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The Joe Biden administration imposed terrorism sanctions on two accountants in Lebanon and two companies that provided financial services to the militant group Hezbollah. As reported by AP, the Treasury Department will also sanction a third person for assisting Hezbollah, a US-designated foreign terrorist organization, with weapons acquisitions. Adel Mohamad Mansour, executive director of Hezbollah’s Al-Qard Al-Hassan group, as well as another company he runs, Al-Khobara for Accounting, Auditing, and Studies, are targeted. Also sanctioned are the firm Auditors for Accounting and Auditing and its representative Naser Hasan Neser, as well as Hassan Khalil, who Treasury says helped Hezbollah acquire…

On this year’s International Day of People of Determination, which falls on Saturday, Antonio Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General, called for transformative, innovative solutions in a world where crises disproportionately impact people of determination. Guterres emphasized the need for greater public-private sector collaboration in developing strategies that benefit people of determination, who should also be involved in their development. A road map to achieving this goal has been published by the UN in its Disability Inclusion Strategy. This is aimed at making the United Nations more accessible to people with disabilities. “From headquarters to the field, we work to assess,…

As a result of their talisman, Lionel Messi, Argentina defeated Australia 2-1 and advanced to the second round of the Qatar 2022 tournament to play against the Netherlands. Lionel Messi expertly broke the deadlock in the 35th minute, and Julian Alvarez doubled the lead before the hour mark. At 35 years and 162 days old, Lionel Messi became Argentina’s senior marksman. The goal was Messi’s ninth goal of the World Cup, moving him one goal ahead of Maradona and one goal behind 10-goal Gabriel Batistuta. Despite this, the Socceroos managed to hold on to their towel. Craig Goodwin cut the…

As the first of a new fleet of long-range stealth nuclear bombers for the United States Air Force, Northrop Grumman Corp unveiled its next-generation B-21 Raider jet. In Palmdale, California, the B-21 was unveiled during a dramatic ceremony at Northrop’s Plant 42, allowing the public to see the new aircraft for the first time. Using long-range and mid-air refueling capabilities, the B-21 has a similar flying wing shape as its predecessor, the B-2, and can carry conventional as well as nuclear weapons. A 2010 estimate estimated the aircraft would cost approximately $550 million each, or $750 million today in inflation-adjusted…

Sergei Perelygin and Lindsay Webster were declared 2022 Spartan World Champions, after they mastered an all-new course in the Al Wathba desert to beat the most skilled obstacle course racing athletes from across the globe. Taking place at Al Wathba Luxury Collection Resort & Spa and organized in partnership with Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Spartan, the event saw a host of international athletes from more than 80 countries battle it out for the men’s and women’s individual World Championship Super vying for more than US$125,000 in prize money – this is only the second time in history when this…

According to an official from the Indian Oil Ministry, the country will continue to purchase Russian crude oil even after the embargo and price cap are implemented on December 5. India has consistently stated its intention to purchase whatever crude oil makes the most financial sense for the import-heavy nation. According to an Indian Oil Ministry official cited by Attaqa, the sanctions placed on Russian oil won’t apply to India, since they will use non-Western services to transport crude oil into the country. The Russian government has promised to stop shipments to any country using the price cap. India, however,…

The EU agreed with the G7 to cap Russian oil prices to deprive the Kremlin of funds for its Ukraine war, as Putin said strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure were “inevitable”. With an EU embargo on Russian crude oil from Monday, the $60 per barrel price cap, previously agreed on a political level with the United States and the G7 group of wealthy democracies, will come into effect. Russian crude shipments to the EU will be prohibited by the embargo, which accounts for two thirds of imports and could deprive Russia’s war chest of billions of dollars. Poland refused to back…

Audi e-tron, the premium manufacturer’s electric SUV, entered the age of electromobility in 2018 and has set standards in the electric luxury-class SUV segment. The all-new Audi Q8 e-tron builds on this success story. Audi has been following a systematic electric roadmap since the introduction of the Audi e-tron around four years ago. The Audi Q8 e-tron has improved efficiency and range, and a refined design, and will be available in more than 20 countries by 2026. Audi’s Q8 e-tron is the top model among its electric SUVs and crossovers. It has a new front and rear design that systematically…

On Thursday, Ford Motor Co announced that it was recalling 634,000 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) worldwide over the possibility that their fuel injectors may be cracked and that owners should have their cars inspected. A recall has been issued by America’s No. 2 automaker by sales for models of the 2020-2023 model year Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs equipped with 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter engines. Many of these vehicles were also recalled in April due to the possibility of an oil separator housing cracking and causing an oil leak. It has been reported that vehicles that have already been repaired under the…

Mercedes-Benz is entering a new phase of its strategic collaboration with Avatar: The Way of Water and 20th Century Studios to integrate sustainability, mobility of the future, technology, and innovation into an emotional brand experience. On December 16, 20th Century Studios will launch a global co-promotion campaign for Avatar: The Way of Water, which opens in theaters. Taking the campaign idea of “Earth is our Pandora” and reinforcing MercedesBenz’s corporate messaging “Every action counts”, the messaging emphasizes responsibility for the planet. Exclusive film footage shows Avatar: The Way of Water’s vibrant environmental imagery and locations on earth to evoke a…