Russian space chief: Sanctions could imperil space station.
Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin suggests Western sanctions may threaten International Space Station operations, with agency preparing report on future international cooperation after analyzing potential impacts on Russian spacecraft servicing and mission capabilities.
European inflation soars to a record 7.5% on fuel, food costs.
Eurozone consumer prices surge to unprecedented 7.5% in March, marking the highest inflation rate since 1997. Energy and food costs drive significant price increases, putting pressure on consumers and central banks to respond to economic challenges.
Greenhouse gas emissions rose in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island's greenhouse gas emissions rose by 8.2% from 2017 to 2018, primarily from transportation and electricity sectors. This increase puts the state's climate reduction targets at risk, with officials concerned about meeting the 10% emissions reduction mandate by 2020.
Poland to end Russian oil imports; Germany warns on gas.
Poland moves to halt Russian oil imports by year's end, signaling EU's growing resolve to reduce energy dependence on Moscow. Germany calls for gas conservation as the conflict disrupts European energy supplies.
US seeks tighter UN sanctions after N. Korea missile test
The United States called for tougher UN sanctions after North Korea test-fired its largest intercontinental ballistic missile. Kim Jong Un pledged to expand his nuclear capabilities and prepare for a prolonged confrontation with the US, aiming to force acceptance of North Korea's nuclear status.
Ukraine war drives the US, EU deal to undercut Russian energy
President Biden pledges to expand natural gas shipments to Europe, helping the EU reduce its 40% reliance on Russian fossil fuels. The Ukraine conflict has accelerated a strategic shift in energy partnerships, highlighting the geopolitical consequences of energy dependency.
The US, EU sign data transfer deal to ease privacy concerns
The United States and European Union have signed a breakthrough data transfer deal, allowing European personal information to be stored in the U.S. President Biden and European Commission President von der Leyen announced the agreement during Biden's Brussels visit, providing relief to thousands of companies facing data privacy challenges.
Biden pledges new Ukraine aid warns Russia on chemical weapons.
President Biden announced new humanitarian aid for Ukraine, including $1 billion in supplies and openness to welcoming 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. Western allies discussed sanctions and potential responses to escalating Russian aggression, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy continues to seek more robust military assistance.
The U.S. reinstates 352 product exclusions from China tariffs.
The U.S. Trade Representative's office has reinstated 352 expired product exclusions from Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports. The exclusions cover industrial components, car parts, chemicals, and consumer goods, effective retroactively from Oct. 12, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2022.
The U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine invasion.
The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, targeting dozens of defense companies, hundreds of parliament members, and the chief executive of Russia's largest bank. The move aims to increase pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
