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US slaps sanctions on Maduro family, Venezuelan tankers: What we know
US President Trump imposes new sanctions on Maduro family members as he ups pressure to oust Venezuelan president.
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From: NewsFeed
Why musicians are boycotting festivals in Europe over Gaza
Musicians across Europe are cancelling shows at festivals linked to KKR, a firm tied to Israel’s defence industry.
Published On 31 Jul 2025
From: NewsFeed
These countries condemn the Gaza war but have major ties to Israel
Protesters are demanding action against Israel and not just words, after 28 countries called for an end to the Gaza war.
Published On 23 Jul 2025
Norwegian pension fund divests from companies selling to Israeli military
KLP, Norway’s largest pension fund, will no longer do business with two companies, one US, the other German.
![German company ThyssenKrupp is one of the two companies pension fund KLP is divesting from [Jana Rodenbusch/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2023-11-22T085331Z_1801572176_RC27I4ACR64E_RTRMADP_3_THYSSENKRUPP-RESULTS-1751187776.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
US bill to ban Israel boycotts faces right-wing backlash over free speech
Allies of Donald Trump voice opposition to bipartisan proposal that would expand a law that punishes boycotting Israel.
From: Reframe
Do boycotts against Israel work? Fatima Bhutto & Omar Barghouti
Fatima Bhutto and BDS co-founder Omar Barghouti on the fight to defend Palestinian rights and end Israeli occupation.
Published On 12 Jan 2025
UN warns Syria war ‘has not ended’, urges ‘inclusive’ political process
US State Department spokesman says ceasefire between Kurdish armed group and Turkey-backed fighters extended.
US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers
The latest US sanctions are part of an effort to disrupt Iran’s use of oil revenue to finance its nuclear programme.
‘Genocide-free’ cola makes a splash in the United Kingdom
Gaza Cola offers its drinkers an ‘apartheid-free’ alternative as they boycott big-name brands.
Nicaragua approves reforms boosting power of President Ortega and his wife
Legislators greenlight reforms giving more authority to Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, accused of stifling dissent.
UK imposes sanctions on Isabel dos Santos, Ukrainian oligarch Firtash
The measures are a part of the Labour government tightening Britain’s anti-corruption sanctions regime.
