Oil Tankers U-Turn and Buyers Go Elsewhere as Russia Sanctions Bite
(Bloomberg) — The most aggressive Western sanctions imposed on Russia’s oil sector since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine threaten to disrupt global supply as buyers — led…
US imposes sanctions on Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan | Sudan war News
The Sudanese general has been accused of ‘lethal attacks’ on civilians during an ongoing war with the RSF paramilitary.The administration of outgoing United States President…
U.S. issues sanctions to combat Russian sanctions-evasion scheme
The Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions connected with Russian secret payment channels created to skirt U.S. restrictions and a Kyrgyzstan financial institution that supports…
Video: Saudi Arabia hosts diplomatic meetings on lifting Syria sanctions | Politics
NewsFeedEuropean foreign ministers have agreed to meet at the end of January to discuss lifting sanction on Syria. This follows talks among Western and Middle…
Will the West move fast enough to lift al-Assad-era sanctions on Syria? | Syria’s War
Damascus launches a diplomatic outreach to push for an end to restrictions.The United Nations says seven out of 10 Syrians require humanitarian assistance after 13…
Do boycotts against Israel work? Fatima Bhutto & Omar Barghouti | Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions
Omar Barghouti is co-founder of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign, a grassroots Palestinian movement inspired by the South African anti-apartheid struggle. One of…
Italy foreign minister meets Syria’s new rulers, calls for sanctions talks | Syria’s War News
Antonio Tajani says Italy wants to serve as a bridge between Damascus and the European Union.Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has held talks with Syria’s…
US targets Russia’s oil sector with ‘sweeping’ sanctions | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he is confident sanctions will ‘significantly reduce Russia’s petrodollar income’.The United States has imposed “sweeping” sanctions on Russia’s energy sector as…
US and UK toughen sanctions on Russian energy industry
The Biden administration has imposed some of its toughest sanctions yet on Russia, in a move designed to hit Moscow's energy revenue that is fuelling…
Biden levies new sanctions against Russian energy sector over Ukraine
WASHINGTON — President Biden’s administration announced Friday that it’s expanding sanctions against Russia’s critically important energy sector, unveiling a new effort to inflict pain on Moscow…
Sweeping new U.S. sanctions target Russia’s oil production and exports
The U.S. Departments of Treasury and State Friday applied new sanctions on Russia's oil production and exports. Sanctioned were oil companies, 183 ships, dozens of…
US Ramps Up Pressure on Russia With Fresh Energy Sanctions
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessThe US imposed its most aggressive sanctions on Russia’s oil industry yet as the Biden administration looks for last-minute ways to boost…
US says Sudan’s RSF committed genocide, announces sanctions on leaders | Sudan war News
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says US committed to ‘holding accountable those responsible for these atrocities’.The United States has determined that the Rapid Support…
U.S. sanctions key ally of Hungarian leader Viktor Orban for alleged corruption
1 of 2 | On Tuesday, the United States unrolled a series of financial sanctions under the Global Magnitsky program on senior Hungarian government official…
US pauses select restrictions on Syria, offering hope on Western sanctions | News
Washington opens the way for transactions needed for humanitarian purposes, in a move seen as an ‘important step’ towards easing the West’s sanctions regime on…
How are Western sanctions affecting Syria’s post-Assad transition? | Syria’s War News
A wide array of Western sanctions are debilitating Syria’s economy and threatening its recovery after 14 years of civil war. The United States and European…
U.S. sanctions alleged Chinese malicious cyber group behind Flax Typhoon
The U.S. Treasury Department Friday announced sanctions on Chinese cybersecurity company Integrity Technology Group for alleged computer intrusions against U.S. victims. Treasury said the malicious…
Are Ukraine war sanctions hurting the EU more than Russia? | Russia-Ukraine war
Kyiv shuts pipelines, but EU imports of Russian liquefied gas by ship hit a record high.Ukraine has shut off Russian gas flows to Europe through…
Geopolitics of South Asia: China-Pakistan Friction, Evolving US-India Relations, and Sanctions on Pakistan
South Asia has emerged as a critical hotspot for global geopolitics, with shifting alliances and rivalries shaping the region’s strategic environment. Recently, three key dynamics…
‘Ready to engage’: Syria’s foreign minister calls for lifting of sanctions | Syria’s War News
Syria’s new Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani has spoken exclusively to Al Jazeera about the new administration’s goals, orientation, and progress so far. Speaking to…