Canada is banning some foreigners from buying property after home prices surged

New York CNN  —  Canada in 2023 is closing its doors to foreign investors who want to purchase homes. A new Canadian law took effect January 1 that essentially bans foreign buyers from buying residential properties as investments for two years. The law was passed because of a spike in Canadian home prices since the … Read more

Russia Drafts Decree Banning Oil Sales to Price-Cap Participants

Article content (Bloomberg) — The Kremlin is drafting a presidential decree that will prohibit Russian companies and any traders buying the nation’s oil from selling it to anyone that participates in a price cap, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.  Article content The decree will forbid dealings with both companies and countries … Read more

South Korea leader criticised for banning broadcaster from plane

Yoon previously accused MBC of damaging the country’s alliance with the United States after it released a video suggesting that he insulted U.S. Congress members following a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden. Yoon previously accused MBC of damaging the country’s alliance with the United States after it released a video suggesting that he insulted … Read more

Ohio law banning almost all abortions will remain blocked as state constitutional challenge proceeds, judge rules

An Ohio law banning virtually all abortions will remain blocked while a state constitutional challenge proceeds, a judge said Friday. The ruling will allow pregnancy terminations through 20 weeks’ gestation to continue for now. Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Christian Jenkins issued the preliminary injunction from the bench after a daylong hearing where courthouse guards … Read more

Metal prices rise as LME considers banning Russian supplies

Aluminium and nickel prices rose sharply on Thursday as traders fretted about supply shortages after the London Metal Exchange announced that it was considering banning new Russian metals from entering the market. The exchange is deciding whether to publish a discussion paper about how to deal with Russian material, according to its chief executive Matthew … Read more

EU countries conflicted over legality of banning Russians – media — RT World News

Finnish diplomats have warned the decision to deny entry to Russians based on nationality is in breach of EU laws The Finnish Foreign Ministry considers the grounds for Estonia’s blanket ban on entry for Russian holders of tourist visas “legally questionable,” Finland’s state broadcaster Yle has reported. The ban might be both in breach of … Read more

West Virginia governor signs bill banning most abortions

West Virginia governor signs bill banning most abortions – CBS News Watch CBS News West Virginia became the latest state to enact a near-total ban on abortion. The new law bans abortions at all stages of pregnancy, with few exceptions. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive … Read more

Indiana law banning most abortions takes effect

Washington CNN — An Indiana law banning abortion at all stages of pregnancy with limited exceptions is now in effect, making Indiana the latest state to enact restrictions on the procedure after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The law was passed over the summer during a special session, when Indiana became the … Read more