Keywords: Sanctions


Asian refiners turn to Iranian oil after temporary U.S. sanctions waiver

Oil refiners across Asia are reassessing their supply strategies following a temporary decision by the United States to ease restrictions on Iranian crude exports. The move comes amid concerns over tightening global energy supplies and rising market volatility. In India, several refiners are preparing......

Russian oil tankers rerouted from China to India after US sanctions waiver

Several tankers carrying Russian crude originally bound for China have changed course mid-voyage and are now heading to India, as Indian refiners take advantage of a temporary US sanctions waiver to secure discounted supplies amid a global energy crisis. The Aframax tanker Aqua Titan, loaded with Urals......

US waives sanctions on deals involving Venezuela’s PDVSA

The United States government has issued a new general license that waives certain sanctions on transactions involving Venezuela’s state‑owned oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA), according to the U.S. Treasury Department. This move marks a significant shift in Washington's......

Russian oil revenues surge after US sanctions waiver boosts exports

Russia’s oil revenues recorded a sharp weekly increase after a temporary US sanctions waiver and rising global prices linked to tensions with Iran triggered a rapid market reversal, easing months of pressure on Moscow’s energy income. Seaborne oil export revenues rose by about 890 million......

Cubans call for dialogue with the United States amid rising tensions

As tensions escalate between Cuba and the United States, many Cubans are expressing a clear preference for dialogue over confrontation. Recent developments, including stricter economic pressure and an ongoing energy crisis, have intensified the debate on the island’s future and its relationship......

Ukraine War: Slovakia supports sanctions on Russia as Belgium calls for negotiations

The war in Ukraine continues to reshape political positions across Europe as governments debate how to respond to the prolonged conflict with Russia. Since the launch of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the war has triggered sweeping sanctions, military aid packages......

European Union imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials over human rights violations

The European Union has announced a new round of sanctions targeting 19 Iranian officials and entities accused of serious human rights violations. The measures were confirmed by the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, who emphasized the bloc’s commitment......

European Union warns Venice Biennale over Russian pavilion participation

The European Commission warned on March 10 that it may suspend or terminate funding for the Venice Biennale after organizers allowed Russia to reopen its national pavilion for the 2026 exhibition, marking Moscow’s first participation since its full scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago. European......

United Nations warns of humanitarian crisis in Cuba amid fuel shortages

The United Nations warned Tuesday that severe fuel shortages in Cuba are triggering a humanitarian crisis, with the island’s health system nearing a critical point as energy shortages disrupt essential services nationwide. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the organization remains......