Trump says final Nippon Steel deal not yet approved, addresses Russia sanctions and foreign policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump told reporters Friday that the Nippon Steel acquisition is not finalized and requires his approval, while also commenting on sanctions legislation against Russia and the prospects…
US targets North Korea’s missile development in fresh sanctions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States targeted North Korea’s missile development in fresh sanctions, issuing the punitive action after South Korea earlier on Thursday said its neighbor fired two short-range missiles. The…
Zelenskiy seeks tougher sanctions on Russian missile components
(Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for tougher sanctions to halt the flow of components used in Russian missiles, saying it was cheaper to stop their transfer than to improve anti-aircraft…
Biden Admin Sanctions Fentanyl Crisis ‘Enablers’ In China, Mexico
Biden Admin Sanctions Fentanyl Crisis ‘Enablers’ In China, Mexico Jennie Taer on May 30, 2023 The Biden administration’s Treasury Department has sanctioned several individuals and entities in China and Mexico that are…
US targets Syrian money service businesses in fresh sanctions
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday imposed punitive measures on two Syrian money service businesses it said help the government maintain access to the international financial system…
Blinken Says State Department Considering Sanctions Over ‘Deeply’ Troubling Uganda LGBTQ Law
Blinken Says State Department Considering Sanctions Over ‘Deeply’ Troubling Uganda LGBTQ Law Kate Anderson on May 30, 2023 The State Department is considering imposing sanctions on Uganda over recently signed legislation making…
South Africa’s central bank flags risks of capital outflows and sanctions
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s central bank has warned of risks to the country’s financial stability, due to capital outflows and the possibility of sanctions following a U.S. diplomat’s accusation of supplying…
Sanctions, pressure on foreign banks destabilising Russia’s FX market -central bank
By Elena Fabrichnaya and Alexander Marrow MOSCOW (Reuters) – Pressure on foreign banks operating in Russia and the widening scope of sanctions is aggravating foreign currency settlements in Russia and creating periodic…
US warns Wagner Group seeking arms, slaps sanctions on group’s head in Mali
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. on Thursday said Russian mercenary force Wagner Group may be working through Mali and other countries to hide its efforts to acquire military equipment…
Factbox-New sanctions imposed on Russia so far as G7 leaders meet
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States, Canada and the United Kingdom issued fresh sanctions on Russia on Friday over its invasion of Ukraine. Here are the main sanctions, announced…
As world leaders meet, Ukraine urges allies to be bolder on Russia sanctions
By Matthias Williams, Olena Harmash and John O’Donnell LONDON/KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine wants its allies to be bolder in imposing sanctions on Russia, including by targeting banks that provide financial services to…
UK to ban Russian diamonds at G7 in fresh round of sanctions
(Reuters) – Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to announce a ban on Russian diamonds and imports of metals from Russia including copper, aluminium and nickel in support for Ukraine, his government…
Doping: WADA’s ‘Operation LIMS’ passes 200 sanctions of Russian athletes
(Reuters) – More than 200 Russian athletes have been sanctioned following the ‘Operation LIMS’ investigation into Moscow’s anti-doping laboratory with more bans to come, the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Thursday. The…
Japan, United States to continue Russia sanctions and Ukraine support, Kishida says
By Sakura Murakami HIROSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has agreed with U.S. President Joe Biden to continue sanctions against Russia and support of Ukraine, Kishida told reporters as…
Exclusive-G7 leaders to target Russian energy, trade in new sanctions steps -sources
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Andreas Rinke WASHINGTON/BERLIN (Reuters) – Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations plan to tighten sanctions on Russia at their summit in Japan this week, with steps…
U.S., German ministers discuss efforts to counter Russian sanctions evasion
NIIGATA, Japan (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met German Finance Minister Christian Lindner on Friday, underscoring the importance of working together to counter evasion of Western sanctions imposed on Russia…
House Dems Urge Biden To Drop Sanctions On Socialist Dictatorships To Alleviate Border Crisis
House Dems Urge Biden To Drop Sanctions On Socialist Dictatorships To Alleviate Border Crisis Laurel Duggan on May 10, 2023 House Democrats urged President Joe Biden to end sanctions against Cuba and…
Putin’s ‘War Economy’ Is Still Fueled By Oil Despite US Sanctions, Experts Say
Putin’s ‘War Economy’ Is Still Fueled By Oil Despite US Sanctions, Experts Say John Hugh DeMastri on May 7, 2023 U.S.-led sanctions targeting the Russian energy sector have failed to stall production…
Mexican Cartel Members Linked To Timeshare Fraud Slapped With Sanctions
Mexican Cartel Members Linked To Timeshare Fraud Slapped With Sanctions Jennie Taer on April 28, 2023 The Department of Treasury announced new sanctions against Mexican cartel members and associates Thursday accused of…
US lawyer pleads guilty to dealing with Russian oligarch under sanctions
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York lawyer pleaded guilty on Tuesday to making $3.8 million in payments to maintain properties that were beneficially owned by Viktor Vekselberg, a…
EU sanctions more individuals, telecom firm over rights violations in Iran
LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) -The European Union imposed sanctions on Monday on eight Iranians and a mobile telecommunications provider in its latest effort to target individuals and organisations it holds responsible for human rights…
U.S. shares with European banks ways Russia is evading sanctions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. on Sunday said it shared information with European bankers, government officials and business leaders to clamp down on Russia’s tactics to try to skirt Western sanctions. Brian…
US alerts European countries to Russian sanctions evasion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A senior U.S. sanctions official is alerting European countries to Russian efforts to acquire certain sanctioned goods, as Washington seeks to root out sanctions evasion by Moscow. Under Secretary…
Russia watching for new Western sanctions, says they would hit world economy
(Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Friday it was monitoring reports of a possible ban on exports to Russia by Western countries, and that new sanctions would damage the global economy. “We…
Academic Freedom Under Fire As New Report Shows Increasing Sanctions For Scholars’ Protected Speech
Academic Freedom Under Fire As New Report Shows Increasing Sanctions For Scholars’ Protected Speech Alexa Schwerha on April 20, 2023 The number of university scholars that were sanctioned for speech that is…
Biden to discuss Venezuela sanctions with Colombia’s Petro in White House talks -official
By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden will discuss Venezuela in wide-ranging talks with Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Thursday, including U.S. willingness to further ease sanctions on the OPEC nation…
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