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US Sanctions Several Firms in Hong Kong, UAE for Involvement in Russian Gold Trade

US Sanctions Several Firms in Hong Kong, UAE for Involvement in Russian Gold Trade

The US has imposed sanctions on several companies based in Hong Kong and the UAE for involvement in the trade of gold produced by a sanctioned Russian miner.


Two Texan Men Get More Than 3 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Sell Iranian Oil to China

Two Texas men were sentenced to 45 months in prison for trying to sell Iranian oil to a refinery in China in violation of US sanctions.

Amazon Sued by Thousands of Delivery Drivers Over Unpaid Wages, Contractor Status

Thousands of Amazon delivery drivers are suing the company, claiming that being classified as independent contractors instead of employees has resulted in unpaid wages and financial hardships.

US Bans Imports From 3 More Chinese Companies Tied to Uyghur Forced Labor

The US has added three more firms to a list that blocked imports from companies that are allegedly linked to Uyghur forced laborers in China.


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Brand-New F-35 Crashes into New Mexico Hillside, Pilot Injured After Ejecting
A brand-new Lockheed Martin F-35B crashed into a hillside near the Albuquerque International Sunport, while the pilot was conscious after ejecting but sustained serious injuries when located by emergency crews.
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