Day: November 15, 2022

EU imposes sanctions on eight Russians linked to poisoning of opposition politician Alexei Navalny

The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on eight more Russians accused of being linked to the poisoning of opposition politician Alexei Navalny, targeting high-ranking officials of the FSB intelligence service and chemical weapons experts. Navalny was poisoned with a nerve agent during a campaigning trip in Siberia in 2020, according to analysis conducted by… Read More EU imposes sanctions on eight Russians linked to poisoning of opposition politician Alexei Navalny

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China to speed up bilateral free trade agreement talks with South Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday China will speed up bilateral free trade agreement negotiations with South Korea, state television CCTV reported. China will deepen cooperation with South Korea on areas including high-tech manufacturing, big data and green economy, Xi told South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol at the G20 Summit, CCTV said. Xi also… Read More China to speed up bilateral free trade agreement talks with South Korea

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UN General Assembly approves resolution for Russia to make reparations to Ukraine

The United Nations General Assembly on Monday called for Russia to be held accountable for its conduct in Ukraine, voting to approve a resolution recognizing that Russia must be responsible for making reparations to the country. The resolution, supported by 94 of the assembly’s 193 members, said Russia, which invaded its neighbor in February, “must… Read More UN General Assembly approves resolution for Russia to make reparations to Ukraine

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UN rights office says both Russia and Ukraine tortured prisoners of war

The U.N. human rights office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday that both Russia and Ukraine have tortured prisoners of war during the nearly nine-month conflict, citing examples including the use of electric shocks and forced nudity. The U.N.’s Ukraine-based monitoring team based its findings on interviews with more than 100 prisoners of war on each side… Read More UN rights office says both Russia and Ukraine tortured prisoners of war

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U.S. imposes sanctions on military supply network aiding Russia

The United States on Monday targeted Russian military’s supply chains, imposing sanctions on 14 individuals and 28 entities that it said were part of a transnational network that procures technology to support Moscow in its invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. Treasury also designated family members of Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov, as well as individuals that… Read More U.S. imposes sanctions on military supply network aiding Russia

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EU slams sanctions on dozens of Iranian individuals, organisations over protests crackdown

The European Union on Monday slapped additional sanctions on Iran, targeting 29 individuals and three organisations, in response to what it has condemned as Tehran’s widespread use of force against peaceful protesters. “We stand with the Iranian people and support their right to protest peacefully and voice their demands and views freely,” EU foreign policy… Read More EU slams sanctions on dozens of Iranian individuals, organisations over protests crackdown

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Italy bans use of facial recognition tech with exception of combating crime

Italy prohibited the use of facial recognition and ‘smart glasses’ on Monday as its Data Protection Agency issued a rebuke to two municipalities experimenting with the technologies. Facial recognition systems using biometric data will not be allowed until a specific law is adopted or at least until the end of next year, the privacy watchdog… Read More Italy bans use of facial recognition tech with exception of combating crime

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