UN Security Council sanctions rebels in DR Congo as violence escalates | United Nations News
A committee imposes an arms embargo, travel ban and asset freeze on leaders of six armed groups fighting in the mineral-rich region. The United Nations…
US to impose ‘major sanctions’ on Russia over Navalny death, Ukraine war | Russia-Ukraine war News
Biden does not give details of measures to be announced on Friday ahead of second anniversary of Russian invasion. The United States is set to…
Why sanctions haven’t hobbled Russia
Why sanctions haven’t hobbled Russia? Moscow’s continued strength is a humbling result for the U.S. and its allies, stresses ‘The New York Times’. Western nations…
Zelenskyy offers Trump a tour of Ukraine’s frontline – POLITICO
"This is Russia's war against any rules at all," Zelenskyy said, to applause from the auditorium, adding:" If you do not manage to act now,…
UK’s David Cameron preps for battle with Russia’s Lavrov over Ukraine – POLITICO
Optimism Still, some optimism remains inside the British government about the Russia-Ukraine war. Officials expect Ukraine to be able to export its full harvest next…
Feeding Africa: Sanctions Make It Worse, Imports Don’t Help, What’s the Solution?
Today’s world is going through major transformations. Among the most sensitive issues remains the availability of food and the challenges tied to it. In the…
France sanctions 28 Israeli settlers over West Bank violence | Politics News
France has announced sanctions against 28 Israeli settlers whom it accused of committing human rights abuses against Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank. The…
How sanctions on Uganda aim to undo anti-LGBTQ+ law
Uganda’s Constitutional Court is expected to rule in the coming weeks on a legal challenge to last year’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, which allows the death penalty…
UK announces sanctions on four ‘extremist’ Israeli settlers | Occupied West Bank News
The settlers are accused of committing human rights abuses against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The United Kingdom has announced sanctions on four Israeli…
Russia slaps sanctions on British officials, historians and academics | Russia-Ukraine war News
Moscow says UK bears responsibility for ‘crimes against civilians’ for assisting Ukraine to repel Russia’s invasion. Russia has imposed sanctions on 18 British citizens including…
Why is Israel competing in European sport and Eurovision despite Gaza war? | Israel War on Gaza News
European organisations have no plan to ban Israel, unlike swift action that was taken against Russia. European organisations have no plans to ban Israel from…
U.S. sanctions four entities, one ship for violating Russian oil price cap
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions against four companies and one tanker under its Russia oil price cap regulation as it seeks to deprive…
EU isn’t sanctioning Tucker Carlson over Putin interview (for now) – POLITICO
If member countries do want to sanction Carlson (or anyone else), “they can always bring a proposal, back it up with evidence and when everyone…
EU slams governments for banned goods reaching Russia – POLITICO
The letter orders governments to “hold accountable EU operators that have been actively undermining EU sanctions, wherever they are active,” and deter companies from exploiting…
EU capitals fear Russian retaliation and cyberattacks after asset freezes – POLITICO
The EU's unrelated effort to funnel cash to Ukraine from its central budget faced serious political resistance, prompting governments to look at alternative sources of…
HBO drops pro-Kremlin actor from White Lotus after uproar – POLITICO
“HBO, is it all right for you to work with a person who supports genocide & violates international law?” Ukraine’s foreign ministry asked in a…
US and EU ignored our warnings about Houthis to court Iran for nuclear deal – POLITICO
“We have been saying this a long time,” he said on a visit to Brussels. "I have been here three times before and always we…
US imposes sanctions on four Israeli settlers over West Bank violence | Israel War on Gaza News
Washington, DC – The United States has imposed sanctions on several Israeli settlers for attacking Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank, accusing them of…
Why does the IMF predict strong Russian growth despite sanctions? | Business and Economy
IMF upgrades growth outlook for Russia and downgrades expectations for the eurozone. The International Monetary Fund predicts strong growth for Russia’s economy this year, despite…
U.S. sanctions three companies for supporting Iran and Hezbollah
1 of 2 | The U.S. Treasury Department said Wednesday new sanctions are being imposed on three companies and one person for allegedly financially supporting…