Sanctions
Germany blocks EU sanctions against Israel, Europe divided over Gaza war
The positions of the different EU countries were made public after mounting public pressure against the EU for its "silence" and "ignorance" on what is happening in the Gaza Strip.
Germany tells nationals to leave Iran, fearing retaliation over sanctions
Russian overnight attack on Kyiv kills 15, injures 38, Ukraine says
Dutch gov't should focus on domestic troubles before collapsing over Israel criticism - editorial
Dutch FM resigns over blocked Israel sanctions, party officials follow
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned despite reaching a compromise that would have seen an import ban on settlement goods.
UK sanctions Iranian oil magnate accused of destabilization activities
Following suspicions of participating in "destabilization activities," multiple sanctions have been launched against Iranian oil magnate and associated entities.
Italy's defense minister suggests sanctions against Israel to 'save its citizens'
"What is happening [in Gaza] is unacceptable. We are not facing a military operation with collateral damage, but the pure denial of the law and the founding values of our civilization," he said.
UN's Francesca Albanese loses 'blue check' verification on X amid coming US sanctions
This came days after UN Watch submitted a legal appeal to the owner of X, Elon Musk. The appeal called on the company to remove Albanese's check mark following her designation under US sanctions.
Chinese engines, shipped as 'cooling units,' power Russian drones used in Ukraine
The long-range drone is being deployed to attack civilian and military targets deep within Ukrainian territory, with around 500 being used by Russia per month.
Trump says Witkoff may travel to Russia, threatens sanctions if deal not reached
"There'll be sanctions, but they seem to be pretty good at avoiding sanctions," Trump told reporters.
US to sanction Palestinian Authority, PLO members, State Dept. confirms
The State Department did not confirm which individuals would be sanctioned.
US hits Iranian shipping network with major new sanctions
The US Treasury Department announced fresh sanctions for over 100 Iran-linked entities in move to place "maximum pressure" on the regime.
Federal judge blocks enforcement of Trump's order on ICC
In her ruling, US District Judge Nancy Torresen called the executive order an unconstitutional infringement on free speech.
Federal judge blocks enforcement of Trump's order on ICC
Justice Dept. sanctions Iranian US resident for smuggling electronics, including for Iran railways
Bahram Mohammad Ostovari, a 66-year-old resident of Santa Monica, California, and Tehran, Iran, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly bypassing Iranian sanctions.
