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As of Wednesday noon, the administration declared that providing public finance or financial help for trade with or investment in Belarus is illegal. Other limits apply to securities, loans, and deposit acceptance. Transactions with the Belarusian central bank have also been suspended. All dual-use items (civilian or military) as well as goods for the country's defense and security industry are prohibited from leaving the country. According to a government statement providing technical help, brokering services, or funding is also forbidden. Furthermore, Switzerland has expanded current import restrictions against Belarus to include wood products, rubber products, iron and steel, and cement. According to the government statement, exceptions are only permitted for humanitarian reasons. The measures are comparable to those that the EU and Switzerland have previously imposed on Russia, according to the administration. Last August, Switzerland imposed a prior set of sanctions against Be

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its third week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will deliver a virtual speech to Congress on Wednesday, when he is likely to call for more help. Russia's demands are becoming "more reasonable," according to Zelenskyy, who stated there was still reason to be optimistic that negotiations with the Russian government may achieve an agreement. Both parties were scheduled to meet again later Wednesday. "Efforts and patience are still required," he added in a televised message to the nation. "Every battle comes to an end with an accord." According to a statement and photographs published by the Kyiv emergencies agency, shrapnel from an artillery shell slammed into a 12-story apartment building in central Kyiv Wednesday morning, obliterating the top floor and setting a fire. The neighboring structure was also harmed. The agency stated that there were two victims, but did not elaborate. According to the preside

Following a run of five shootings targeting homeless persons as they slept, police have apprehended and prosecuted a man. Gerald Brevard III, 30, is accused of committing five attacks in nine days in both New York and Washington, DC. Two of the men perished as a result of their actions. After being stabbed and shot, one man's tent was set on fire. Mr Brevard was apprehended in Washington, DC on Tuesday, two days after a multi-state manhunt began. He was charged with first-degree murder and assault. Mayor Eric Adams of New York City stated the perpetrator had targeted those living on the streets with "no respect for life." Mr. Brevard has a significant criminal past in Washington and the surrounding Virginia areas, and he is now on probation for assault and battery after pleading guilty. The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., had broadcast surveillance video of a guy they wanted to talk with and offered a reward of up to $70,000 (£53,668) for information l

Heathrow Airport no longer forces passengers to wear them in its terminals, train stations, or office buildings, but they are nevertheless strongly encouraged to do so. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are the most recent carriers to loosen their face-covering restrictions. If the country to which they are traveling requires it, passengers must still wear them on board aircraft. Masks were no longer required on some public transportation and in stores after the 'Plan B' restrictions ceased in late January. However, until this week, Heathrow, which handles a huge number of international flights, had maintained the requirement that face coverings be worn. Emma Gilthorpe, Heathrow's chief operations officer, expressed her delight at the airport's decision to abandon the use of mandated face masks. "We can be certain that the investments we've made in Covid-secure measures - some of which aren't always obvious - combined with the wonderful protection afforde

Boris Johnson arrives in the United Arab Emirates ahead of negotiations on energy supplies. Boris Johnson will meet with Saudi Arabian leaders later this week in an attempt to form a "international coalition" against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Prime Minister will speak about securing energy supplies from the region, stating that the world must "wean itself off" Russian oil and gas. However, because of the Saudi government's human rights record, Mr Johnson was chastised for travelling on the trip. They carried out a one-day mass execution of 81 men on Saturday. A number of MPs have asked the Prime Minister to postpone his visit. Mr Johnson, on the other hand, argued that if the West wanted to "avoid being blackmailed" by Russian President Vladimir Putin, it needed to shift away from Russia's hydrocarbons and investigate alternative options. Ed Miliband, the shadow climate and net zero secretary, said the PM's "thought it necessar

Five times in nine days, a masked shooter has opened fire on homeless people sleeping on the streets of New York and Washington, DC. The "modus operandi" in both cases, according to police, and the mayors of both cities believe a "cold-blooded killer" is on the loose. Two persons perished as a result of the accident. After being stabbed and shot, one man's tent was set on fire. A reward is now being offered for the killer's capture. One guy was shot on March 3 and another on March 8, both in the middle of the night, according to the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, DC. They were hurt, but they survived it. A day later, emergency crews were called to a tent fire in the city, where they discovered a guy who had been fatally shot and stabbed inside. In the early hours of the morning in Manhattan's Soho neighborhood, a masked suspect shot a man sleeping on a street. "The victim, who was shot in the arm, woke up and shouted 'what are you

According to the network, a British journalist working for the Fox News Channel in the United States was hurt while reporting on the conflict in Ukraine. Benjamin Hall, the network's US state department correspondent, was hospitalized after an incident outside of Kyiv, according to Fox. John Roberts, the afternoon news host, noted that teams on the ground were still gathering information about the incident. Mr. Hall was reportedly gathering news at the time. CEO Suzanne Scott said there was "a minimum amount of details right now" in a message sent to Fox workers on Monday, and she asked for prayers. "This serves as a sharp lesson for all journalists who risk their lives every day to bring you news from a combat zone," she wrote. Mr. Hall, 39, joined Fox News in 2015 and is a regular contributor to the network's foreign affairs coverage. He has reported from the front lines of various wars, particularly in sections of the Middle East. He earned both his under

According to the US, China would face repercussions if it assists Russia in evading sanctions during its invasion of Ukraine. China has expressed willingness to provide military support to Russia, according to unnamed US officials who spoke to numerous news sources. China's foreign ministry has accused the United States of circulating false information. Russia has denied requesting military assistance from China. The talks took place ahead of a meeting between top US and Chinese officials in Rome. According to media reports citing US sources, Russia has approached China for military equipment, including drones, in recent days. According to media reports, the US cautioned allies on Monday that China had hinted at a plan to provide military and economic support. The news came as US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met with Yang Jiechi, China's top diplomat, in Rome for negotiations. According to a readout of the meeting, "Mr Sullivan discussed a range of challenges in

According to authorities, a protest at a home tied to Vladimir Putin associate Oleg Deripaska resulted in eight arrests. Around midnight, protesters occupied the balcony of 5 Belgrave Square in downtown London, where they remained for the rest of the day, despite police attempts to remove them. The squatters said the property was being reclaimed for Ukrainian migrants. The Metropolitan Police Service announced shortly before 20:00 GMT that the protests had ended and that eight persons had been arrested in total. Four people were arrested inside the building, and four more outside, according to a spokeswoman. Although a presence will be kept at the location tonight, police said they have checked the property and are certain there is no one left inside. Mr Deripaska, a billionaire energy tycoon, is one of the oligarchs sanctioned by the UK government in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Four people were arrested for trespassing at 18:00 GMT, according to a Met Police spo

In the first five hours after the government established its Homes for Ukraine website for those interested in hosting a refugee, 43,800 people signed up. Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Housing and Communities, said the UK had a tradition of "helping the most vulnerable through their darkest hours." He stated that the number of Ukrainians who could enter the UK through the visa sponsorship scheme would be unlimited. Each refugee-housing household will receive £350 per month in tax-free funds. They will not be required to give meals or cover living expenses, but they may choose to do so. People interested in offering a rent-free place in their house or a separate residence for at least six months can register online. From Friday, they will be permitted to sponsor a Ukrainian national's visa on an individual basis. Those initial applications will be based on the applicant knowing a named Ukrainian individual they wish to assist. However, Mr Gove stated that Ukrain