “President Petro has allowed…
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Russia’s Central Bank Cuts Key Rate as New Sanctions Loom
[ad_1] 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…
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U.S. Imposes Substantial New Sanctions on Russian Oil Giants
[ad_1] 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.…
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Dutch Government Takes Control of Chip Maker From Chinese Parent
[ad_1] 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…
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International Criminal Court Convicts Sudanese Militia Leader of War Crimes
[ad_1] The International Criminal Court found a Sudanese militia leader guilty of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur two decades ago,…
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France Detains Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Suspected in Drone Attack
[ad_1] 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…
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Exclusive | Why U.S.’s Trade Pact With South Korea Has Gotten Messier
[ad_1] President Trump’s trade deal with South Korea is on shaky ground, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick taking a tough line in talks as…