Britain’s Reform UK proposes to strip all foreign nationals of benefits, including EU citizens
“The social security system is created for Britain.
Wars and droughts drive up the cost of sea transportation to record levels
The cost of transporting goods along numerous sea routes has sharply increased over the past month, reaching record levels, writes Financial Times.
Fuel‑sale restrictions again affect almost all of Russia
Restrictions on fuel sales have again affected almost the entire Russia, reports Reuters.
EU prepares record expansion of sanctions against Russia: about 1,600 individuals and companies could be affected
The European Union plans to expand sanctions against Russia, targeting about 1,600 individuals and companies.
Canada must remove retaliation to avoid new tariffs, Greer says
Canada must remove its retaliatory measures against U.S.
US threatens EU with measures if Brussels does not soften environmental and human rights standards
Washington acknowledged that Brussels had “made some positive reforms”, but noted that the EU had “failed to fully address the concerns of the US”.
Hungary to sink two barges on the Danube due to critically low water levels near the Paks Nuclear Power Plant
This is expected to allow two of the plant’s turbines to continue operating while the construction of a river ‘sill’ is underway.
Russian regions again restrict fuel sales after strikes on refineries
Russian regions face fuel shortages after Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries, leading to rationing and supply issues.
Russia rejected Ukraine’s proposal for a limited ceasefire in the Black Sea
According to a source familiar with the situation, the proposal was conveyed through a third country.
US interest payments on government debt reach $100 billion per month
In the United States, rapid growth of government debt and persistently high inflation have led to an increase in the cost of servicing it to multi-year highs.