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Taking aim at Moscow's efforts to evade Western sanctions, including those imposed through China, the United States on Wednesday imposed hundreds of new restrictions on the Russian Federation in relation to the conflict in Ukraine.

According to Reuters, the US Treasury Department, along with&nbsp;the State Department, has imposed sanctions on several entities, including close to 200 targets, with over 80 designations specifically targeting Chinese companies.<o:p></o:p>

This marks one of the biggest actions against Chinese companies in the context of US sanctions against Russia. <o:p></o:p>

These measures come while tensions continue to escalate between Washington and Beijing over their respective stances on Russia's military operations.

The Treasury Department's sanctions include20 companies based in China and Hong Kong, a move that follows repeated warnings from Washington regarding China's alleged support for Russia's military endeavours, including during recent diplomatic visits by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken to China. <o:p></o:p>

China, in response, has vehemently opposed what it terms as "illegal unilateral sanctions" by the US, with a spokesperson from China's embassy in Washington highlighting the country's adherence to relevant laws and regulations governing exports of dual-use articles. <o:p></o:p>

However, the alignment between China and Russia on this matter poses a major challenge to the recent improvement in relations between the two economic powerhouses.<o:p></o:p>

The sanctions, a response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, aim not only to penalise entities directly involved but also those facilitating Russia's procurement of crucial technology and equipment from abroad.<o:p></o:p>

Treasury's actions on Wednesday targeted nearly 60 entities across various countries, including China, Russia, Turkey, and others, which were accused of enabling Russia's acquisition of essential technology and equipment. <o:p></o:p>

Among the sanctioned entities were a China-based company alleged to have exported components for drone production to Russia, further aggravating concerns over China's role in strengthening Russia's military capabilities.<o:p></o:p>

Moreover, the State Department's sanctions targeted several China-based companies for their purported support to Russia's defence industrial base, alongside entities from Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, and Malaysia implicated in shipping critical items to Russia. <o:p></o:p>

Highlighting the gravity of the situation, a senior State Department official noted that China's support in providing critical components to Russia's defence industry significantly fuels Moscow's ability to sustain its military operations.<o:p></o:p>

In addition to addressing Russia's military endeavours, the US has also expanded its sanctions to impede Russia's energy exports, particularly liquefied natural gas (LNG).<o:p></o:p>

The State Department designated vessel operators involved in transporting equipment for Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, further constraining Russia's capacity to advance its energy interests. <o:p></o:p>

These actions follow earlier sanctions on Arctic LNG 2, which compelled Russia's largest LNG producer, Novatek, to halt production due to a shortage of tankers.<o:p></o:p>

Furthermore, the sanctions encompassed entities affiliated with Russia's nuclear and coal industries, as well as Russian air carrier Pobeda, a subsidiary of Aeroflot. <o:p></o:p>

These measures are part of a strategy to pressure Russia economically and diplomatically in response to its actions in Ukraine, with the US Commerce Department previously targeting Russian airlines by adding hundreds of Boeing and Airbus airplanes to an export control list.<o:p></o:p>

The State Department's actions also extended to individuals linked to the controversial death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.<o:p></o:p>

The targeted officials oversaw the correctional colony where Navalny was imprisoned before his demise, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his death and further straining US-Russia relations.<o:p></o:p>

(With inputs from Reuters)<o:p></o:p>

Taking aim at Moscow's efforts to evade Western sanctions, including those imposed through China, the United States on Wednesday imposed hundreds of new restrictions on the Russian Federation in relation to the conflict in Ukraine.

Taking aim at Moscow's efforts to evade Western sanctions, including those imposed through China, the United States on Wednesday imposed hundreds of new restrictions on the Russian Federation in relation to the conflict in Ukraine. According to Reuters, the US Treasury Department, along with the State Department, has imposed sanctions on several entities, including close to 200 targets, with over 80 designations specifically targeting Chinese companies. This marks one of the biggest actions against Chinese companies in the context of US sanctions against Russia. These measures come while tensions continue to escalate between Washington and Beijing over their respective stances on Russia's military operations. The Treasury Department's sanctions include20 companies based in China and Hong Kong, a move that follows repeated warnings from Washington regarding China's alleged support for Russia's military endeavours, including during recent diplomatic visits by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken to China. China, in response, has vehemently opposed what it terms as "illegal unilateral sanctions" by the US, with a spokesperson from China's embassy in Washington highlighting the country's adherence to relevant laws and regulations governing exports of dual-use articles. However, the alignment between China and Russia on this matter poses a major challenge to the recent improvement in relations between the two economic powerhouses. The sanctions, a response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, aim not only to penalise entities directly involved but also those facilitating Russia's procurement of crucial technology and equipment from abroad. Treasury's actions on Wednesday targeted nearly 60 entities across various countries, including China, Russia, Turkey, and others, which were accused of enabling Russia's acquisition of essential technology and equipment. Among the sanctioned entities were a China-based company alleged to have exported components for drone production to Russia, further aggravating concerns over China's role in strengthening Russia's military capabilities. Moreover, the State Department's sanctions targeted several China-based companies for their purported support to Russia's defence industrial base, alongside entities from Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, and Malaysia implicated in shipping critical items to Russia. Highlighting the gravity of the situation, a senior State Department official noted that China's support in providing critical components to Russia's defence industry significantly fuels Moscow's ability to sustain its military operations. In addition to addressing Russia's military endeavours, the US has also expanded its sanctions to impede Russia's energy exports, particularly liquefied natural gas (LNG). The State Department designated vessel operators involved in transporting equipment for Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, further constraining Russia's capacity to advance its energy interests. These actions follow earlier sanctions on Arctic LNG 2, which compelled Russia's largest LNG producer, Novatek, to halt production due to a shortage of tankers. Furthermore, the sanctions encompassed entities affiliated with Russia's nuclear and coal industries, as well as Russian air carrier Pobeda, a subsidiary of Aeroflot. These measures are part of a strategy to pressure Russia economically and diplomatically in response to its actions in Ukraine, with the US Commerce Department previously targeting Russian airlines by adding hundreds of Boeing and Airbus airplanes to an export control list. The State Department's actions also extended to individuals linked to the controversial death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The targeted officials oversaw the correctional colony where Navalny was imprisoned before his demise, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his death and further straining US-Russia relations. (With inputs from Reuters)

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Clashes broke out between the police and demonstrators on Thursday (May 2) at the University of California, Los Angeles, where the officers in riot gear tore down barricades at a protest encampment.&nbsp;

This is the latest in a spate of incidents after unrest erupted in the campuses of the United States over Israel's war against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

The police personnel dragged tents away from the protest site and detained several students dressed in white helmets.

Loud explosions were also reportedly heard during the clashes from the stun grenades or flash-bang charges that were fired by the police.

On another side of the encampment students holding umbrellas, helmets and plastic shields squared up against police in anxious silence, with a few erratic chants of "Free Palestine!" and "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!"

"This is a peaceful protest, there are no counter-protestors tonight, so to call the police on them is despicable. This city should support them," LA resident Jack Bedrosian, who came to show support, told news agency AFP.

UCLA officials on the other hand have announced that the campus will remain shut except for limited operations on Thursday and Friday.

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<h2>Hundreds arrested</h2>

Police in the last 24 hours have arrested hundreds of protesters of whom majority&nbsp;have called for divestment from companies that support Israel and the war in Gaza.

Announcements broadcast on the University of California Los Angeles campus on Wednesday (May 1) told demonstrators to disperse or they would be arrested.

California's governor's office criticised the slow response of law enforcement to a violent incident at UCLA. The incident involved a clash between a pro-Israeli group and a pro-Palestinian student encampment.

A masked pro-Israeli group assaulted a pro-Palestinian student camp before the police officers were called to the campus.

Governor Gavin Newsom's spokesperson said the limited and delayed police intervention was unacceptable.

<h2>India's MEA reacts to protests</h2>

Meanwhile, India's Ministry of External Affairs, reacting to the protests in the US campuses said that so far neither the Embassy nor any Consulate has been approached by Indian students seeking assistance.

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"Neither the Embassy nor any Consulate has been approached by Indian students or their families seeking assistance..We expect all our citizens at home and abroad to respect local laws and regulations", said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

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Clashes broke out between the police and demonstrators on Thursday (May 2) at the University of California, Los Angeles, where the officers in riot gear tore down barricades at a protest encampment.

Clashes broke out between the police and demonstrators on Thursday (May 2) at the University of California, Los Angeles, where the officers in riot gear tore down barricades at a protest encampment. This is the latest in a spate of incidents after unrest erupted in the campuses of the United States over Israel's war against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The police personnel dragged tents away from the protest site and detained several students dressed in white helmets. Loud explosions were also reportedly heard during the clashes from the stun grenades or flash-bang charges that were fired by the police. On another side of the encampment students holding umbrellas, helmets and plastic shields squared up against police in anxious silence, with a few erratic chants of "Free Palestine!" and "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!" "This is a peaceful protest, there are no counter-protestors tonight, so to call the police on them is despicable. This city should support them," LA resident Jack Bedrosian, who came to show support, told news agency AFP. UCLA officials on the other hand have announced that the campus will remain shut except for limited operations on Thursday and Friday. Also read: Biden claims 'xenophobia' stalling economic growth in India, China, Japan Hundreds arrested Police in the last 24 hours have arrested hundreds of protesters of whom majority have called for divestment from companies that support Israel and the war in Gaza. Announcements broadcast on the University of California Los Angeles campus on Wednesday (May 1) told demonstrators to disperse or they would be arrested. California's governor's office criticised the slow response of law enforcement to a violent incident at UCLA. The incident involved a clash between a pro-Israeli group and a pro-Palestinian student encampment. A masked pro-Israeli group assaulted a pro-Palestinian student camp before the police officers were called to the campus. Governor Gavin Newsom's spokesperson said the limited and delayed police intervention was unacceptable. India's MEA reacts to protests Meanwhile, India's Ministry of External Affairs, reacting to the protests in the US campuses said that so far neither the Embassy nor any Consulate has been approached by Indian students seeking assistance. "Neither the Embassy nor any Consulate has been approached by Indian students or their family seeking assistance..We expect all our citizens at home and abroad to respect local laws and regulations", MEA on disciplinary action on Indian students at US universities @WIONews https://t.co/hWd1GtXdAf — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) May 2, 2024 × "Neither the Embassy nor any Consulate has been approached by Indian students or their families seeking assistance..We expect all our citizens at home and abroad to respect local laws and regulations", said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. (With inputs from agencies)

Police tear down barricades at UCLA protest encampment; India urges its citizens to 'respect local laws'

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New York City police have arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University after a late-night operation. In other news, the US military has destroyed an unmanned surface vessel in Yemen, which was in an area controlled by the Houthi forces.

Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of violence similar to the Capitol riots if he loses the upcoming 2024 election, even as he alleges&nbsp;election rigging.

Multiple schools in Delhi-NCR were evacuated following bomb threats, heightening security concerns in the region.

Finally, the World Health Organization has issued a warning against the use of unpasteurised dairy products after detecting the bird flu virus in 34 cattle herds.

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New York City police moved in on Columbia University late Tuesday (Apr 30), encountering dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters still occupying parts of the campus.

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New York City police have arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University after a late-night operation. In other news, the US military has destroyed an unmanned surface vessel in Yemen, which was in an area controlled by the Houthi forces.

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In what might sound like a scene from the popular film Madagascar, police officers in the US state of Washington were called to deal with a rare traffic hazard, four runaway zebras seen running on a major state highway.&nbsp;

<h2>What happened?</h2>

The incident took place over the weekend when four zebras managed to escape the trailer that they were being transported in&nbsp;from Washington to the US state of Montana via Interstate 90, according to a report by the Seattle Times.&nbsp;

As of Tuesday (Apr 30), one of the four zebras is still on the run, while three were recaptured after a bizarre rescue effort involving the state police and two rodeo professionals who happened to be passing by.&nbsp;

“This is a first for me and all (Washington State Patrol) troopers involved. 4 Zebras that were being transported got loose when the driver stopped to secure the trailer EB 90 to exit 32,” said Trooper Rick Johnson, in a post on X.&nbsp;

He added, “The community has come together to help. One cornered, 3 outstanding. Crazy!!”

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Johnson also posted two images of a lone zebra walking along a mostly empty highway, with some police cars around. A report by NBC News said that the animals escaped while their owner stopped to secure their trailer.

The incident report, viewed by USA Today, said that at around 1:00 pm (local time), on Sunday (Apr 28) the owner of the four zebras, Kristine Keltgen was driving them from Winlock, Washington to Anaconda, Montana.&nbsp;

During the drive, Keltgen reportedly noticed the trailer’s “floor mat flapping and dragging” and as soon as she opened the door to adjust the mat, the zebras rushed out of the trailer and onto the highway.&nbsp;

ABC affiliate KOMO of Seattle reported that the King County Sheriff’s Office was called around 12:52 pm (local time) and it was not until 2:36 pm (local time) that three of them were captured.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Rodeo clown’</h2>

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2273146573016677">One video</a> posted on Facebook shows one of the zebras entering what looked like someone’s backyard. However,&nbsp;the person who posted the video clarified that it was not their house but was just helping to wrangle the zebra into someone else’s yard.&nbsp;

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“We got zebras on the loose, we’ve got a rodeo clown. I’m like, ‘Cool, we’ve officially turned into a zoo here,’” a local resident Whitney Blomquist told KOMO.&nbsp;

<h2>One zebra at large</h2>

In a post on X, the Regional Animal Services of King County, late Monday (Apr 29) asked the residents to be on the lookout for a zebra in the North Bend area.&nbsp;

“Our officers were able to corral three zebras that escaped from a trailer on I-90 Sunday, but a fourth is still on the loose,” it added. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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In what might sound like a scene from the popular film Madagascar, police officers in the US state of Washington were called to deal with a rare traffic hazard, four runaway zebras seen running on a major state highway.

In what might sound like a scene from the popular film Madagascar, police officers in the US state of Washington were called to deal with a rare traffic hazard, four runaway zebras seen running on a major state highway. What happened? The incident took place over the weekend when four zebras managed to escape the trailer that they were being transported in from Washington to the US state of Montana via Interstate 90, according to a report by the Seattle Times. As of Tuesday (Apr 30), one of the four zebras is still on the run, while three were recaptured after a bizarre rescue effort involving the state police and two rodeo professionals who happened to be passing by. “This is a first for me and all (Washington State Patrol) troopers involved. 4 Zebras that were being transported got loose when the driver stopped to secure the trailer EB 90 to exit 32,” said Trooper Rick Johnson, in a post on X. He added, “The community has come together to help. One cornered, 3 outstanding. Crazy!!” Also Read | Beating the heat: Lions and tigers cool off with ‘bloodsicles’ at Philippine zoo Johnson also posted two images of a lone zebra walking along a mostly empty highway, with some police cars around. A report by NBC News said that the animals escaped while their owner stopped to secure their trailer. The incident report, viewed by USA Today, said that at around 1:00 pm (local time), on Sunday (Apr 28) the owner of the four zebras, Kristine Keltgen was driving them from Winlock, Washington to Anaconda, Montana. During the drive, Keltgen reportedly noticed the trailer’s “floor mat flapping and dragging” and as soon as she opened the door to adjust the mat, the zebras rushed out of the trailer and onto the highway. ABC affiliate KOMO of Seattle reported that the King County Sheriff’s Office was called around 12:52 pm (local time) and it was not until 2:36 pm (local time) that three of them were captured. ‘Rodeo clown’ One video posted on Facebook shows one of the zebras entering what looked like someone’s backyard. However, the person who posted the video clarified that it was not their house but was just helping to wrangle the zebra into someone else’s yard. Also Read | All about the iconic 'Harry Potter castle' in Ukraine that fell victim to Russian missile attack “We got zebras on the loose, we’ve got a rodeo clown. I’m like, ‘Cool, we’ve officially turned into a zoo here,’” a local resident Whitney Blomquist told KOMO. One zebra at large In a post on X, the Regional Animal Services of King County, late Monday (Apr 29) asked the residents to be on the lookout for a zebra in the North Bend area. “Our officers were able to corral three zebras that escaped from a trailer on I-90 Sunday, but a fourth is still on the loose,” it added. (With inputs from agencies)

Rodeo workers, police round up zebras found running on major highway in Washington state

The US military said on Tuesday (Apr 30) that it had destroyed an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) in an area of Yemen controlled by the Houthis.

A day before, Yemeni Houthi rebels launched a drone strike against the Portuguese-flagged container ship, MSC Orion, in the Indian Ocean.&nbsp;

This attack, part of their wider campaign against international shipping, was claimed to be in support of Palestinians during the Israeli military actions in Gaza.&nbsp;

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The MSC Orion, owned by Zodiac Maritime and registered in Portugal, was travelling between Sines, Portugal and Salalah, Oman when the incident occurred.

Iran-aligned Houthi militants have launched repeated drone and missile strikes in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Gulf of Aden since November, forcing shippers to re-route cargo to longer and more expensive journeys around Southern Africa and stoking fears that the Israel-Hamas war could spread and destabilise the Middle East.

(With inputs from agencies)

The US military said on Tuesday (Apr 30) that it had destroyed an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) in an area of Yemen controlled by the Houthis. A day before, Yemeni Houthi rebels launched a drone strike against the Portuguese-flagged container ship, MSC Orion, in the Indian Ocean.

The US military said on Tuesday (Apr 30) that it had destroyed an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) in an area of Yemen controlled by the Houthis. A day before, Yemeni Houthi rebels launched a drone strike against the Portuguese-flagged container ship, MSC Orion, in the Indian Ocean. This attack, part of their wider campaign against international shipping, was claimed to be in support of Palestinians during the Israeli military actions in Gaza. Also read: Yemen's Houthis claim attacks on vessels in Indian Ocean The MSC Orion, owned by Zodiac Maritime and registered in Portugal, was travelling between Sines, Portugal and Salalah, Oman when the incident occurred. Iran-aligned Houthi militants have launched repeated drone and missile strikes in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Gulf of Aden since November, forcing shippers to re-route cargo to longer and more expensive journeys around Southern Africa and stoking fears that the Israel-Hamas war could spread and destabilise the Middle East. (With inputs from agencies)

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