Transition troubles Technically, securing exemptions or appointing a state-backed manager to the refineries shouldn’t be an issue. That said, the worst-case scenario — where the refineries cease operations …
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- Europe
Trump weighs Hungary’s ‘vital’ request for exemption from Russian energy sanctions
by eNewsBlogby eNewsBlogPublished on 07/11/2025 – 21:37 GMT+1 US President Donald Trump said on Friday he’s considering granting Hungary an exemption from US sanctions on Russian energy as he met …
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban showered U.S. President Donald Trump with praise during his White House visit on Friday in an effort to secure an exemption to threatened …
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. President Donald Trump hosting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, explosions at an Indonesian mosque, and North Korea test-firing …
- South America
US removes Syrian president from global ‘terrorist’ sanctions list | Syria’s War News
by eNewsBlogby eNewsBlogUS has rolled back sanctions that could complicate Syria’s efforts to rebuild following years of devastating civil war. Published On 7 Nov 20257 Nov 2025 Click here to …
Once praised as instruments of coercive diplomacy, United Nations Security Council sanctions have become toothless and ineffective. The Security Council is compromised by structural dysfunction that allows states …