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US Justice Department Moves to Drop Criminal Charges Against Gautam Adani

US Justice Department Moves to Drop Criminal Charges Against Gautam Adani

US Justice Department Moves to Drop Criminal Charges Against Gautam Adani
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Adani Group Settles U.S. Investigation Over Iranian LPG Imports for $275 Million

Adani Group Settles U.S. Investigation Over Iranian LPG Imports for $275 Million

Adani Group Settles U.S. Investigation Over Iranian LPG Imports for $275 Million
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US Justice Department Moves to Drop Criminal Charges Against Gautam Adani Amid Settlement

US Justice Department Moves to Drop Criminal Charges Against Gautam Adani Amid Settlement

The US Justice Department has taken steps to drop criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. This development marks a significant turn in a prolonged legal saga that posed a threat to the future of Adani's conglomerate. The charges were related to allegations of sanctions violations involving the purchase of liquefied petroleum gas from Iran. In conjunction with this, Adani Enterprises Ltd., the flagship company of the Adani Group, has agreed to pay $275 million to settle a probe by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. This settlement addresses the allegations of Iran sanctions violations, which have been a point of contention for the company.
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US Treasury, India's Adani Enterprises settle alleged Iran sanctions violations

US Treasury, India's Adani Enterprises settle alleged Iran sanctions violations

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. government said on Monday India's Adani Enterprises agreed to pay $275 million to settle alleged sanctions violations involving Iran, as the Trump administration moved to resolve several cases involving Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. 
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Trading Day: Inflation palpitations

Trading Day: Inflation palpitations

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, May 19 (Reuters) - Wall Street fell on Tuesday, slammed again by inflation worries that pushed long-dated bond yields to the highest since 2007, as investors dismissed conflicting signals on U.S.-Iran talks and looked ahead to Nvidia's earnings on Wednesday.
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The Latest: US government will permanently drop tax claims against Trump as part of IRS lawsuit deal

The Latest: US government will permanently drop tax claims against Trump as part of IRS lawsuit deal

The U.S. government agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump as part of a settlement deal to resolve Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns
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The AI bots are coming and the young are booing, not applauding

The AI bots are coming and the young are booing, not applauding

By Adam Jourdan LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - The AI revolution is here and the boos are getting louder.
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G7 finance ministers explore responses to Iran war fallout

G7 finance ministers explore responses to Iran war fallout

By Makiko Yamazaki, Maria Martinez and David Lawder PARIS, May 19 (Reuters) - France's finance minister urged the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to do more to help countries most vulnerable to the fallout from the Middle East conflict, as he hosted ministers from the G7 and other
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How India's cooking fuel shortage is driving up California's gas prices

How India's cooking fuel shortage is driving up California's gas prices

By Shariq Khan, Mohi Narayan and Trixie Yap NEW YORK, May 18 (Reuters) - In India, there is a shortage of cooking gas. In California, motorists are paying $6 a gallon for gasoline. They are both symptoms of the worst-ever energy supply disruption.
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Iran Introduces Bitcoin-Backed Insurance for Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S. Tensions

Iran Introduces Bitcoin-Backed Insurance for Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S. Tensions

Iran has launched a Bitcoin-backed insurance service for its shipping companies navigating the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by the semi-official Fars news agency. This initiative, named Hormuz Safe, aims to provide fast and verifiable digital insurance for Iranian shipping companies and cargo owners. The service is part of Iran's broader strategy to manage the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy supply route, amid ongoing tensions with the U.S. and Israel. The U.S. has heavily sanctioned Iran, leading to increased use of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin within the country. The insurance service is seen as a potential revenue stream for Iran, which has been imposing tolls and fees on vessels passing through the strait. However, the feasibility of a Bitcoin-based insurance system is uncertain due to Bitcoin's volatility and potential legal issues for foreign ship owners under U.S. sanctions.
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US Ends Sanctions Waiver on Russian Oil, Impacting Global Oil Markets

US Ends Sanctions Waiver on Russian Oil, Impacting Global Oil Markets

The Trump administration has allowed a sanctions waiver to lapse, which previously permitted countries such as India to purchase Russian seaborne oil. This decision follows a month-long extension intended to mitigate oil supply shortages and high prices caused by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, had indicated that the general license allowing the purchase of Russian oil stored on tankers would not be renewed. As of Saturday afternoon, no renewal notice was posted on the Treasury's website. This move comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with recent drone attacks escalating the conflict. The lapse of the waiver is part of broader US efforts to limit revenue streams to Russia, which are believed to support its military actions in Ukraine.
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US Treasury Ends Sanctions Waiver on Russian Oil, Affecting Global Markets

US Treasury Ends Sanctions Waiver on Russian Oil, Affecting Global Markets

The US Treasury, under the Trump administration, has allowed a sanctions waiver to lapse, which previously permitted countries like India to purchase Russian seaborne oil. This decision follows a month-long extension intended to mitigate oil supply shortages and high prices caused by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had indicated that the general license for purchasing Russian oil stored on tankers would not be renewed. Despite the lapse, no official renewal notice was posted on the Treasury's website, and a spokesperson declined to comment further. Democratic Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Elizabeth Warren had urged against renewing the waiver, arguing it provided revenue to Russia for its war efforts in Ukraine without reducing fuel costs for American consumers.