European Rift Deepens over Israel Sanctions Push
The two foreign ministers presented their argument in the letter directed at EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas. They contended that the EU should impose…
How triggering snapback sanctions may deepen Iran nuclear crisis | Nuclear Energy News
Washington, DC – The decision by European countries to impose “snapback” sanctions against Iran may further exacerbate international tensions, experts say, as fears of a…
Are France, Germany and the UK about to ‘snapback’ sanctions on Iran? | Nuclear Weapons News
Three European powers are expected to reimpose punishing United Nations sanctions on Iran for ostensibly not engaging with the international community to reach a deal…
Iran, European powers meet in Geneva as threat of sanctions looms
Background / ContextThe 2015 Iran nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers curbed Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. The agreement has…
Norway fund divests from US firm Caterpillar over Gaza, West Bank abuses | Gaza News
Fund said decision against Caterpillar and five Israeli banks due to their contribution ‘to serious violations of rights in situations of war and conflict’.Norway’s $2-trillion…
Dutch lawmakers reject Palestinian state and sanctions on Israel
Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announces the resignation of his cabinet's New Social Contract Party ministers amid disagreement over Gaza in the House of…
Dutch foreign minister resigns over Israel sanctions deadlock | European Union News
Caspar Veldkamp and other ministers step down after cabinet rejects sanctions against Israel, prompting broader political upheaval.Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp has resigned after failing…
Iran rejects sanctions threats before renewed nuclear talks with Europe | Nuclear Energy News
Iran and European countries agree to resume nuclear talks next week despite threats of unilateral sanctions.Iran and three major European powers have agreed to resume…
U.S. sanctions facilitators of Iranian oil trade
Aug. 22 (UPI) -- The United States is targeting facilitators of Iran's oil trade, as the Trump administration enforces its so-called maximum pressure campaign on…
UN criticises new US sanctions on the ICC | Israel-Palestine conflict
NewsFeedThe United Nations says new US sanctions against members of the International Criminal Court will undermine justice. In announcing the measures, Secretary of State Marco…
US sanctions Brazil health officials over Cuba’s overseas medical missions | Donald Trump News
The United States has announced it is revoking the visas of Brazilian, African and Caribbean officials over their ties to Cuba’s programme that sends doctors…
U.S. sanctions Mexican drug cartel associates accused of scamming elderly Americans
MEXICO CITY — The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions Wednesday on more than a dozen Mexican companies and four people it says worked with a powerful drug…
Multiple people linked to Cuban medical scheme now face U.S. sanctions
Aug. 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. State Department on Wednesday imposed visa restrictions on foreign government officials accused of assisting the Cuban regime in a…
New Zealand Parliament ejects lawmaker over Israeli sanctions standoff
New Zealand MP Chlöe Swarbrick was suspended from parliament amid debate over a bill sanctioning Israel. Source link
Britain, Germany, France threat Iran sanctions over nuclear talks
Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Britain, Germany and France told U.N. officials that snapback sanctions are on the table if Iran does not sit down to…
US sanctions DR Congo armed group over illicit mining, ceasefire tested | Armed Groups News
The US is sanctioning the Pareco-FF armed group, as well as the Congolese mining company CDMC.The United States has sanctioned an armed group accused of…
U.S. sanctions CDN members, El Makabelico rapper
Aug. 7 (UPI) -- The United States has blacklisted three high-ranking members and an associated rapper of the notorious Cartel del Noreste, as the Trump…
Trump’s politically motivated sanctions against Brazil strain relations among old allies
SAO PAULO — President Trump has made clear who his new Latin America priority is: former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, a personal and political ally.In doing so,…
U.S. sanctions Brazilian justice overseeing case against Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO — The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes over alleged suppression of freedom of expression…
U.S. sanctions massive Iranian oil shipping network
July 31 (UPI) -- The United States on Wednesday sanctioned dozens of individuals, entities and vessels accused of being an Iranian oil and petroleum shipping…