UK fast-tracks law to tackle Russian ‘dirty money’
The UK is fast-tracking legislation to target money-laundering by foreign oligarchs.
The government's move follows Russia's decision to invade Ukraine.
As part of the measures, foreign...
Ukraine invasion: EU shuts airspace to Russian planes
The EU has imposed a blanket flight ban on Russian planes, the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has announced.
"We are...
Ericsson workers kidnapped after being sent to negotiate with IS
The telecoms company Ericsson put contractors' lives at risk by insisting they continued working in territory controlled by the Islamic State group in...
Asia shares rebound after Ukraine sanctions
Asian shares have rebounded as investors take stock of sanctions on Russia following its actions in Ukraine.
US President Joe Biden has brought in measures...
Ukraine conflict: UK sanctions target Russian banks and oligarchs
Major Russian banks will be excluded from the UK financial system and oligarchs have been targeted in new sanctions announced by Boris Johnson.
The prime...
