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Facing a Flurry of U.S. Sanctions, China Prepares to Hit Back
With days until Donald Trump is sworn in, China is bracing for a trade war, aiming at industries as diverse as semiconductors, apparel and industrial plastic.The New York Times - 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 -
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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 -
U.S. Hits Sudan's Leader With Sanctions Over Brutal Civil War
The move comes after the Biden administration last week accused a Sudanese rebel group of committing genocide.The Wall Street Journal - 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 -
Meta announces 5% cuts in preparation for 'intense year' — read the internal memo
Meta will cut about 5% of its staff, focusing on its lowest-performing workers, CNBC confirmed.CNBC - Jan. 14 -
Internal improvement is best way for Bruins to turn season around
The Bruins need their best players to lead any turnaround, and Saturday's overtime win vs. the Panthers was a good start.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
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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LA fires: international crews arrive to battle raging wildfires as evacuations spread
Neighborhoods under orders now include Encino and Brentwood, with the Getty Center and its art collection. Thousands of firefighters labored to contain the four wildfires raging across the Los ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
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 -
Amazon to halt some of its DEI programs: Internal memo
The company said it is in the process of "winding down outdated programs and materials" as part of a broader review of hundreds of initiatives.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Venezuela's Maduro takes new oath amid protests and international rebuke
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been sworn in to serve a third term despite credible evidence that his opponent won the July 2024 electionABC News - Jan. 10 -
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 -
Meta announces end of DEI programs. Read the internal memo
Meta says it plans to end a number of internal DEI programs, designed to increase the company's hiring of diverse candidates.CNBC - 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 -
California wildfires send power company Edison International’s stock falling
The company will likely face questions over whether any of its power lines may have contributed to the fires. No officials have made any statements on this issue.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 International Criminal Court sanctions bill over Israeli arrest warrants
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story House passes bill to sanction ICC over Israeli arrest warrants The ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
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 -
Shares of California utility Edison International drop 10% as wildfires rage
The decline comes as multiple large fires are burning around Los Angeles, with strong winds making them difficult to contain.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Oscars 2025: Predictions for animated, international and documentary feature
'Emilia Pérez' is the favorite for international film. 'The Wild Robot' leads the animation field. 'No Other Land' is looking for a nod — and distribution.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
U.S. says Sudan's rebels have committed genocide and sanctions their leaders
The US determined Tuesday that members of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed genocide in Sudan and it imposed sanctions on the group’s leader.NBC News - Jan. 8