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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

TSMC Vows to Act Fast if Huawei Sanctions Are Violated

TSMC, the giant chip maker from Taiwan, has promised to take quick action if it's found not following rules about selling chips to Huawei. The U. S. has strict laws against selling high-tech chips to Huawei. TSMC said this after news broke that the U. S. Commerce Department was looking into whether

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Czech Republic's Russian Oil Imports: Aid to Ukraine Comparison

A recent report shows that one of Ukraine's allies, the Czech Republic, has been spending big bucks on Russian oil and gas. In fact, they've spent five times more on Russian energy than they have on aid to Ukraine since the invasion started. This isn't just money, but it's also helping to keep the K

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Oct 15 2024CRIME

Chemical Smuggling Bust: Spain Stops Russia-Bound Shipment

Police in Spain have uncovered a major smuggling operation, seizing 13 tons of banned chemicals. These chemicals, which could be used to make chemical weapons, were headed to Russia. The operation took place despite the sanctions put in place due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Four suspected crimi

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Sep 30 2024CRIME

Money Laundering Moves to the Ice Cream Shop

In a surprising development, two Mexico-based businesses, an ice cream chain and a pharmacy, have been linked to the ruthless Sinaloa cartel by the U.S. Treasury Department. The cartel is responsible for a significant portion of fentanyl trafficking into the U.S., causing an alarming number of overd

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Sep 16 2024FINANCE

Russia's Cryptocurrency U-Turn: A Potential Lifeline Amid Sanctions?

Russia's relationship with cryptocurrency has been tumultuous, to say the least. Just a few years ago, the country was considering a blanket ban on digital assets. But, as a result of Western sanctions and payment difficulties, Russia is now looking to cryptocurrency as a potential solution. As Sept

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

Assassination Plot or False Flag: Unraveling the Truth Behind Maduro's Arrested Accusers

The recent arrest of six foreigners, including three Americans, two Spaniards, and a Czech citizen, by Venezuelan authorities has sparked an international storm. The accused are said to be part of a CIA-led plot to overthrow the Venezuelan government and kill President Nicolas Maduro. However, the U

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Plotting Against the President: Venezuela's Alleged CIA Operation

The Venezuelan government has made a sensational claim, alleging that a group of six foreigners, including a US Navy SEAL, were arrested for a plot to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro. The alleged plot, reportedly led by the CIA, aimed to "destabilize" the country, which has been in crisis since

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Is Russia Really Trying to Sway the 2024 Election? A Look at the US Response

The Biden administration is cracking down on what it claims is Russian interference in the upcoming 2024 election. They're planning to hit Russia with sanctions and launch a legal investigation, specifically targeting RT, a Russian-backed media network. But hold on, is this really about foreign inte

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Russia's Election Game:Is Democracy on the Menu?

The Biden administration is gearing up to slap sanctions on Russia, accusing them of trying to influence the 2024 election. Sounds familiar, right? They're alleging that Russia is using its state-backed media, RT, to spread propaganda and misinformation. But hold on, What exactly constitutes 'man

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