Sanctions
Iran, United Nations at odds over nuclear deal
The United Nations nuclear watchdog and Iran have presented seemingly contradictory statements regarding a deal to resume cooperation on Tehran’s nuclear program. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced on Wednesday that it had secured a deal offering access to all of Iran’s nuclear facilities. However, shortly after, Tehran insisted that the agreement does not […]
Again, Russia strikes Ukraine killing 21 civilians in a massive air raid
A devastating Russian glide bomb attack struck the village of Yarova in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, killing at least 21 civilians and wounding nearly two dozen others. The victims were waiting in line to collect their pension payments when the attack occurred. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has condemned the strike, describing it as “brutally savage” […]
US targets southeast asian scam centers with sanctions
The United States has imposed sanctions on nearly 20 companies and individuals in Myanmar and Cambodia for their involvement in a multibillion-dollar global scam industry that exploits human trafficking victims. The Treasury Department announced financial and diplomatic sanctions on nine targets operating in Myanmar’s notorious Shwe Kokko city and 10 in Cambodia. According to John […]
US floats new sanctions against Russia, decries new attacks on Ukraine
The United States has expressed frustration with Russia following Moscow’s largest-ever aerial assault on Ukraine, prompting the US administration to consider tougher sanctions to cripple the Russian economy. US President Donald Trump confirmed his willingness to ramp up sanctions against Moscow, stating, “Yeah, I am,” without elaborating on the specifics of the potential measures. The […]
US imposes sanctions on Palestinian rights groups
The United States has imposed sanctions on three prominent Palestinian rights groups, Al-Haq, Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR), and Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights, for their engagement with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating Israeli abuses. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions, stating that the groups were targeted for “directly […]
Belgium to recognize Palestinian statehood, impose sanctions on Israel
Belgium will recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) later this month, Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prevot has announced. “Palestine will be recognised by Belgium at the UN session! And firm sanctions will be imposed against the Israeli government,” Prevot, who is also the deputy prime minister, wrote […]
EU divided over sanctions on Israel as Gaza war rages on
The European Union is grappling with internal divisions over imposing sanctions on Israel for its ongoing war in Gaza, as foreign ministers from the bloc’s 27 member countries gather in Copenhagen to discuss the issue. The meeting comes amid growing criticism of Israel’s actions, with many EU governments sharply condemning the deaths of civilians and […]
Russia’s economic ties with China: A lifeline amidst sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has denounced the Western sanctions imposed on Russia, terming them “discriminatory” and calling for a reform of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. In an interview with China’s Xinhua news agency, Putin emphasized the need for a new financial system based on “openness and true equity.” This statement comes […]
Germany, France push for secondary sanctions on Russia amid Ukraine war
The leaders of Europe’s two biggest economies, Germany and France, have called for secondary sanctions aimed at disrupting Russia’s war in Ukraine after holding the 25th Franco-German Council of Ministers. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to accelerate measures targeting Russia’s war machine, including “companies from third countries that support Russia’s […]
European powers push Iran to make concessions amid nuclear standoff
The European powers, comprising France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, have triggered a mechanism that would reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran for failing to engage with the international community to reach a deal on its nuclear program. The move comes as part of an effort to pressure Iran into making concessions on its nuclear […]