Keywords: Sanctions


China rejects US sanctions on companies added to Uyghur forced labor blacklist

China has strongly criticized a new round of United States sanctions targeting Chinese companies accused of links to forced labor in Xinjiang, describing the measures as economic pressure and pledging to defend the interests of affected businesses. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said Washington's......

U.S. Treasury removes 84 names from sanctions lists in bid to streamline enforcement

The U.S. Treasury Department has removed 84 individuals and entities from its sanctions lists as part of a broader effort to modernize the programs and reduce unnecessary compliance burdens on financial institutions. The latest round of removals follows a comprehensive review launched by Treasury Secretary......

Cuba accuses United States of seeking greater control as tensions intensify

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has accused the United States of attempting to undermine Cuba's sovereignty, as tensions between Havana and Washington continue to rise amid renewed economic pressure from the Trump administration. Speaking during commemorations marking the anniversary of......

Online storm targets Argentina as petition calls for World Cup ban

An online petition calling for Argentina to be excluded from future FIFA World Cup competitions has sparked widespread debate among football fans, following a tournament marked by controversy and heated discussions over refereeing decisions. The campaign, known as "Argentina Out", reportedly......

EU may allow Russian LNG shipments to third countries for another year

The European Union is reportedly considering allowing European companies to continue transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries outside the bloc for an additional year, according to the Financial Times. The proposal is reportedly part of discussions surrounding the European Union's......

Meliá ends operations in Cuba after more than three decades amid US pressure

Spanish hospitality giant Meliá Hotels International has announced it will end all of its remaining operations in Cuba on July 24, marking the conclusion of more than 30 years of activity on the Caribbean island as geopolitical pressures reshape the tourism landscape. The withdrawal represents......

US accuses Cuba of decades-long espionage and subversion campaign

The United States has intensified its pressure on Cuba, accusing the island's communist government of conducting a decades-long campaign of espionage, infiltration and subversive activities aimed at undermining American interests. In a newly released report, the US State Department alleged that......

Trump calls for Iran to be included in proposed Russia sanctions legislation

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Republican lawmakers to broaden pending sanctions legislation targeting Russia by incorporating measures against Iran, signaling his intention to pursue a tougher approach toward two of Washington's principal geopolitical rivals. The president's remarks......

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......