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Strikes Knock Out Ukraine’s Steel Output After Blast-Furnace Damage

Damage to blast furnaces has halted about 90% of Ukraine’s steel output, creating uncertain repair timelines, mass layoffs and severe tax losses.

U.S. Threatens ‘Financial Violence’ as Treasury Widens Sanctions to Strangle Iran’s Lifelines

Iran Says Netanyahu Misled U.S., Pushing Washington Deeper Into 2026 Conflict

U.S. to Press G20 to Isolate Iran, Linking Dollar Access to Sanctions

Zelenskiy Says Russia Rejects Limited Grain‑Ship Ceasefire, Offers Third‑Party Vessels

Trump Orders Major Economic Campaign to Isolate Iran After Talks Stall

U.S. Declares Economic War on Iran and Threatens Broad Secondary Sanctions

Iran Says It Will Join BRICS' New Development Bank

IMPSA Signs Deal to Restart Venezuela’s Tocoma and Macagua Hydropower

Senate Approves Bill Letting President Impose Up to 100% Tariffs on Top Buyers of Russian Energy

Brazil Flies 48 Tonnes of Powdered Milk to Cuba

Euroclear Sues in Belgium to Block €220 Billion Moscow Ruling

Rubio Denies U.S. Oil Blockade of Cuba as Havana Says He Is Lying

Brazil Defends Pix as U.S. Trade Probe Intensifies and Colombia Seeks Access

Rubio Reaffirms Venezuela Transition Toward Free Elections

UK Sanctions Xinbi, Targeting Crypto Hub Behind Southeast Asia Scam Centers

Colombia and Venezuela Announce Bid for Full Mercosur Membership and Request End to Venezuela’s Suspension

Russia Sets June Vote on Comprehensive Crypto Law, Eyes July 2027 Start

Venezuela Says U.S. Begins Releasing Frozen Funds as Interim Leader Consolidates Power

U.S. Warns Iraq It Could Cut Off Oil Dollars Over Iran-Linked Cabinet Picks