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Is Biden Being Too Weak on Russia? Biden's Russia Policy Explained - TLDR News
With Russia poised for military action against Ukraine at any time, and NATO rushing to find a diplomatic solution, we take a look at America’s role in all this, and how President Biden is approaching the situation. So in this video, we...
The Wall Street Journal
Rethinking Sanctions Policy
National Security Council Senior Director for International Economics and Competitiveness Peter Harrell explains recently implemented changes to the use of economic sanctions by the Biden administration.
Economics Explained
Do Sanctions Work?: What Can Go Wrong
How do they hurt the economies doing the sanctioning? What is the difference between economic sanctions and regular old trade restrictions? What Can Go Wrong? Ultimately, will the sanctions work? Helping you become more knowledgeable...
The Business Professor
Types of Punishment for Criminal Activity
This Video Explains Types of Punishment for Criminal Activity
Hip Hughes History
Crimea Referendum: US Foreign Policy in Crimea, Russia and the Ukraine Explained
The Crimea Referendum of 2014 is over with voters backing secession from Ukraine to join Russia. Meanwhile, violence and protests escalate across the region as the presence of Russian troops has Ukrainians feeling the Russia has invaded...
Press Association
Mary Lou McDonald ‘deeply regrets’ statement after Niall O Donnghaile resigned
Mary Lou McDonald said she has written to the young person who received inappropriate texts from a former Sinn Fein senator, expressing her “deep regret” over a statement she made following his resignation.
The Sinn Fein leader said...
Press Association
Protesters gather in Dublin calling for Israel sanctions
Around 100 protesters gather outside the gates of Leinster House for a protest calling for sanctions to be imposed on Israel and a bill to be implemented that would ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements in Palestinian lands.
Press Association
Joint US-UK trip to Ukraine announced as Iran set to face further sanctions – press conference highlights
A US-UK visit to Ukraine, hailed as “hugely important”, will take place later this week after secretary of state Antony Blinken formally accused Iran of supplying ballistic missiles to Moscow.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced the...
Press Association
Joint US-UK trip to Ukraine announced as Iran set to face further sanctions
A US-UK visit to Ukraine, hailed as “hugely important”, will take place later this week after secretary of state Antony Blinken formally accused Iran of supplying ballistic missiles to Moscow.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced the...
Curated Video
4 countries threaten global order; will the US stand in their way?
As the U.S. presidential race heats up, Russia, China, Iran and North Korea continue to threaten global order. (Scripps News)
Press Association
John Swinney comments on hopes of a UK government recognising Palestinian state
First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney comments recognising Palestinian state and the cost of living issue for the people of Scotland. He again appealed to voters who wanted an independent nation to vote SNP on July 4.
Press Association
Swinney: Standards committee probe into Matheson iPad charges ‘prejudiced’
Scottish First Minister John Swinney has claimed the process that recommended Michael Matheson be barred from Holyrood for 27 days was “prejudiced”.
Holyrood’s Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee said on Thursday a...
Press Association
Ofcom issues warning over politician presenters ahead of general election
Ofcom has warned broadcasters using politicians as presenters that “the highest level of due impartiality applies during election periods” and breaches could result in “statutory sanctions”.
The regulator’s updated guidance comes after...
Press Association
Tanaiste responds to allegations former Irish Defence Forces personnel breached arms embargo in Libya
Irish soldiers training troops in regimes subject to international sanctions is an “absolutely unacceptable” undermining of Ireland’s reputation, the Tanaiste has said.
It has been reported that departing and former members of the...
Press Association
UK to look at sanctions over ‘Chinese interference’ with democratic process
The UK is reportedly set to sanction individuals believed to be involved in Chinese state-backed interference in Britain’s democratic process which allegedly saw the personal details of millions of voters accessed in a hack.
Ministers...
The Recount
Poland & Bulgaria Get Cold Shoulder from Russia's Gas Supply | Recount Live
In its latest escalation with the West, Russia has cut off its gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria, which have both accepted large numbers of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war. Poland gets about 45% of its gas from Russia while Bulgaria...
Bloomberg
US, China Agree in Principle on Biden-Xi Meeting
US and Chinese officials have agreed in principle on a meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco in November, according to an American official, but there is...
Bloomberg
Oil Erases Most of War Premium as Supply Impact Remains Limited
US oil is slightly weaker in Asian trading after erasing most of the surge following Hamas' attacks on Israel over the weekend. Stephen Stapczynski reports on Bloomberg Television.
Bloomberg
US Not Ruling Out New Sanctions Against Iran, Yellen Says
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said, "we have not in any way relaxed our sanctions on Iranian oil," as she discusses the possibility of adding further sanctions against Iran in relation to renewed conflict in the Middle East. Yellen...
Bloomberg
Iranian Oil Supplies in Focus Amid Mideast Tension: CBA
Vivek Dhar, director of mining and energy commodities research at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, discusses the outlook for oil amid the tensions in the middle east. He speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn on "Bloomberg Daybreak:...
Bloomberg
Republicans Press Biden Administration for Full Huawei Sanctions
A group of Republican lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration to completely cut off Huawei Technologies Co. and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. from their American suppliers. The request comes after Huawei...
Bloomberg
TechInsights's Hutcheson on Huawei Teardown
G. Dan Hutcheson, Vice Chair at TechInsights, discusses the teardown of Huawei's new Mate 60 Pro smartphone. He speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Vonnie Quinn on "Daybreak Asia".
Bloomberg
Raimondo Says Predictable Regulations in China Needed
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized the need for a predictable regulatory environment in China as she wrapped up a visit to the nation that was intended to improve economic ties. Eric Martin reports on Bloomberg Television.
Press Association
Media Minister welcomes publication of RTE’s plans for registers of interest and external activities
Media Minister Catherine Martin has welcomed the publication of RTE’s plans for registers of interest and external activities.
Ms Martin was speaking at a media event at Airfield Estate in Dublin.
The Irish national broadcaster plans...