U.S. sanctions Chinese ‘teapot’ oil refinery, targets Iranian shadow fleet
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday called Iran the world's leading sponsor of terrorism. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo March 20 (UPI) --…
Why President Trump is singling out South Africa for sanctions
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The Trump administration’s decision to expel the South African ambassador is its latest move against a country it has singled out for…
US sanctions Thailand’s officials over deportation of Uighurs to China | News
Thailand defends deportation decision as US says it will impose visa restrictions on official complicit in the deportations.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced…
EU drops 4 Russians from sanctions list in deal with Hungary to drop its sanctions veto
The EU Friday agreed to drop three Russian individuals from its sanctions list as the price for Hungary's Viktor Orban (C) to drop a threat…
Every F1 rule change revealed ahead of new season with fastest lap bonus point scrapped and swearing sanctions
FORMULA ONE is going to look a little different in 2025 - after a host of new rules.The new F1 season is set to be…
Russia, China call on US to drop Iran sanctions, restart nuclear talks | Politics News
Deputy foreign ministers of Russia, China and Iran call for multilateral talks on ending ‘unlawful’ US sanctions.Representatives of Iran, Russia and China have urged United…
Canada announces plan to ease Syria sanctions, appoints ambassador | Syria’s War News
Ottawa to begin easing unwinding sanctions, as it names its ambassador to Lebanon to serve in a parallel role in Syria.The Canadian government has announced…
Iran’s Khamenei says nuclear talks with US won’t lift sanctions | Nuclear Weapons News
Supreme leader criticises the US for abandoning the nuclear deal and imposing sanctions, questioning the value of talks.Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says the United States’…
US ends sanctions waiver for Iraq to buy electricity from Iran | Energy News
Iraq faces worsening power shortages after the US cuts waivers tied to Iranian gas and electricity imports.The United States has ended a sanctions waiver that…
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions, tariffs amid his spat with Ukraine | Donald Trump News
United States President Donald Trump has issued a statement threatening Russia with tariffs and sanctions, amid accusations that he favours Moscow over the country it…
U.S sanctions Houthi leaders and one company for weapons smuggling
The U.S. Treasury Department Wednesday sanctioned Houthi leaders and one company for alleged weapons smuggling and procurement. They have also allegedly recruited Yemenis to fight…
Russia feels threatened by NATO. There’s history behind that
WASHINGTON — Thirty years ago this month, the Soviet Union collapsed, and Ukraine broke away from Moscow’s control.Russian President Vladimir Putin has never gotten over it.That, more…
Rwanda slams UK sanctions over DR Congo violence | Conflict News
Kigali condemns London’s sanctions over the M23 advance in DR Congo as ‘punitive measures’.Rwanda has said international sanctions will reduce the likelihood of peace with…
EU suspends select Syria sanctions to encourage democratic development | Syria’s War News
Restrictions dealing with energy, transport and banking have been lifted, as Brussels seeks to encourage democracy.The European Union has lifted select sanctions on Syria as…
US sanctions Rwanda minister over DRC fighting | News
Rwanda is facing international backlash for backing M23 rebels in DR Congo, an accusation it denies.The US Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on…
What are the implications of Trump’s sanctions against ICC? | ICC
The International Criminal Court receives a wave of support after it’s hit with US sanctions.Donald Trump’s executive orders are coming thick and fast. The latest…
Why has Trump hit the world criminal court with sanctions? | Israel-Palestine conflict News
US President Donald Trump has slapped sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the body of attacking Israel and the United States. In an…
World leader react to Trump sanctions on International Criminal Court | ICC News
Countries condemn US sanctions on the ICC alleging impunity for serious crimes and weakening international law.Donald Trump’s decision to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC)…
Iran dismisses talks with US as it blasts new sanctions | Nuclear Energy News
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says ‘negotiating with America is neither smart, wise, or honourable’.Iran hit out at the United States for imposing new sanctions…
Trump sanctions ‘illegitimate’ International Criminal Court | News
Trump ordered asset freezes and travel bans against ICC officials, employees and their family members.President Donald Trump has slapped sanctions on the International Criminal Court…