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Population Transfers Sanctioned by America? It’s on the Table.
President Trump’s plan for Palestinians is folly — and dangerous.The New York Times - 3d -
Peace in Ukraine will require more than sanctions
President Trump has threatened to impose significant taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on Russia if a peace agreement is not reached promptly, but it remains to be seen if this approach will be ...The Hill - Jan. 30 -
Demand for sanctions compliance advice rises sharply
Nearly 8% of ETFs include sanctioned securities and there has been a 700% rise in such securities in past two yearsFinancial Times - Jan. 29 -
Senate Democrats block GOP's ICC sanctions bill
Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked Republicans from advancing legislation to sanction the International Criminal Court, arguing the bill had sweeping consequences on allies and American ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
E.U. to Cautiously Pare Back Sanctions on Syria
European foreign ministers agreed on a “road map” to lift financial restrictions, but the change will happen in stages.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Moreno says he will introduce legislation to sanction Colombia
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) said Sunday he will introduce legislation to sanction Colombia this week after the country’s president reportedly denied entry to two planes carrying deported migrants ...The Hill - Jan. 26 -
EU rejects election in Belarus and threatens new sanctions
The European Union has rejected the election in Belarus as illegitimate and threatened new sanctionsABC News - Jan. 26 -
How sanctions on Venezuela fueled a migrant exodus
Maintaining or tightening sanctions undermines U.S. migration and foreign policy goals.The Hill - Jan. 24 -
Libyan Sought by I.C.C. for War Crimes Is Released by Italy, Sparking Backlash
The government attributed the release to procedural reasons. But critics say it is because Italy depends on Libya to stem the flow of migrants from Africa.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
I.C.C. Prosecutor Seeks Arrest of Taliban Leader for Persecuting Afghan Women and Girls
Karim Khan said that a crime against humanity was being committed by top officials against “Afghan women and girls, as well as the LGBTQI+ community.”The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, signed a broad cooperation pact Friday as their countries deepened their partnership in the face of stinging Western ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Biden’s overdue sanctions on Russian oil are a slap at Trump
Oil prices are rising, and you can thank Joe Biden.The Hill - Jan. 17 -
U.S. issues sanctions on Sudanese army chief Burhan
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Sudan’s leader, army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, accusing him of choosing war over negotiations.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
EU eyes enlisting Belgian king to help safeguard Russia sanctions
Royal wartime decree seen as fallback option to keep Russia’s frozen €190bn in EU if Hungary vetoes renewal of sanctionsFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
India is staring at an 'oil shock' as U.S. sanctions on Russian crude loom
India is now staring at the possibility of an oil shock after the U.S. decided to implement sweeping sanctions on Russia's oil industry.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
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UK yet to carry out a single conviction for breaching sanctions on Russia
Sanctions were introduced after the Crimea annexation in 2014 and the wider invasion of Ukraine in 2022.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Bessent calls for stronger Russia sanctions at treasury confirmation hearing
Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the IRS.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Bessent says US should increase sanctions on Russian oil companies
Trump Treasury pick tells Senate panel he wants to ratchet up pressure on Putin regimeFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Bessent open to increasing sanctions on Russia
Treasury Secretary-nominee Scott Bessent told senators Thursday that he would be “100 percent on board” with increasing sanctions on Russia’s major oil companies if President-elect Trump supports ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
U.S. sanctions on Russia hit oil freight rates
On Jan. 10, the U.S. Treasury announced fresh measures to deplete Russia's energy revenues, including on 183 vessels, largely oil tankers.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
End state-sanctioned secrecy in South Carolina's penal system
The regime of secrecy has won another battle.The Hill - Jan. 13 -
UK should back tough Trump sanctions on Iran, report says
Former top UK official believes intensifying economic pressure on Tehran would erode internal support for regime. The UK should back Donald Trump’s expected maximum economic sanctions against Iran ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
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US and UK toughens sanctions on Russian oil industry
The actions are aimed at cutting off revenue Moscow is using to fund its war in Ukraine.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Venezuelan officials hit with fresh sanctions as Maduro begins third term
US, EU and UK co-ordinate measures to punish president’s administration over his ‘illegitimate’ reinaugurationFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Oil prices rally as fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia threaten global supplies
Oil futures ended sharply higher on Friday, as fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil sector looked to threaten global supplies and as winter storms in the U.S. were expected to boost demand for ...MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions to Squeeze Russia’s Energy Sector
The Biden administration is cracking down on the Russian “shadow fleet” and taking steps to curb oil and gas production.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
US hits Venezuela with new sanctions after Maduro's 'illegitimate' inauguration
The Biden administration announced a slew of new sanctions against allies of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in opposition to his claim of election victory, calling his Friday inauguration ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Biden administration imposes toughest sanctions on Russian oil and gas
Measures targeting Russian energy sector attempt to leverage peace deal for Ukraine in Trump administration. The Biden administration on Friday imposed its broadest package of sanctions yet ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
US imposes wide-ranging sanctions on Russian oil sector
Move by outgoing Biden administration made in co-ordination with UKFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Biden administration imposes major sanctions on Russian energy sector
The Biden administration announced Friday it was imposing what it billed as the most significant sanctions to date on the Russian energy sector, targeting Moscow’s oil and liquified natural gas ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
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Japan imposes new sanctions on Russia
Japan on Friday approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to dozens of ...ABC News - Jan. 10 -
House Passes Bill to Impose Sanctions on I.C.C. Officials for Israeli Prosecutions
The action put the measure on track for likely enactment given strong support for it among Republicans, who now control the Senate, and President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
People smugglers to have finances targeted with new sanctions
The planned measures will target the finances of illegal smuggling networks, the Home Office says.BBC News - Jan. 9
