CONFLICTS

The U.S. government has approved the potential sale of up to $10 billion of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Poland, a key NATO ally in Eastern Europe.

The U.S. Treasury announced new sanctions against an Iranian drone manufacturer for providing Shahed drones to Russia that the Kremlin has used in airstrikes against Ukraine.

Europe's ban on Russian diesel imports and other refined petroleum products went into effect on Sunday, the latest attempt by the 27-nation bloc to defund Putin's war machine.

To raise money for Ukraine's defense, "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill plans to sign movie posters. Hamill is already an ambassador for the country's "Army of Drones" program.

Retired Navy SEAL officer Jock Willink cited Biden's poor communication skills and lack of humility as two reasons why he's failing as America's leader.

The Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network warned banks to be on the lookout for Russian oligarchs trying to evade sanctions by investing in U.S. commercial real estate.

Security concerns from the war in Ukraine to China's aggression in the Far East has prompted U.S. arms sales to surge by nearly 50 percent during the 2022 fiscal year.

The U.S. Treasury Department expanded sanctions on Russia's Wagner Group and announced new sanctions for entities supporting the military complex.

German economy will avoid recession if trends continue. Germany's manufacturing base relied heavily on Russian natural gas that stopped flowing when Russia invaded Ukraine.

The Porte de la Chapelle Arena in construction for the Paris2024 Olympic games has been delayed by supply chain distortion caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Lonzo Tackett served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2006 to 2011, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. He recently opened Time Travelers Brewing in Oregon.

Senior Taliban officials bought blue checks from Twitter but the verified status appears to have been revoked after media reports of the purchases.

Iran's oil exports are surging to their highest level in several years despite the ongoing U.S. sanctions amid strong demand from China and Venezuela.

Car sales in Russia collapsed by 58.8% in 2022, the Association of European Businesses (AEB) said on Thursday.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, in her state of the state address, announced zero-emission new construction and the phase out of the sale of new fossil fuel heating equipment.

Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna discussed whether Kevin McCarthy's concessions could lead to a government shutdown and addressed Ukraine spending.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a video conference discussing their coordinated efforts in rebuilding the country

Nearly 100 Starlink terminals are active in Iran amid widespread internet disruptions and mass protests over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.

Russia’s natural-gas production will fall by 12% this year and its exports will decline by about a quarter, a sign that intentional pressure on the country from sanctions on oil are taking a toll.