UK falls in line with US sanctions on Russia

The British government has followed Washington’s lead by targeting the country’s energy sector and key financial institutions The UK on Thursday announced wide-ranging new sanctions against Russia targeting the country’s energy sector and financial system. The move follows similar action by the US and comes in coordination with other Group of Seven (G7) nations, according…

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Former Chinese bank boss arrested on corruption charges – Xinhua

Liu Liange’s reported detention comes as part of widespread anti-corruption efforts in Beijing Liu Liange, the former chairman of the state-owned Bank of China, has been arrested on suspicion of bribery and issuing illegal loans, the Xinhua news agency reported on Monday.

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Israel’s ground operation in Gaza may finish next month – CNN

US officials expect Israeli military activity targeting the south of the Palestinian enclave to end by January, the outlet said Israel Defense Forces (IDF) military activity may shift to a lower-intensity strategy that narrowly targets specific Hamas operatives and leaders in January, CNN has reported. According the outlet, the tactics of the operation would be…

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