Articles tagged: Sanctions

Economic and diplomatic sanctions

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Maduro's Response to U.S. Sanctions Impacting Venezuelan Migrant Flights

President Nicolas Maduro addresses the disruption of flights for returning Venezuelan migrants from the U.S., attributing it to the recent revocation of Chevron's license by the Trump administration. Maduro attributes this move to failed progress on electoral reforms and migration issues, while criticizing U.S. sanctions as an 'economic war.'

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Trump says US to lifts Syria sanctions, secures $600 billion Saudi deal

The surprise announcement about sanctions on Syria would be a huge boost for a country that has been shattered by more than a decade of civil war. Rebels led by current President Ahmed al-Sharaa toppled President Bashar al-Assad last December.

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Trump Administration Lifts Sanctions on Syria for Rebuilding Efforts

The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Syria, allowing transactions with the interim government to facilitate rebuilding after the civil war. The Treasury Department and Secretary of State issued orders to encourage investment, trade, and humanitarian efforts under GL25 and the Caesar Act waiver.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Sting nails two front firms in Nork IT worker scam

There's also a rogue Russian on the list The US Treasury Department has announced sanctions against two Asian companies and two individuals for allegedly helping North Korean IT workers fake their way into US jobs.…

Theregister.com by Iain Thomson

Donald Trump Issues Major Challenge To NATO: 'You Are Wasting My Time'

Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. Donald Trump has said he was ready to impose "major sanctions" against Moscow and issued a challenge to NATO to stop importing Russian oil and help end the war in Ukraine. The U.S. president said on Truth Soci…

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As US blows up drug boats, Venezuelan oil sets sail

While the American military blows up boats it claims are transporting drugs from Venezuela, observers say tankers shipping Venezuelan oil in violation of a...

Yahoo Entertainment by Patrick FORT

Cuba: Health Under Sanction

Free, universal, but failing - Cuba's once world-class healthcare system is being strangled by US sanctions.

Al Jazeera English

Venezuela explained in 10 maps and charts

Al Jazeera visualises Venezuela’s political and economic landscape, oil riches, migration crisis and tensions with US.

Al Jazeera English by Hanna Duggal, AJLabs

Fracas in Caracas and Six for Sedition

The president warned everyone to avoid the airspace over or alongside Venezuela this week. “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED I...

Americanthinker.com

The man at the center of the crisis in Venezuela

Behind the crippling economic and political situation in Venezuela is Nicolás Maduro.  After years of high inflation and a tumultuous relationship with the United States, the president of Venezuela faces a country waiting for political intervention. US Presid…

Vox by Ariana Aspuru, Noel King

The global shadow economy behind Trump’s latest move on Venezuela

Following this week’s seizure of a sanctioned ship off the coast of Venezuela, the Trump administration says it will be targeting more oil tankers off the Venezuelan coast. This is, first and foremost, a dramatic escalation in the Trump administration’s campa…

Vox by Joshua Keating

US Readies New Russia Sanctions If Putin Rejects Peace Deal

The US is considering options, such as targeting vessels in Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of tankers used to transport Moscow’s oil, as well as traders who...

Yahoo Entertainment by Eric Martin, Kate Sullivan, Alberto Nardelli and Natalia Drozdiak

Canada wants Iran government change, increases sanctions

TORONTO, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Canada wants a change of government in Iran but would not say whether it would support a U.… Leggi

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Treasury Secretary Says We 'May Unsanction Russian Oil'

More good news for Putin from this administration. What a shock. Just as we find out that Russia is helping Iran target our troops, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells Fox Business Network's Larry Kudlow that they may lift sanctions on Russian oil. Here's …

Crooksandliars.com by Heather

US Blockade On Iran May Bring Back Prize And Booty

The US seized an Iranian ship for breaching its blockade. What comes next could revive prize law—with implications for doing business in wartime and conflict with China.

Forbes by Jill Goldenziel, Contributor, Jill Goldenziel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/jillgoldenziel/

US-Iran 60-day proposal: What we know

US-Iran memorandum of understanding reportedly covers Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and enriched uranium limits.

Al Jazeera English by Sarah Shamim

Trump Hands Iran Unbelievable Sanctions Win in Exchange for Promises

Trump’s Treasury Department says that Iran can now sell its oil, stripping decades of U.S. sanctions policy in one fell swoop—and it’s not clear that the United States is getting anything in return. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Monday that the U…

The New Republic by Edith Olmsted

Oil sanctions waiver revoked...

Oil sanctions waiver revoked... (First column, 6th story, link) Related stories:Strait of Hormuz threat level 'severe' after Iran attacks tankers using U.S. Navy route... Drudge Report Feed needs your support!   Become a Patron

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