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Biden admin under pressure to stop billions of dollars in sanctions relief to Iran

Amid Biden’s ongoing waiver of billions of dollars in  sanctions relief to the Iran, a new push is unfolding to stop the White House’s payments to America’s top enemy.

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Venezuela tries to mend oil alliance with Iran as US poised to restart sanctions

The oil alliance between Venezuela and Iran deteriorated last year when Venezuela fell behind on payments, but Venezuela wants to mend relations in the face of looming U.S. sanctions.

World 18 hours ago

US sanctions European country's pro-Russia party member, president embraces move

The President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu thanked the U.S. for its new sanctions on pro-Russian Shor party member Marina Tauber on social media platform X.

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Nearly 2 years after Russia invaded Ukraine, EU approves new sanctions

The EU has agreed on a new batch of sanctions against people and businesses suspected of aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine.

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Beijing bristles as Chinese companies could face sanctions for Russia assistance: report

The European Union will target companies – not countries – that have facilitated the transfer of electronics and technology necessary to produce weapons for Russia.

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US sanctions 3 firms over direct connections to Sudan Civil War

The Treasury Department levied sanctions Wednesday against three Sudanese firms suspected of direct connections to the country's devastating civil war.

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Russian diamond industry hit with fresh round of EU sanctions

The European Union announced Monday a new round of sanctions against Russia's diamond industry over the Kremlin's continued war in Ukraine.

World 18 hours ago

West African high court denies Niger's request for sanctions relief, deems junta illegitimate

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ruled against Niger's military junta in its request for sanctions relief, claiming its unconstitutionality gives it no standing to make such demands.

Politics 18 hours ago

US to assist Cyprus in crackdowns against anti-Russia sanctions violations

American and Cypriot officials are set to launch a collaborative effort to assist investigations into sanctions violations by Russian oligarchs.

World 18 hours ago

US sanctions 3 Sudanese officials over ties to ex-dictator al-Bashir

The Treasury Department imposed sanctions Monday on three Sudanese individuals who served as top-ranking officials under longstanding dictator Omar al-Bashir.

Opinion 18 hours ago

Biden funding both sides of Israel-Hamas war

The Biden administration resumed the risky practice of annually sending hundreds of millions in aid to the Palestinians, including to the Gaza Strip, where Hamas can divert aid.

Politics 18 hours ago

Critics slam Biden admin for waiver that gives Iran access to $10B fund: 'absolutely outrageous'

The U.S. extended a sanctions waiver that critics slammed as tantamount to continuing to fund Iran’s disruptive activities as its proxies attack U.S. forces across the Middle East.

World 18 hours ago

US and UK impose fresh sanctions on Hamas, targeting money transfers from Iran to Gaza

The U.S. and U.K. have imposed sanctions on Hamas officials and members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), as well as a Lebanese money exchange service.

World 18 hours ago

EU will consider impsoing a ban on Russian diamonds

The European Union will consider banning Russian diamonds next week. The proposal would be the 12th package of sanctions designed to diminish Russia's ability to finance war in Ukraine.

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Dutch court hands Russian businessman 18-month sentence for violating sanctions

An unnamed Russian businessman was sentenced to 18 months in prison Tuesday for illegally exporting computer chips and other electronic goods to his home country.

Politics 18 hours ago

Cruz rolls out measure to sanction Hamas, freeze Iranian assets

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is rolling out a measure that would prohibit money from going into the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, 91±¬ÁÏ Digital has learned.

VIDEO 18 hours ago

Rep. Michael McCaul: US has not enforced sanctions on Iranian oil

Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, tells ‘FOX News Sunday’ that the House should appropriate money to Israel separately from other crises like Ukraine or border funding.

World 18 hours ago

Chinese fishing ban blasted as PR stunt that does 'nothing' to protect wildlife

A nonprofit dedicated to ocean conservation has raised concerns that China’s recent fishing ban amounts to little more than a PR stunt since the country allegedly doesn’t fish much in the recently banned areas.

World 18 hours ago

Russia evades world's sanctions with lessons learned from Iran: 'An alliance of convenience'

Iran and Russia have recently been subjected to a new round of U.S. and international sanctions due to illegal actions and, in response, have attempted to subvert them.

World 18 hours ago

A look at US sanctions on Russia, Iran from Obama to the Biden years

Over the last decade, the U.S. has sanctioned Russia and Iran for dangerous international actions, a continual process that has produced mixed results.

Politics 18 hours ago

Biden hits China, Mexico with sanctions for counterfeit, fentanyl-laced pill production

The Biden administration sanctioned more than a dozen China- and Mexico-based individuals and entities involved in the proliferation of counterfeit, fentanyl-laced pill production.

U.S. 18 hours ago

US charges Chinese national with giving Iran ballistic missile materials

A Chinese national is charged with providing Iran with materials to make ballistic missiles in violation of U.S. sanctions, according to the Department of Justice.

World 18 hours ago

China threatens retaliation after EU weighs sanctions for Beijing’s military aid to Russia

China says it will act to protect the interest of Chinese companies if the European Union follows through on sanctions over supplying Russia with equipment used in Ukraine.

VIDEO 18 hours ago

Iran violates international norms, stability: Mark Montgomery

Retired Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery joins ‘91±¬ÁÏ Live’ and says the U.S. must ‘properly enforce’ sanctions on Iran and must increase forces to ensure safe transit.

VIDEO 18 hours ago

US needs to 'step up' in order to curb fentanyl crisis: Victor Avila

Retired ICE-HIS Special Agent Victor Avila detailed possible solutions to the fentanyl crisis during '91±¬ÁÏ Live' as the border surge continues.

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Cyprus probing residents involved in alleged Russian sanctions evasion

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides called an emergency meeting of top officials to investigate eight Cypriots accused of evading sanctions on a Russian oligarch's behalf.

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China's new defense minister was previously sanctioned by US for buying military equipment from Russia

A Chinese general who was previously sanctioned by the U.S. for purchasing military equipment from Russia was appointed as China's new defense minister on Sunday.

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US sanctions Chinese network that sold drone components to Iran, says UAVs were used by Russia in Ukraine

The Treasury Department announced new sanctions Thursday on a China-based network that sells aerospace components to Iran for manufacturing drones.

VIDEO 18 hours ago

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s goal is ‘world dominance’: Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg

Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg says American economic independence from China would take years but is necessary against an ‘adversary.’

Opinion 18 hours ago

Russian sanctions: Biden admin must tighten, change rules to be taken seriously

The effectiveness of the Biden administration’s sanctions regime has been mixed, and news of a flagrant attempt by Russia to evade these sanctions isn’t promising. 

VIDEO 18 hours ago

Kurt Volker: China wants to establish itself as a ‘great power’

Kurt Volker, former US ambassador to NATO, says China’s ambitions with Taiwan will keep them from aiding Russia in its war with Ukraine.