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Not all allies currently in position to join Russia oil ban: US official
The US admin said it consulted its European allies before banning the import of Russian oil and gas while stressing that it recogniSes not all of its partners were in a position to follow suit.
 "Not all allies currently in position to join Russia oil ban: US official")
After Ukraine war, Russia now global economic pariah: Biden administration
Russia has become a global economic pariah after it attacked Ukraine and the international community has joined the US in imposing tough sanctions against Moscow, the Joe Biden administration claimed
 "After Ukraine war, Russia now global economic pariah: Biden administration")
US ban on Russia oil may leave more cargoes at sea with no buyers: Analysts
US ban on Russian oil imports is likely to leave more cargoes at sea with no buyers, and the EU's decision to continue imports was unlikely to make much difference to disarray in Russian oil trade
 "US ban on Russia oil may leave more cargoes at sea with no buyers: Analysts")
Pentagon says Poland's fighter jet offer for Ukraine 'not tenable'
The Pentagon has said that Poland's offer to give its MiG-29 fighter jets to the US so they can be passed to Ukraine raises serious concerns for the NATO alliance and the plan is not "a tenable one"
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US aid to Ukraine grows to near $14 bn in $1.5 trn govt bill
A US aid package for Ukraine and its Eastern European allies grew to around $14 billion on Tuesday as lawmakers put finishing touches on a $1.5 trillion government-wide spending bill
 "US aid to Ukraine grows to near $14 bn in $1.5 trn govt bill")
Omicron subvariant infection cases double each week in US: CDC Data
Cases of a highly transmissible Omicron subvariant were doubling in the US each week over the past month, says the data updated on Tuesday by the country's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
 "Omicron subvariant infection cases double each week in US: CDC Data")
US oil output expected near record high in 2023 at 13 mn barrels daily: EIA
US oil output is expected to return to a near record high averaging 13 million barrels daily by next year, the Energy Information Administration forecast
Global shares fall, oil rises in volatile trading post Russia oil ban by US
Global share markets fell on Tuesday as oil prices climbed yet further, driven by the United States banning Russian oil and other energy imports over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine
 "Global shares fall, oil rises in volatile trading post Russia oil ban by US")
Proud Boys leader arrested on charge of conspiracy in Capitol attack
A leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group have been arrested on a conspiracy charge for his suspected role in a coordinated attack on the US Capitol
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1st trial in Capitol riot of Texas man ends in conviction on all counts
A Texas man was convicted on Tuesday of storming the US Capitol with a holstered handgun
 "1st trial in Capitol riot of Texas man ends in conviction on all counts")
CIA Director Burns warns of 'ugly next few weeks' unfolding in Ukraine
Top US intelligence official William Burns on Tuesday warned of an "ugly next few weeks" in Ukraine amid ongoing Russian military operations.
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Sovereign wealth funds likely to keep away from Russia, says researcher
Middle Eastern and Chinese sovereign wealth funds are likely to avoid new deals in Russia for now after its invasion of Ukraine, says researcher
 "Sovereign wealth funds likely to keep away from Russia, says researcher")
Oil prices surge as US bans Russian crude, Britain launches phase out
Oil prices settled around 4% higher on Tuesday as the US banned Russian oil imports and Britain said it will phase them out by year end
 "Oil prices surge as US bans Russian crude, Britain launches phase out")
US says will send more than 500 troops to Poland, Romania, Germany, Greece
The United States announced on Monday that over 500 US troops would be deployed in Europe to reinforce NATO's flank including Poland, Romania, Germany and Greece
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Aid for Ukraine, European allies growing as US lawmakers shape budget bill
Proposed US aid for Ukraine, European allies has grown beyond $12 billion, top Senator said, as congressional bargainers worked toward a bipartisan government-wide spending deal
US and 10 other countries condemn North Korean ballistic missile launch
The US and 10 other countries on Monday criticised North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch and urged UNSC to respond, saying its inaction erodes the credibility of the UN's most powerful body
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India has compulsions with Russia, issues in neighbourhood: Ex-US diplomat
India has compulsions with Russia, and in their neighbourhood, issues with China over territory, a former top American diplomat has told US lawmakers
 "India has compulsions with Russia, issues in neighbourhood: Ex-US diplomat")
Discrimination against Sikhs has grown in US: Rights expert to US Congress
Religious discrimination and hate crime against Sikh community in US has increased in recent years, an eminent human rights expert has told the lawmakers urging US Congress to take steps against it
 "Discrimination against Sikhs has grown in US: Rights expert to US Congress")
Western ban on oil imports will double price to $300 a barrel: Russia
A Western ban on Russian oil imports may more than double the price to $300 a barrel and prompt the closure of the main gas pipeline to Germany, Moscow warned on Monday
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No decision made on ban of Russia oil imports: US amid rising energy prices
Amid concerns about rising energy prices over the Russia-Ukraine situation, the United States has said no decision has been made by the Biden administration about a ban on importing oil from Russia
