Bulgaria’s bold move — state seizes Lukoil refinery to dodge U.S. sanctions on Russia
Bulgaria has increased security at the Lukoil refinery in Burgas as the government prepares to take control of the facility. The step follows new...
Hungary escapes U.S. sanctions — Trump approves Russian energy exemption for one year
The United States has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from sanctions linked to buying Russian oil and gas. This decision was announced after a...
iCOMPASS launches new KYC and AML platform to streamline compliance for financial institutions
iCOMPASS Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based Regulatory Technology firm, today announced the launch of its next-generation Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform...
U.S. Treasury freezes assets tied to North Korean hackers and shadow banks funding missile program
The United States Department of the Treasury, through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), has taken action against a network that helped North...
Tariffs Alarm Bells Ring as China’s Exports Suddenly Collapse — Weakest Performance in Eight Months
China’s exports saw a sudden and unexpected fall in October, marking the weakest performance since February. This decline has drawn attention across global markets...