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EU to approve more sanctions on Russia on Monday, France says
France announces new EU sanctions targeting Russia's banking sector and energy assets are slated for approval on Monday.
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Fighting intensifies in Yemen as Houthis deny targeting Mecca
Intense fighting unfolds in Yemen as the Houthis renew strikes on Saudi Arabia and deny targeting Mecca.
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Russia’s Push to Replace Dollar With China’s Yuan Collapses
Russia has abandoned its effort to replace the US dollar with China's yuan in foreign trade due to U.S. secondary sanctions.
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U.S. Received $12 Billion in Venezuelan Oil Revenues, Secret Report Shows
A secret KPMG report reveals the U.S. handled over $12 billion in Venezuelan oil revenues, raising questions about sanctions enforcement and financial transparency.
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Exxon Strikes Preliminary Deal to Return to Venezuela
ExxonMobil signs preliminary agreement with Venezuela to assess oil opportunities, marking a potential return after previously labeling the nation 'uninvestable'.
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Iran acquires oil facilities in China to bypass US sanctions, leaked document shows
A leaked letter reveals Iran has quietly acquired three Chinese oil terminals and seven storage tanks to circumvent U.S. sanctions, according to seven international outlets reporting simultaneously.
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Sanctioned Russian military aircraft lands at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel
A US-sanctioned Russian military plane lands at Ben Gurion Airport, drawing international backlash and scrutiny.
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Rubio says Trump's war against Iran not 'necessarily popular' but needed to stop a nuclear threat
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says U.S. economic sanctions on Iran are so effective that major combat operations are not needed for now, though the military stands ready if Tehran crosses red lines.
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US Treasury sanctions Canadian money services firms over Iran-related transactions
The U.S. Treasury has targeted eight Canadian money services firms and crypto businesses with new sanctions over Iran-related transactions.
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Exclusive: Trump envoy's push to reopen Lithuanian ports to Belarus exposes rift in Washington
A push by a Trump envoy to reopen Lithuanian ports to Belarusian potash reveals internal splits in Washington.
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Japan, Russia remain at odds over detained Japanese journalist as Moscow demands end to sanctions
Japan and Russia clash diplomatically as Moscow demands an end to sanctions following the detention of a Japanese journalist.
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Iran Eyes $130 Oil While at Least 50 Tankers Sit Stuck in the Gulf
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US sanctions North Korean network accused of defrauding businesses
The United States has sanctioned a network of North Korean and Russian individuals linked to a sophisticated IT worker fraud scheme targeting US businesses.
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Scott Bessent says Iran's economy is 'collapsing' as Treasury tightens financial vise
Scott Bessent claims the Iranian economy is collapsing as the US Treasury tightens financial pressure through sanctions.
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EXCLUSIVE: How purchases of sanctioned Iranian jet fuel were disguised by Myanmar
Coverage details how Myanmar concealed sanctioned Iranian jet fuel imports by disguising them as South African diesel.
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Israeli central bank rejects Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to use crypto to evade sanctions
The Bank of Israel firmly rejects a proposal by Benjamin Netanyahu to utilize cryptocurrency for circumventing potential sanctions.
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Netanyahu Says Israel Mulls Crypto Ahead of Possible Sanctions
Netanyahu's crypto proposal to bypass potential economic sanctions draws fierce domestic rebuke and alarm.
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Netanyahu: Israel should ready for global sanctions, use blockchain to circumvent them
Netanyahu urges Israel to prepare for global sanctions and adopt blockchain technology, sparking domestic pushback.
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U.S. energy executives resign from a startup over undisclosed Russian funding tied to an Alaska gas project.
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Iran’s trade squeeze spreads from sea to land
Iran faces mounting trade restrictions across both land and sea routes amid intensifying United States pressure.
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Putin’s War On Ukraine Puts Oil Giant Rosneft Under Mounting Pressure
Russian oil giant Rosneft faces mounting pressure from Ukrainian drone strikes, severe sanctions, and mounting Vostok Oil setbacks.
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US Sanctions China’s Y Combinator in Google AI Secrets Case
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US sanctions 5 Chinese entities over ex-Google engineer’s AI trade secrets theft
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Oil prices slide as sanctions relief on Russian crude raises hopes of increased supply
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EU will not lift any Russian sanctions until war in Ukraine ends
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US considers removing sanctions on some shadow fleet vessels to cut freight rates, official says
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US considers easing sanctions on shadow fleet vessels to cut freight rates, official says
United States officials weigh easing sanctions on shadow fleet tankers to reduce record shipping costs.
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Judge blocks US sanctions on rights groups helping ICC Gaza war crimes inquiry
International reactions escalate as a federal judge blocks United States sanctions targeting human rights groups.
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Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Sanctions on 2 Groups Aiding the I.C.C.
A federal judge blocks Trump administration sanctions against human rights groups aiding the International Criminal Court.
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‘A foreign attack on EU territory’: MEPs call EU to shield ICC from US sanctions
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Douglas Murray: The International Criminal Court Is a Sham
A federal court blocks enforcement of Trump administration sanctions targeting groups aiding the International Criminal Court.
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UK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals
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Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, Miliband says as he summons Iran ambassador
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Germany's Wadephul calls new EU sanctions 'unprecedented' blow to Russia
EU’s record‑size sanctions on Russia’s defence and shipbuilding sectors spark a diplomatic showdown and a German minister’s warning of an unprecedented blow.
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EU adopts nearly 1,600 new sanctions listings targeting Russia
The European Union has adopted nearly 1,600 new sanctions listings targeting Russia amid ongoing hybrid activities and regional diplomacy.
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Trump says Zelenskyy ‘better damn well stop' attacks on Russian oil refineries, calls for new Ukrainian leader
Ukraine faces renewed uncertainty as recent coverage highlights shifting policy stances regarding leadership and sanctions.
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Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz surge to wartime high as Iran tries to choke off oil exports
Tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz reach a wartime high as Iran attempts to choke off vital oil exports.
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Trump Administration Hits International Criminal Court With Severe Sanctions
The Trump administration’s unprecedented sanctions target the ICC, sparking global legal and diplomatic backlash.
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Europe Hits Putin With Double Whammy on His Birthday
European Union authorities have implemented a fresh series of restrictive measures targeting Russia.
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EU ambassadors wave through largest-ever list of Russia sanctions
EU ambassadors have approved the largest-ever list of sanctions against Russia, targeting over 1,600 individuals and entities linked to the ongoing war.
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South Korea shipped fuel to Russia via sanctioned vessels, media reports
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South Korean fuel shipments help Russia ease fuel crisis during Ukraine strikes
South Korean fuel exports are reportedly helping Russia mitigate a fuel crisis exacerbated by Ukrainian drone strikes, utilizing sanctioned vessels.
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Domestic Missiles to Fight Jet Drones by Late October, Zelensky Says
Ukraine is rushing domestic small air defense missiles into service by late October to counter fast-moving jet drones.
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Putin says Russia won't supply diesel to global markets until sanctions are lifted
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US sanctions Kremlin-backed fintech A7 for allegedly assisting Iran
US targets Kremlin-backed A7 payment network over alleged $17B sanctions evasion scheme involving Iran.
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US Sanctions A7, a Russia Firm That Helps Sidestep Economic Restrictions
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What life under U.S. sanctions looks like for one ICC judge
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EXCLUSIVE: US to grant sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf, source says
The US government is reportedly preparing a limited sanctions waiver to permit flights between Iran and Iraq's city of Najaf.
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US-sanctioned oil tanker Sibu 1 rescued from Somali pirates
A United States-sanctioned oil tanker known as the Sibu 1 has been rescued following an attack by Somali pirates.
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Iraq seeks US exemption from ban on Iranian flights
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Switzerland to Vote on Neutrality as Russia Sanctions Hang in Balance
Swiss voters have rejected a referendum bid to enshrine a stricter interpretation of the nation's traditional neutrality.
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France forces the EU to lift sanctions on a Russian oligarch
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EU sanctions former RT France chief Xenia Fedorova over pro-Russian propaganda
The European Union has imposed new sanctions on former RT France chief Xenia Fedorova, drawing sharp protests from the Kremlin.
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Rosneft billions fed Kremlin-backed money laundering network
Coverage reveals Rosneft billions funded a vast Kremlin-backed money laundering network designed to evade Western sanctions.
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EXCLUSIVE: US drafted a memo condemning UK over West Bank sanctions. It was never released
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Sanctions showdown leaves a bad taste as Latvia cautions against 'normalising' Russia
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Trump shows apathy about UK-led settlement sanctions, ignoring Israel request for action
Trump exhibits apathy toward UK settlement sanctions while internal US memos condemning the move remain unreleased.
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China's 80% Grip on Iranian Oil Looms Over Trump-Xi Summit
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Feds Reportedly Investigating Crypto Titan Binance Over Iran Sanctions
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E.U. drops sanctions on two of Russia’s richest oligarchs despite Kyiv’s outcry
The European Union drops sanctions on Russian oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman, drawing sharp criticism and diplomatic fallout.