Tag: US Sanctions
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Rupee Faces Tough Week on Venezuela Crisis as US Actions Loom
Rupee in the crosshairs of Venezuela crisis and US policy moves The Indian rupee is set to navigate a potentially turbulent week as geopolitical tensions surrounding Venezuela intensify and the possibility of further U.S. action looms. Market participants are watching oil prices, risk sentiment, and cross-border capital flows closely, with the rupee likely to remain…
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Rupee Faces Tough Week Amid Venezuela Crisis and US Action
Rupee Under Pressure as Venezuela Crisis Intensifies The Indian rupee is navigating a potentially turbulent week as escalating tensions surrounding Venezuela and the possibility of further US intervention threaten to destabilize oil markets and global risk sentiment. Market participants say the combination of geopolitical risk, oil volatility, and policy uncertainty could keep the rupee reactive…
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China Urges US to Release Maduro Immediately and Seek Dialogue
China Calls for Maduro’s Immediate Release and Negotiated Resolution China has publicly urged the United States to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and to engage in dialogue and negotiations to resolve Venezuela’s political crisis. The statement, issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, frames the issue within a broader call for…
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Russia and China Rally Behind Maduro as Trump Intensifies Pressure on Venezuela
Russia and China Rally Behind Maduro Amid Rising U.S. Pressure Russia and China have reiterated their support for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as the United States escalates pressure over a sanctions regime affecting Venezuela’s oil exports. The display of solidarity comes as Washington tightens its grip on Caracas with measures aimed at the country’s oil…
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Russia and China Stand with Venezuela as US Pressure Escalates under Maduro
Rising International Solidarity with Venezuela Russia and China have publicly reaffirmed their support for Venezuela as Washington intensifies its sanctions regime and piles pressure on President Nicolás Maduro. The statements come amid a broader confrontation over Venezuela’s oil shipments and the blocking of sanctioned cargoes, signaling a coordinated international stance that counters U.S. efforts to…
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Singapore arrests former captain tied to alleged scam kingpin yacht
Arrest details and timeline Singapore police confirmed the arrest of a man believed to have operated a superyacht on behalf of a leading suspect in one of Asia’s largest scam networks. The individual, identified as Nigel Tang Wan Bao Nabil, was taken into custody on December 11 after returning to Singapore, according to authorities familiar…
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Signs of Pullback: Sharp Drop in Russia Oil Exports to India After US Sanctions
Surge in Sanctions, Slowdown in Shipments The latest data shows a pronounced pullback in Russia’s oil shipments to India in the wake of tightened sanctions from the United States. After a period of robust trade, Moscow’s crude flows to one of Asia’s largest energy buyers have fallen sharply, signaling a realignment in supply routes and…
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Signs of pullback: sharp drop in Russia oil exports to India after US sanctions
Overview: a watershed moment in India-Russia oil trade Recent data and trade signals point to a pronounced pullback in Russia’s oil shipments to India in the wake of intensified U.S. sanctions. The decline is not a minor wobble but a structural shift, as major players Rosneft and Lukoil slow the dispatches that once formed a…
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Chabahar Port sanctions waiver boosts India’s Afghanistan plan
US extends Chabahar Port waiver: What changed and why it matters The United States has extended sanctions waivers related to Iran’s Chabahar Port for India, a move that keeps India’s broader plan for regional connectivity on track. The waiver, announced and extended until early next year, preserves a pathway for India to leverage the port’s…
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Singapore Police Probe: Firm Lured Jobseekers Into Scam-Linked Cambodian Resort
Overview: A Singapore-based job scam in the making Authorities in Singapore are examining Changting Network Technology, a local firm that advertised roles for Singapore-based work but allegedly redirected interviewees to a Cambodian resort for full-time positions. The investigation follows reports that the Koh Kong Resort, the alleged training and work site, is connected to a…