How More Sanctions on Russian Diamonds Could Affect the Global Market
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How More Sanctions on Russian Diamonds Could Affect the Global Market

The Group of 7 and the European Union are expected to issue new rules in an effort to slow the flow of revenue into the Kremlin’s war chest.
BRICS May Add More Countries to the Group. Here’s What to Know.
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BRICS May Add More Countries to the Group. Here’s What to Know.

Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Indonesia and Egypt are among the potential candidates to expand the five-nation bloc, many of them seeking stronger ties with non-Western powers. Iran is also interested.
Intelligence Agencies Warn Foreign Spies Are Targeting U.S. Space Companies
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Intelligence Agencies Warn Foreign Spies Are Targeting U.S. Space Companies

U.S. officials say Chinese and Russian spy agencies are trying to steal technology from private American space companies and preparing cyberattacks that could disable satellites in a conflict.
Russia’s Interest Rate Hike Highlights Economic Struggle Amid Ukraine War
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Russia’s Interest Rate Hike Highlights Economic Struggle Amid Ukraine War

With the third-largest interest rate increase in a decade to shore up the ruble, Moscow’s policymakers are pursuing the conflicting goals of paying for the war against Ukraine and taming inflation.