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POLITICSOct 17Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on holdTrump has put new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, indicating a significant executive action that diverges from legislative intent. This move has potential implications for international relations and domestic policy.mynbc5.com · United States
POLITICSOct 17Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effectThe US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.BBC World
POLITICSOct 17Trump waives Russian sanctions outlined in Graham Act before they take effectPresident Trump signed an executive order Friday evening to waive sanctions against Russia set to take effect soon under a recently signed legislative package. The president officially signed the sanctions package into law last month, which was posthumously dedicated to the late Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-S.C.). The legislation sought to put pressure on the Kremlin…The Hill
POLITICSOct 17Trump suspends new Russia sanctions following deal to purchase diesel, citing ‘national interests’President Donald Trump waived sweeping new sanctions against Russia passed by Congress, arguing in an executive order Friday that the move “is in the national interests of the United States.”NBC News
POLITICSOct 17Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oilPresident Trump prevented some new sanctions on Russia and hefty tariffs on large-scale buyers of Russian oil from taking effect late Friday, as he seeks to ease prices by tapping Russian energy.CBS News
POLITICSOct 17Trump exempts Russia from further sanctions mandated by new lawUS president gives Putin a reprieve on threatened energy measures after cutting deal with Moscow to release dieselFinancial Times
POLITICSOct 17Trump pauses Russian sanctions package after striking diesel deal with PutinUS President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. Named after late South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham, the measure had sought to clamp down more quickly on the flow of financial resources fuelling the war against Ukraine. The move comes a week after Trump stunningly said the US had agreed to purchase diesel from Russia to try to bring down...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 17Trump temporarily suspends Congressional sanctions against Russia for "national interest"El mandatario estadounidense aprobó una orden que pausa temporalmente las sanciones contra Rusia, justificándolo con el interés del país.La medida impacta una ley que pretendía restringir los recursos económicos rusos, complicando su capacidad para financiar el conflicto ucraniano.Clarín
POLITICSOct 17Trump puts new Russia sanctions on holdThe US president cited national interests for his decision to sign a waiver on sanctions Congress voted to place on Russia.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 17In Albania, the 'Flamingo Revolution' radicalizes in response to the prime minister's 'contempt' and 'indifference'Anti-government protests, held daily for four and a half months, have taken a new turn with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Edi Rama. This is unprecedented in Albania since the fall of the communist dictatorship in 1991.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 17Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions LegislationThe sanctions were part of a measure that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.NYT US
POLITICSOct 17Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest - AP NewsTrump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest AP NewsAP News
HEALTHOct 17Ukraine opens first asbestos testing lab to analyze debris from Russian shellingA national laboratory equipped for transmission electron microscopy has opened in Kyiv, enabling the highly accurate detection of asbestos in materials and debris from demolition sites.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 17Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Trump , Zelenskyytheshillongtimes.com · India
MILITARYOct 17Presidential adviser says Ukraine is in talks to lift speed limit on military satellite networkA presidential adviser reports that Ukraine is engaging in discussions to remove speed restrictions on its military satellite network. This development suggests efforts to enhance military communication and capabilities amidst ongoing conflict.wdio.com · United States
DISASTEROct 17Minor ammonia leak reported in Volyn following Russian strike on facilityUkrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 17Trump declines to blame Putin for Ukraine war , amid transatlantic tensionsDonald Trump has reportedly declined to attribute blame to Putin for the conflict in Ukraine, a stance that contributes to existing transatlantic tensions. This highlights a significant political statement regarding international conflicts and alliances.readingchronicle.co.uk · United Kingdom
WORLDOct 17Flamingos open World Cup campaign against Poland in MoroccoThe article reports on the Flamingos team beginning their World Cup campaign, with their first match against Poland taking place in Morocco. This marks the start of their competition in the tournament.punchng.com · Nigeria
POLITICSOct 17Trump declines to blame Putin for Ukraine war , amid transatlantic tensionsThe article states that former President Trump has refused to hold Putin responsible for the Ukraine war, which is contributing to ongoing transatlantic tensions. This stance highlights a point of contention in international political discourse.ledburyreporter.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSOct 17Trump declines to blame Putin for Ukraine war , amid transatlantic tensionsFormer President Trump has reportedly declined to attribute blame to Putin for the Ukraine war, a stance that contributes to existing transatlantic tensions. This political position is a subject of international discussion.milfordmercury.co.uk · United Kingdom
CONFLICTOct 16Growing dispute over Starlink disruptions in UkraineThere are growing questions over who gave the order to restrict Starlink internet speeds in Ukraine, which disrupted drone operations and, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, put lives at risk. CBS News international reporter Aidan Stretch has the details.CBS News
POLITICSOct 16Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBCDefence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it.BBC World
CONFLICTOct 16The drama of the Ukrainian city for which the Pope asked Putin for a truce: 1,700 inhabitants without food and with an exit through the "death route"Clarín
CONFLICTOct 16Artist behind world’s largest painting not to restore drone-damaged Cosmogony until war endsArtist Petro Antyp, creator of Cosmogony, the world’s largest painting, has decided not to restore the section of the monumental work damaged in a Russian attack until the war is over.Ukrinform [en]