The latest batch of restrictions will include a ban on diamonds and tightening the oil-price cap The European Commission has accepted proposals for a 12th package of sanctions on Russia, RBK news outlet reported on Wednesday, citing an unnamed EU official.

Forbidden petroleum products have continued to flow to the US military through a Greek refinery, the outlet says The Pentagon is bypassing Washington’s own sanctions against Russia as it continues to buy petroleum products made from its oil, which takes a circuitous route to a US military supplier despite an ongoing embargo, a Washington Post…

Demonstrators in San Francisco have denounced Washington’s support for Israel and called for a free Palestine Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of San Francisco, calling for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, as the city prepares to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. Both US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader…