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⚡ Chevron says monitoring Ukraine situation, Caspian pipeline vital for consumers worldwide
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❗ Macron says will maintain communication with Putin to persuade him of 'giving up weapons'
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♻️ UN countries to create treaty to fight plastic pollution
TThe UN Environment Assembly voted unanimously Wednesday at its meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, for a resolution “to end plastic pollution.” It sets the stage for international negotiations designed to produce a treaty by 2024.
After a week of debate, negotiators fashioned proposals for a treaty that would cover the full lifecycle of plastics, including production, design and disposal.
According to a recent study, the global plastic industry is valued at $522.6 billion. A conservative estimate suggests at least 11 million metric tons of plastic end up in the Earth’s oceans every year. The environmental group Greenpeace said the UN panel’s decision is a “big, bold step to end plastic pollution.”
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TThe UN Environment Assembly voted unanimously Wednesday at its meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, for a resolution “to end plastic pollution.” It sets the stage for international negotiations designed to produce a treaty by 2024.
After a week of debate, negotiators fashioned proposals for a treaty that would cover the full lifecycle of plastics, including production, design and disposal.
According to a recent study, the global plastic industry is valued at $522.6 billion. A conservative estimate suggests at least 11 million metric tons of plastic end up in the Earth’s oceans every year. The environmental group Greenpeace said the UN panel’s decision is a “big, bold step to end plastic pollution.”
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‼️Canada has imposed new sanctions against 10 employees of Gazprom, Rosneft over Russia's special military operation in Donbass, foreign ministry announces
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⚡ US Defense chief says no-fly zone over Ukraine would start War with Russia
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‼️Canada has imposed new sanctions against 10 employees of Gazprom, Rosneft over Russia's special military operation in Donbass, foreign ministry announces
"The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations in response to Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine," the ministry said in a statement.
"These new measures impose restrictions on 10 key individuals from 2 important companies in Russia’s energy sector, Rosneft and Gazprom. These measures are intended to put further pressure on Russia’s leadership to cease its violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity," the statement added.
"These new measures impose restrictions on 10 key individuals from 2 important companies in Russia’s energy sector, Rosneft and Gazprom. These measures are intended to put further pressure on Russia’s leadership to cease its violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity," the statement added.
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⚡🇯🇵Japan to reportedly freeze assets of four Russian banks, including VTB over ongoing special military operation
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More than 38 million people in the United States tuned in to President Joe Biden's first State of the Union Address, well below his predecessor's figures, a Nielsen TV ratings report revealed.
Biden's speech focused on Russia and Ukraine, the US economy, efforts to rebuild US infrastructure, and the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Former President Donald Trump's attracted the most in his first address to a joint session of Congress in February 2017 with almost 48 million viewers, which is about 20 percent more than Biden's Tuesday speech. And then there's former President Barack Obama, who managed to attract some 52 million viewers during his first address.
Biden's speech focused on Russia and Ukraine, the US economy, efforts to rebuild US infrastructure, and the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Former President Donald Trump's attracted the most in his first address to a joint session of Congress in February 2017 with almost 48 million viewers, which is about 20 percent more than Biden's Tuesday speech. And then there's former President Barack Obama, who managed to attract some 52 million viewers during his first address.
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Another One Bites the Dust
A US court has rejected an attempt by the New York Attorney General’s Office to dissolve the National Rifle Association, ruling that doing away with the gun-rights group would infringe on its members’ First Amendment rights.
“While we’re heartened that the judge dismissed the NRA’s attempts to thwart most of the claims in our case, we are disappointed that the judge ruled against the dissolution portion,” NY AG Letitia James said in a statement.
James’ office is weighing the next possible steps in the case.
A US court has rejected an attempt by the New York Attorney General’s Office to dissolve the National Rifle Association, ruling that doing away with the gun-rights group would infringe on its members’ First Amendment rights.
“While we’re heartened that the judge dismissed the NRA’s attempts to thwart most of the claims in our case, we are disappointed that the judge ruled against the dissolution portion,” NY AG Letitia James said in a statement.
James’ office is weighing the next possible steps in the case.
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⚽️ The Russian billionaire who owns Chelsea FC has announced that he will sell the club even as sanctions target the Federation’s oligarchs
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich announced on Wednesday that his English Premier League team Chelsea FC is for sale. "As I have stated before, I have always taken decisions with the Club's best interest at heart," he said in a statement.
He added: "I have instructed my team to set up a charitable foundation where all net proceeds from the sale will be donated. The foundation will be for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine."
The announcement from one of England's top clubs has rocked the football world. Abramovich has owned the team since 2003, when he bought the club for an estimated $190 million. According to The New York Times, Abramovich is said to be looking to sell the club for some $2.5 billion.
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Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich announced on Wednesday that his English Premier League team Chelsea FC is for sale. "As I have stated before, I have always taken decisions with the Club's best interest at heart," he said in a statement.
He added: "I have instructed my team to set up a charitable foundation where all net proceeds from the sale will be donated. The foundation will be for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine."
The announcement from one of England's top clubs has rocked the football world. Abramovich has owned the team since 2003, when he bought the club for an estimated $190 million. According to The New York Times, Abramovich is said to be looking to sell the club for some $2.5 billion.
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Number of Refugees Caused by Ukrainian Crisis Reaches 1 million - UNHCR
The number of refugees caused by the current crisis in Ukraine has reached 1 million, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said.
"In just seven days we have witnessed the exodus of one million refugees from Ukraine to neighbouring countries. For many millions more, inside Ukraine, it’s time for guns to fall silent, so that life-saving humanitarian assistance can be provided," Grandi wrote on his Twitter page.
The number of refugees caused by the current crisis in Ukraine has reached 1 million, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said.
"In just seven days we have witnessed the exodus of one million refugees from Ukraine to neighbouring countries. For many millions more, inside Ukraine, it’s time for guns to fall silent, so that life-saving humanitarian assistance can be provided," Grandi wrote on his Twitter page.
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The Jan. 6 committee revealed in a Wednesday court filing that it has evidence establishing a “good-faith belief” that former US President Donald Trump may have engaged in criminal conduct to overturn the 2020 election.
"The Select Committee also has a good-faith basis for concluding that the President and members of his Campaign engaged in a criminal conspiracy to defraud the United States," the filing continued.
The latest comes after the 1/6 panel filed a new round of subpoenas against Trump-linked officials.
"The Select Committee also has a good-faith basis for concluding that the President and members of his Campaign engaged in a criminal conspiracy to defraud the United States," the filing continued.
The latest comes after the 1/6 panel filed a new round of subpoenas against Trump-linked officials.
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💼 Google is calling some employees back to several US offices for 3 days a week starting April 4, with flexibility programs including so-called 'work from anywhere' weeks.
Google employees in the San Francisco Bay Area and "several other US locations" will return to the office for at least three days a week beginning April 4, according to a company memo sent Wednesday.
The company will transition to a hybrid model this month, but employees can request extra time. Google employees can also "explore flexible work options including 'work from anywhere' weeks" or a location change, the memo added.
Google has dropped its vaccine requirement for both onsite and remote workers, as the memo confirmed. Google employees who are "fully remote" aren't required to be vaccinated, but those who come into the office must be vaccinated unless the person has a specific accommodation — and those employees will be required to wear a mask and be regularly tested.
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Google employees in the San Francisco Bay Area and "several other US locations" will return to the office for at least three days a week beginning April 4, according to a company memo sent Wednesday.
The company will transition to a hybrid model this month, but employees can request extra time. Google employees can also "explore flexible work options including 'work from anywhere' weeks" or a location change, the memo added.
Google has dropped its vaccine requirement for both onsite and remote workers, as the memo confirmed. Google employees who are "fully remote" aren't required to be vaccinated, but those who come into the office must be vaccinated unless the person has a specific accommodation — and those employees will be required to wear a mask and be regularly tested.
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‼️The price for Brent oil has surpassed $116 per barrel for the first time since September 9, 2013, the trading data showed.
As of 02:48 GMT, the price of May futures for Brent oil increased by 1.81% to $116.63 per barrel.
As of 02:48 GMT, the price of May futures for Brent oil increased by 1.81% to $116.63 per barrel.
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👉🏻 The Russian MoD has explained what the signs on military equipment mean
Z stands for "victory"
V means "the task will be completed" / "strength in truth"
What the symbol O stands for has not yet been specified, with some media outlets earlier suggesting that this is how equipment from Belarus is designated. It is also not yet known what X and A stand for.
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Z stands for "victory"
V means "the task will be completed" / "strength in truth"
What the symbol O stands for has not yet been specified, with some media outlets earlier suggesting that this is how equipment from Belarus is designated. It is also not yet known what X and A stand for.
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