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[Rhode Island's greenhouse gas emissions increased by 8.2% between 2017 and 2018, primarily from transportation and electricity sectors, potentially jeopardizing the state's climate reduction targets.]

Poland moves to end Russian oil imports by year's end, signaling EU's growing resolve to reduce energy dependence on Moscow. The 27-nation bloc seeks alternatives while managing critical fuel supplies for industry, transportation, and heating.

The United States is pushing for stronger UN sanctions following North Korea's latest intercontinental ballistic missile test. Kim Jong Un claims the launch is part of expanding his "nuclear war deterrent" and preparing for confrontation with the US, challenging international pressure and seeking sanctions relief.

President Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discuss reducing Europe's 40% dependency on Russian gas. The Ukraine conflict has dramatically reshaped energy dynamics, pushing Western Europe closer to the United States and away from Russian fossil fuel dependence.

The European Union and United States have reached a preliminary agreement on data transfer, resolving long-standing privacy concerns. President Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the breakthrough during Biden's European tour, providing relief for businesses and tech companies.

President Biden and Western allies announced new sanctions and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, including $1 billion in supplies and a commitment to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. The leaders discussed potential responses to escalating Russian aggression and potential use of chemical or nuclear weapons.

The US Trade Representative's office has reinstated 352 product exclusions from "Section 301" tariffs on Chinese imports. These exclusions, effective retroactively from October 2021, cover a range of industrial and consumer products previously subject to 7.5% to 25% tariffs.

The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, targeting dozens of defense companies, hundreds of parliament members, and the CEO of Russia's largest bank. The Treasury Department also warned about potential sanctions on gold-related transactions with Russia.

Singapore's core consumer price index rose 2.2% in February, lower than expected. MAS warns of potential inflation risks from geopolitical and pandemic-related challenges, suggesting possible future monetary policy adjustments.

NEW YORK USA: Russia plans to reopen its stock market for limited trading. Nearly one month after shares plunged and the exchange was shut...