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US lifts sanctions; focus flood, diamonds

Brief overview: Belarus sanctions, losses from devastating floods, and major diamond thefts

The US lifted sanctions on Belarusian potash, marking a significant step in trade between the two countries. In Indonesia, the death toll from floods has risen to a thousand people. A state of emergency has been declared in Washington state due to historic flooding. At Frankfurt am Main airport, 11,270 diamonds worth millions of euros were seized from a passenger. Full details can be seen in the video.

Context

The US had previously imposed sanctions on Belarusian potash in 2015 due to political disagreements, and partially lifted them in 2023 due to commercial interests.

Summary:

In brief: U.S. lifts sanctions on Belarusian potash, Indonesia hit by floods, state of emergency declared in Washington due to flooding, and over ten thousand diamonds seized at Frankfurt Airport.