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The Vienna-based group drew international attention in 1973, when it imposed an oil embargo against Israel's allies in the midst of the Yom Kippur War, triggering the first oil crisis.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Since the U.S. imposed significantly higher tariffs on almost all its trading partners last April, the world’s largest exporter, China, has reacted swiftly.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
California drivers who are caught motoring at speeds of more than 100 mph will now face disciplinary actions imposed by the Department of Motor Vehicles — including potentially losing their driving privileges.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
Washington imposed the restrictions after Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a passage where a fifth of the world’s oil once transited.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
But his presence imposed order and allowed freedom.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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