Federal prosecutors said proceeds from the sale of Iranian oil flowed through Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, to finance terrorism.
Category: International Relations
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Two Chinese Firms Used Binance to Launder Iranian Oil Money, US Says
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Carney Pitches Canada as a Haven of Investment Stability in a Chaotic World
The New York Times – Business:The prime minister brought together about 100 money managers in Toronto to promote Canada as the ideal place for their investments.
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Tyla and Other Stars Cancel Concerts Amid Anti-Immigrant Backlash
The New York Times – Music:As anti-immigrant sentiment and vigilante violence fuel outrage across the continent, some fans abroad are rejecting South African performers.
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India Wants to Buy Fewer Chinese Imports, but Keeps Needing More
The New York Times – Business:Trade between India and China has nearly doubled in five years, leaving New Delhi with a widening deficit and a difficult choice over how to build its industrial future.
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At BRICS Summit, China and India Vie for Influence
The New York Times – On the Runway:China sees the BRICS group as a vehicle for challenging American power. India wants to keep the group broad enough to avoid choosing sides.
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Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree
The New York Times – On the Runway:Leaders of emerging economies meet in New Delhi this weekend, but global conflicts and soaring energy prices threaten to undermine unity.
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A Sprint to Decipher U.S.-Canada Tariffs: ‘Are Sprinkles on the List?’
The New York Times – Business:President Trump’s levies on a long, eclectic list of products from Canada has companies scrambling to figure out if their supply chains are affected.
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Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Officials Say
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.
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Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict.
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25 Years After 9/11, Al Qaeda Still Has a Home in Afghanistan
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Taliban claim that Afghanistan is no longer a sanctuary for terrorist groups, but Al Qaeda and others are still present, reviving old fears.
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How Fighting Fires Became an All-of-Europe Project
The New York Times – On the Runway:The European Union isn’t known for firefighting expertise. But with the continent ablaze, Brussels is playing a growing role.