China February 15, 2024 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.
Middle East January 31, 2024 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.
Russia December 18, 2023 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.
Africa December 7, 2023 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.
Europe December 6, 2023 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.
Middle East December 4, 2023 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 November 22, 2023 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.
State Department November 15, 2023 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.
Iran November 14, 2023 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.
Russia November 8, 2023 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.
Europe October 31, 2023 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.