Russia accuses US of threatening global energy security | Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions News

Russia accuses US of threatening global energy security | Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions News

Russia has claimed that US sanctions levied against the Arctic LNG 2 project undermine global energy security. The Russian foreign ministry’s spokeswoman hit out on Wednesday at Washington’s “unacceptable” move to clamp down on the massive Arctic LNG 2. The sanctions are just the latest measure implemented as the West…

Sanctions threat looms over Bangladesh’s garment sector ahead of elections | Business and Economy News

Sanctions threat looms over Bangladesh’s garment sector ahead of elections | Business and Economy News

Dhaka, Bangladesh — Weeks after turbulent wage-hike protests and subsequent factory closures, Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry, a key revenue earner for the nation, is dealing with a new phase of anxiety: “possible” economic sanctions by the country’s Western partners. The United States and European Union collectively account for more…

Puma to end sponsorship of Israel’s national football team in 2024 | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Puma to end sponsorship of Israel’s national football team in 2024 | Israel-Palestine conflict News

The company says the move, planned since last year, is unrelated to boycott calls against it amid Israel’s war on Gaza. Sports brand Puma will stop sponsoring Israel’s national football team in 2024, according to a company spokesperson. The move was planned since last year and is not related to…

Zara pulls controversial ad from website after Gaza boycott calls | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Zara pulls controversial ad from website after Gaza boycott calls | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Inditex, the company that owns Zara, says the change was part of a normal process of refreshing content. The fashion company Zara has removed a controversial advertising campaign from the front page of its website after pro-Palestine activists called for a boycott of the retailer. Inditex, the company that owns…