Explainer-What are US sanctions on Iran? How can Washington impose more?
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has warned it will impose new sanctions on Iran following its unprecedented attack on Israel. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday said…
South Korea says it will impose fines on two global banks for short-selling violations
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s financial regulator on Sunday said it plans to impose penalties on two unnamed global investment banks it is investigating. The Financial Services Commission said it found two…
‘We Never Had A Vote’: Climate Expert Blasts Biden Admin For Bypassing Voters To Impose Green Agenda
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U.S. to impose visa curbs on Hondurans over new prosecutor row
(Reuters) – The United States is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on some Hondurans for “fomenting violence,” a U.S. official said on Tuesday, after ruling party lawmakers named a new attorney…
Biden Admin To Impose Harsher Restrictions on Chinese Semiconductor Industry
Biden Admin To Impose Harsher Restrictions on Chinese Semiconductor Industry Will Kessler on August 9, 2023 The Biden administration is planning to ban investments in some Chinese companies that are involved in…
EXCLUSIVE: Mike Lawler’s New Bill Would Impose Attempted Murder Charges On Fentanyl Traffickers
EXCLUSIVE: Mike Lawler’s New Bill Would Impose Attempted Murder Charges On Fentanyl Traffickers Arjun Singh on July 25, 2023 Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York will introduce a bill to make…
Jurors urged to impose heavy punitive damages in J&J talc trial
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – Lawyers for a California man who says he developed a rare cancer from exposure to asbestos in Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder on Monday urged a…
Trump Says He’s Unsure If Americans Are ‘Ready’ To Impose Death Penalty On Drug Dealers
Trump Says He’s Unsure If Americans Are ‘Ready’ To Impose Death Penalty On Drug Dealers Harold Hutchison on June 20, 2023 Former President Donald Trump said he was unsure if the American…
Embattled Texas AG’s Office Sues Biden Admin For ‘Misusing’ Title IX To Impose LGBTQ Agenda In Schools
Embattled Texas AG’s Office Sues Biden Admin For ‘Misusing’ Title IX To Impose LGBTQ Agenda In Schools Nick Pope on June 15, 2023 The office of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton…
UBS to impose restrictions on Credit Suisse bankers after takeover complete, FT says
(Reuters) – UBS AG is set to impose tight restrictions on Credit Suisse bankers, including a ban on new clients from high-risk countries and on complex financial products, the Financial Times said…
EU to send human rights envoy to Cuba, but will not ‘impose’ demands
By Dave Sherwood HAVANA (Reuters) – The European Union will send a special human rights envoy to Cuba this year to discuss the aftermath of anti-government protests in July 2021, but the…
Democrats May Be Sidestepping A Key Legal Question In Their Bid To Impose Ethics Rules On SCOTUS, Experts Say
Democrats May Be Sidestepping A Key Legal Question In Their Bid To Impose Ethics Rules On SCOTUS, Experts Say Katelynn Richardson on April 17, 2023 Democrats need to address a key legal…
Factbox-US government to impose inflation penalties on 27 drugs
(Reuters) – The U.S. government said on Wednesday it will subject 27 drugs to inflation penalties, a move that will require the pharmaceutical companies to pay Medicare rebates if they raise prices…
U.S. warns western states it may impose Colorado River water cuts
By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) – The U.S. government warned on Friday that it may impose water supply cuts on California, Arizona and Nevada to protect the Colorado River and its two main…
China to impose consumption tax on e-cigarettes from November
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s Ministry of Finance will impose a consumption tax on e-cigarettes sold in China from Nov. 1, according to a notice published on Tuesday. The taxation policy will further…
Vietnam to impose temporary anti-dumping duty on some Chinese furniture
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam will this month impose temporary anti-dumping duty on some furniture products originating from China, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said. The tariff of between 21.4% and 35.2%…
Minnesota May Impose ‘Racial Consciousness And Reflection’ Requirements For Teachers’ Licenses
Minnesota May Impose ‘Racial Consciousness And Reflection’ Requirements For Teachers’ Licenses Reagan Reese on August 26, 2022 Minnesota is preparing to change their teacher licensing requirements so educators promote races, gender identity…
Taliban impose ‘harsh’ limits on Afghans’ religious freedom -U.S. panel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Conditions for religious freedom in Afghanistan have “drastically deteriorated” since the Taliban seized power last year as the last U.S.-led foreign troops pulled out after 20 years of war,…
Pakistan lifts luxury goods import ban, to impose heavy duties
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Pakistan on Thursday lifted an import ban on luxury goods, but such items will be heavily taxed, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said. Pakistan banned the import of all non-essential luxury…
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Calls Out Biden’s Attempt To Impose A ‘Green New Deal’ Through Wall Street Regulation
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Calls Out Biden’s Attempt To Impose A ‘Green New Deal’ Through Wall Street Regulation Thomas Catenacci on April 12, 2022 House Oversight Subcommittee on Environment Ranking Member Ralph Norman led…
Russia to ban sunflower seed exports, impose quota on sunoil
(Reuters) – Russia will ban exports of sunflower seeds from Friday until the end of August and impose an export quota on sunflower oil to avoid shortages and ease pressure on domestic…
Serbia will not impose sanctions against Moscow, president says
BELGRADE – Serbia respects Ukraine’s territorial integrity and considers Russia’s military action against it to be “wrong,” but will not impose sanctions against Moscow, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday. Serbia,…
Biden says U.S. to impose sanctions on company building Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline
– U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday his administration will impose sanctions on Nord Stream 2 AG, the company in charge of building Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. “Today, I…
EU ready to impose export controls if Russia enters more Ukrainian territory -Dombrovskis
By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS – The European Union will be ready to launch a second package of sanctions against Russia, including export controls, if Russian troops move beyond the Ukrainian regions held…
New Jersey moves bill to impose stiffer penalties, seizure for animal cruelty cases
Trenton – The Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senator Patrick Diegnan, Jr. that would revise current law prohibiting cruel tethering and confinement of dogs and establish procedures for seizure, care and forfeiture…
Senior Phil Murphy advisor says Governor will impose vaccine mandate after election, Project Veritas exposes
TRENTON, NJ – James O’Keefe and his controversial Project Veritas announced this weekend that it will be releasing bombshell hidden camera recorded video from inside New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s closest advisors.…
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