Keywords: Sanctions


French senate temporarily expels senator Christine herzog over ethics violations

The French Senate has imposed one of its most severe disciplinary measures against Senator Christine Herzog, temporarily excluding her from the chamber after an ethics investigation raised concerns over workplace management practices and the alleged misuse of parliamentary resources. The Senate Bureau......

Greece warns EU Russia LNG sanctions could weaken Europe’s energy competitiveness

Greece has warned that tighter European Union sanctions on Russian liquefied natural gas could unintentionally benefit non-European competitors and reduce Europe’s influence in the global LNG market. Athens raised concerns over a proposed sanctions package targeting Russia, arguing that restrictions......

United Nations warns gum arabic trade could help finance Sudan conflict

The United Nations has warned that the international trade in gum arabic could unintentionally contribute to financing the ongoing conflict in Sudan, urging governments and companies to strengthen oversight of supply chains linked to the country. The warning comes as Sudan's conflict continues to......

Greece questions new EU sanctions over Russian LNG shipping concerns

Greece has raised objections to elements of the European Union's latest sanctions package against Russia, particularly measures affecting companies involved in transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to reports citing officials familiar with the discussions. The concerns reportedly......

China opposes unilateral sanctions and vows to protect its companies

China has reaffirmed its opposition to what it describes as unilateral sanctions that are not authorized under international law, pledging to safeguard the legitimate interests of Chinese businesses and citizens if additional restrictive measures are introduced. Speaking at a regular press briefing,......

China rejects US sanctions plan targeting buyers of Russian oil

China has strongly rejected a proposed United States sanctions framework aimed at countries that continue purchasing Russian oil, warning that it would oppose measures it considers unilateral and incompatible with international law. The statement comes as a bipartisan group of US senators advances legislation......

US freezes over $130 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran

The United States has announced the freezing of more than $130 million in cryptocurrency assets that authorities allege are linked to Iranian financial networks, marking another step in Washington's efforts to strengthen economic pressure on Tehran. According to the US Department of the Treasury,......

Democratic lawmakers criticize US policy toward Cuba after congressional visit

A group of Democratic members of the United States Congress has criticized Washington's current policy toward Cuba, arguing that recent measures have worsened the island's humanitarian and economic challenges. The lawmakers made their remarks after a multi-day visit to Cuba, where they met......

Trump claims Iranian vessels would be barred from Strait of Hormuz transit

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that all commercial shipping would be allowed to transit the Strait of Hormuz except vessels linked to Iran, as tensions in the Gulf continue to draw international attention. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that the strategic......