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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · 26d
The United States enacted sanctions against Serbia's primary oil supplier, NIS, which is majority-owned by Russia's Gazprom Neft. The move threatens Serbia's energy security and complicates its efforts to secure future oil and gas deliveries, intensifying pressure on Serbia's pro-Russ... #UkraineWar
US Imposes Sanctions on Serbia's Main Oil Supplier Controlled by Russia
The United States enacted sanctions against Serbia's primary oil supplier, NIS, which is majority-owned by Russia's Gazprom Neft. The move threatens Serbia's energy security and complicates its effort...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · 26d
The US government intensified its crackdown on Chinese technology companies by expanding export restrictions to include subsidiaries of firms already on the entity list. The move, targeting major players such as Huawei, YMTC, and DJI, aims to close loopholes that allowed sanctione... #USChinaTechWar
US Expands Export Restrictions on Chinese Technology Firms, Escalating Tech War
The US government intensified its crackdown on Chinese technology companies by expanding export restrictions to include subsidiaries of firms already on the entity list. The move, targeting major play...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · 27d
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade announced proposed amendments to its Autonomous Sanctions Regulations to establish a new sanctions regime against Afghanistan. The plan includes an export ban on arms and related services, as well as targeted financial sancti... #AustraliaSanctions
Australia Proposes Autonomous Sanctions Regime Targeting Afghanistan
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade announced proposed amendments to its Autonomous Sanctions Regulations to establish a new sanctions regime against Afghanistan. The plan includes an ...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · 29d
Israeli forces have halted their offensive in Gaza City and shifted to a defensive posture following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a potential ceasefire and hostage release agreement. While Israel has agreed to initial withdrawal lines, airstrikes and defensive operation... #MiddleEast
Israel Halts Gaza City Offensive Amid US-Brokered Ceasefire Push; Hostage Deal Nears
Israeli forces have halted their offensive in Gaza City and shifted to a defensive posture following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a potential ceasefire and hostage release agreement. Wh...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · 29d
Thousands of anti-government demonstrators in Tbilisi attempted to storm Georgia's presidential palace, prompting police to use tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd. The protests, fueled by accusations that the ruling Georgian Dream party is undermining democracy and aligning... #Georgia
Georgian Police Clash with Protesters Attempting to Storm Presidential Palace
Thousands of anti-government demonstrators in Tbilisi attempted to storm Georgia's presidential palace, prompting police to use tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd. The protests, fueled b...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Oct 5
Russia conducted a large-scale overnight attack on Ukraine, deploying approximately 500 drones and 50 missiles targeting multiple regions including Lviv, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv. The strikes killed at least five people and injured sixteen, severely damaging civilian infrastructure a... #UkraineWar
Russia Launches Massive Drone and Missile Barrage Across Ukraine, Killing Five and Injuring Sixteen
Russia conducted a large-scale overnight attack on Ukraine, deploying approximately 500 drones and 50 missiles targeting multiple regions including Lviv, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv. The strikes killed ...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 22
The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting in New York after three Russian military jets entered Estonian airspace without authorization, prompting NATO interception. The incident has heightened concerns of escalation between Russia and NATO, with international ... #RussiaNATO
UN Security Council Holds Emergency Session After Russian Jets Violate Estonian Airspace
The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting in New York after three Russian military jets entered Estonian airspace without authorization, prompting NATO interception. The incide...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 21
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 34 people in Gaza City overnight, including children, as the military pressed its offensive in the famine-stricken city. The escalation comes as several Western countries prepare to recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming United Nations General Assem... #Gaza
Israel Kills 34 in Gaza City Amid Intensified Offensive Ahead of UN Statehood Recognition
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 34 people in Gaza City overnight, including children, as the military pressed its offensive in the famine-stricken city. The escalation comes as several Western coun...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 21
Iran announced it will halt cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after the UN Security Council failed to adopt a resolution that would have prevented the reimposition of sanctions lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal. Tehran condemned the actions of Britain, France, ... #Iran
Iran Suspends Cooperation with IAEA After UN Blocks Sanctions Relief
Iran announced it will halt cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after the UN Security Council failed to adopt a resolution that would have prevented the reimposition of sanc...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 20
Israeli authorities have introduced a new permit system restricting movement for residents of Beit Iksa, Nabi Samuil, and the Khalayleh neighborhood near occupied East Jerusalem. The move, which requires Palestinians to obtain Israeli-issued permits to access their own communities, is ... #Palestine
Israel Imposes Permit Regime on Palestinian Villages Near Jerusalem, Deepening De Facto Annexation
Israeli authorities have introduced a new permit system restricting movement for residents of Beit Iksa, Nabi Samuil, and the Khalayleh neighborhood near occupied East Jerusalem. The move, which requi...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 20
Russian forces launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on multiple Ukrainian cities overnight, resulting in at least two deaths and 27 injuries, according to Ukrainian officials. The assault targeted civilian areas and infrastructure in regions including Dnipropetrovsk, Khmeln... #UkraineWar
Russia Launches Large-Scale Missile and Drone Attack Across Ukraine, Killing Civilians and Damaging
Russian forces launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on multiple Ukrainian cities overnight, resulting in at least two deaths and 27 injuries, according to Ukrainian officials. The assault t...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 19
The European Commission unveiled details of its proposed 19th sanctions package against Russia, featuring a complete ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports into the EU by January 2027, expanded asset freezes, and new restrictions on Russian and third-country banks and com... #EUSanctions
EU Commission Announces 19th Sanctions Package Targeting Russian Energy and Financial Networks
The European Commission unveiled details of its proposed 19th sanctions package against Russia, featuring a complete ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports into the EU by January 2027, exp...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 19
Internal documents obtained by the Associated Press reveal that Russia and Vietnam have established a covert mechanism to pay for Russian arms using profits from joint oil ventures, bypassing the global banking system and avoiding U.S. and EU sanctions. The scheme allows Vietnam to a... #Geopolitics
AP Reveals Russia-Vietnam Secret Arms Payment Scheme to Evade Western Sanctions
Internal documents obtained by the Associated Press reveal that Russia and Vietnam have established a covert mechanism to pay for Russian arms using profits from joint oil ventures, bypassing the glob...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 19
The United Nations Security Council held a vote on whether to reimpose deep economic sanctions on Iran, following allegations by Britain, France, and Germany that Iran has violated its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal. The outcome could see sanctions reinstated as early as next week,... #Iran
UN Security Council Votes on Reimposing Sanctions Over Iran's Nuclear Program
The United Nations Security Council held a vote on whether to reimpose deep economic sanctions on Iran, following allegations by Britain, France, and Germany that Iran has violated its commitments und...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 17
Ukraine escalated its campaign of strikes against Russian energy infrastructure by targeting the Saratov oil refinery, a key supplier for Russia's military. Explosions and fire were reported at the facility, which processes millions of tons of oil annually, while Russia responde... #UkraineRussiaWar
Ukraine Strikes Saratov Oil Refinery in Deep Attack Inside Russia
Ukraine escalated its campaign of strikes against Russian energy infrastructure by targeting the Saratov oil refinery, a key supplier for Russia's military. Explosions and fire were reported at the fa...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 14
Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale drone attack targeting the Kirishi oil refinery, one of Russia's largest, resulting in a fire at the facility. Russian officials reported that the fire was quickly extinguished and no injuries occurred, while Ukraine's military claimed the... #UkraineRussiaWar
Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Major Russian Oil Refinery, Sparking Fire
Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale drone attack targeting the Kirishi oil refinery, one of Russia's largest, resulting in a fire at the facility. Russian officials reported that the fire was quic...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 14
China's Ministry of Commerce announced an anti-dumping investigation into U.S.-produced analog chips and an anti-discrimination probe into U.S. measures against China's integrated circuit sector, following new U.S. export controls targeting Chinese tech firms. The move comes as both cou... #TradeWar
China Launches Anti-Dumping Investigation on U.S. Analog Chips Amid Escalating Sanctions Dispute
China's Ministry of Commerce announced an anti-dumping investigation into U.S.-produced analog chips and an anti-discrimination probe into U.S. measures against China's integrated circuit sector, foll...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 14
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that its forces have taken control of the town of Novonikolaivka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, southeastern Ukraine, as part of ongoing military operations. Russian authorities report inflicting significant casualties and material losses on Ukrainian... #UkraineWar
Russia Announces Capture of Novonikolaivka in Southern Ukraine
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that its forces have taken control of the town of Novonikolaivka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, southeastern Ukraine, as part of ongoing military operations. Russian ...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 13
The United States called on its G7 and EU allies to impose tariffs of up to 100% on China and India in response to their continued purchases of Russian oil, aiming to curtail revenues funding Russia's war in Ukraine. The US proposal also includes restrictive trade measures and a push to... #TradeWar
US Urges G7 and EU to Impose Sweeping Tariffs on China and India Over Russian Oil Purchases
The United States called on its G7 and EU allies to impose tariffs of up to 100% on China and India in response to their continued purchases of Russian oil, aiming to curtail revenues funding Russia's...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 12
Russian troops have reportedly encircled Ukraine's 47th Mechanized Brigade near Yunakovka in the Sumy region, with Ukrainian attempts to break the siege and resupply the unit failing. Analysts indicate Ukraine has suffered significant equipment losses due to Russian drone and precisio... #UkraineWar
Russian Forces Encircle Ukraine's 47th Mechanized Brigade in Sumy Region
Russian troops have reportedly encircled Ukraine's 47th Mechanized Brigade near Yunakovka in the Sumy region, with Ukrainian attempts to break the siege and resupply the unit failing. Analysts indicat...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 12
The United Kingdom announced 100 new sanctions against Russia, focusing on oil tankers believed to be part of Russia’s 'shadow fleet' and companies supplying key military components. The measures aim to further restrict Russia’s revenue streams and military capabilities amid ongo... #RussiaSanctions
UK Imposes Sweeping New Sanctions Targeting Russian Oil Shadow Fleet and Military Suppliers
The United Kingdom announced 100 new sanctions against Russia, focusing on oil tankers believed to be part of Russia’s 'shadow fleet' and companies supplying key military components. The measures aim ...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 12
Japan announced a major new sanctions package targeting 47 Russian companies, nine individuals, and several entities linked to Russia's aggression in Ukraine. Tokyo also lowered the G7-imposed price cap on Russian seaborne crude oil from $60 to $47.60 per barrel, aligning with si... #RussiaSanctions
Japan Imposes Sweeping New Sanctions on Russia, Slashes Oil Price Cap
Japan announced a major new sanctions package targeting 47 Russian companies, nine individuals, and several entities linked to Russia's aggression in Ukraine. Tokyo also lowered the G7-imposed price c...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 12
The UN General Assembly is set to vote on the 'New York Declaration,' a resolution aiming to revive the two-state solution by calling for an end to Hamas rule in Gaza and the transfer of authority to the Palestinian Authority, with international oversight. The declaration, presen... #MiddleEastPeace
UN General Assembly to Vote on 'New York Declaration' for Hamas-Free Palestinian State
The UN General Assembly is set to vote on the 'New York Declaration,' a resolution aiming to revive the two-state solution by calling for an end to Hamas rule in Gaza and the transfer of authority to ...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 12
Belarus commenced its largest joint military exercises with Russia since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, taking place against a backdrop of sharply increased regional tensions. The drills follow a recent incident in which Russian drones, some launched from Belar... #Geopolitics
Belarus Hosts Largest Joint Military Exercises with Russia Amid Heightened NATO Tensions
Belarus commenced its largest joint military exercises with Russia since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, taking place against a backdrop of sharply increased regional tensions. T...
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World Tension Watch @worldtensionwatch.bsky.social · Sep 11
The United States announced its largest sanctions action to date against Iran-backed Houthi networks, targeting 32 individuals and entities and four vessels involved in illicit fundraising, smuggling, and weapons procurement. The move aims to disrupt the Houthis' global operations, wh... #MiddleEast
US Imposes Largest-Ever Sanctions Targeting Houthi Networks
The United States announced its largest sanctions action to date against Iran-backed Houthi networks, targeting 32 individuals and entities and four vessels involved in illicit fundraising, smuggling,...
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