Sanctions
Iran’s Supreme Leader vows resistance against US demands
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared that the United States wants Tehran “to be obedient” to it, but the Iranian people will resist such “a grave insult”. This statement comes as Iran agrees to hold nuclear talks with European powers, amid a standoff with Western powers over its nuclear program. During a religious […]
US Sanctions Brazil Health Officials Over Medical Missions
The United States has announced it is revoking the visas of Brazilian, African, and Caribbean officials over their ties to Cuba’s program that sends doctors abroad, which Washington has described as “forced labor”. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said sanctions were imposed on officials “involved in abetting the Cuban regime’s coercive labor export scheme”, […]
France, Germany, UK Ready To Impose Sanctions on Iran
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have issued a joint letter to the United Nations, warning Iran that they are prepared to reinstate sanctions if Tehran fails to meet its nuclear commitments. The letter, sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council, emphasizes the three European powers’ commitment to ensuring Iran does […]
US Sanctions Mexico Cartel Members, Rapper El Makabelico
The US Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on four individuals linked to the Mexico-based Cartel del Noreste, including the popular hip-hop artist El Makabelico. The sanctions target three high-ranking members of the cartel, Abdon Rodriguez, Antonio Romero, and Francisco Esqueda, as well as an alleged prominent associate, Ricardo Hernandez, known as El Makabelico. […]
Iran and European Powers Hold Nuclear Talks Amid Threats
Iranian diplomats are meeting with their counterparts from Germany, the United Kingdom, and France for renewed nuclear talks in Istanbul, amid warnings that the three European powers could trigger “snapback” United Nations sanctions outlined under a previous 2015 deal. This meeting marks the first since Israel’s mid-June attack on Iran, which led to an intensive […]
EU Sets Up Air Defenses For Ukraine and Sanctions For Russia
The European Union has significantly bolstered its support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. Recently, the EU announced an 18th round of sanctions against Russia, aimed at severing all remaining Russian energy imports and further restricting the country’s access to international markets. This move is part of a broader effort to weaken Russia’s […]
UK Lifts Five-Year Ban on Pakistani Airlines
The United Kingdom has officially lifted its five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, allowing them to apply for permission to operate flights to the UK once again. This decision follows a technical review by the UK’s Air Safety Committee, which recognized improvements in Pakistan’s aviation safety systems. The ban was initially imposed in June 2020 after […]
US Lifts Chip Design Software Curbs Against China
The administration of US President Donald Trump has lifted restrictions on exports of chip design software to China, as Washington and Beijing work to dial down hostilities as part of a recent trade agreement. All three leading chip design software companies – Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens – said they were notified by the US Commerce […]
Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria to Support Path to Stability
United States(US) President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle a web of sanctions against Syria, a move that will likely unlock investments in the country more than six months after the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. The US Treasury said the decree offers sanction relief to “entities critical to Syria’s development, the […]
EU Leaders Meet to Discuss Sanctions, Tariffs, and Middle East
The heads of the European Union’s(EU) 27 member nations gathered in Brussels to discuss tougher sanctions on Russia, ways to prevent painful new United States tariffs, and how to make their voices heard in the Middle East conflicts. Most leaders arrived at the event after a brief but intense NATO summit, where they pledged a […]