Japan has imposed sanctions on companies based in China and several other countries over their alleged support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict. The measures come as part of a broader package of restrictions aimed at entities and individuals in Russia and Belarus that are deemed to be “directly involved” in the situation surrounding Ukraine.

Ecuadorian state-run oil producer Petroecuador has announced that it has stepped up security measures at its facilities amid ongoing unrest in the country.  The move follows a state of “internal armed conflict” declared by Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa on Tuesday, after gunmen stormed a TV station and attacked police officers around the country. More than…

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