Greece blocks new EU sanctions against Russia, demanding exception for LNG transportation
Member states of the EU are outraged by this request, with one diplomat calling it “shameless”.
Iran Attacks Desalination Plant in Kuwait, Damaging Power Station
Kuwait is preparing for temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) this weekend.
Kremlin Rejects Trump’s Accusations, Asserts Russia Has Never Interfered in Other States’ Affairs
Russia strongly rejects accusations of interference in the American elections, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
Catalonia Receives Less Than Half of State Investments Relative to Its Economic Share
Catalonia receives only 8.6% of all state investments that can be attributed to individual autonomous communities.
Israel’s Parliament Votes to Dissolve Early Ahead of October Elections
Israel’s Knesset voted for early dissolution on July 17, setting the stage for October elections.
Al Jazeera: Fedorov’s dismissal could turn into a political crisis for Zelensky
Fedorov’s dismissal as Ukraine’s defense minister sparks protests and political challenges for Zelensky.
Ukraine Strikes 12 Ships of Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ in Black Sea, Commander Says
“The goal is complete and irreversible paralysis of oil, fuel, and cargo logistics bypassing sanctions,” the commander wrote.
EU wants to change emissions trading rules and link benefits to green investments
This Friday, the European Commission presented a long-awaited proposal to reform the Emissions Trading System (ETS).
China calls Trump’s accusations of interference in the 2020 election ‘fabrications’
China on Friday strongly responded to accusations by U.S.
Israel’s Defense Minister: Troops to remain in ‘security zones’ in Syria, Lebanon and Gaza
Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israeli troops will remain in security zones in Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza.