Sanctions
US issues general license for wind-down activities in Hormuz as new Iran sanctions imposed
According to the license, wind-down operations are permitted until September 12, and any payments made under the license must be made via specific protocols within the US.
British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports
France, Germany to summon Russian ambassador to Paris over alleged cyberattack campaign
US imposes new sanctions on Iran, IRGC-linked entities following attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Some 140 UK Labour MPs urge government to ban trade with West Bank settlements
The letter noted that countries such as Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Belgium have either already implemented bans or are in the process of doing so.
Proposed French sanctions will fuel antisemitism, isolate French Jews, lawyers warn
France is working with several European countries to step up pressure on Israel by imposing coordinated national sanctions targeting individuals linked to violence in the West Bank.
Paris misreads Israeli reality: Sanctioning settlers won't bring Palestinian statehood - editorial
If the Europeans hope their sanctions will bend Israel’s will, they are deeply misreading the Israeli public. Such actions will be used in the upcoming election campaign to bolster the Right.
US imposes sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, Revolutionary Armed Forces Ministry
Thursday's action against Diaz-Canel is the latest by Washington to intensify pressure on the island's communist leaders.
US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links
The US Treasury announced on Tuesday that two brothers had also been individually sanctioned, along with the exchange’s chief executive officer.
French Navy boards Russian oil tanker, obstructs Atlantic 'shadow-fleet'
"This operation took place in the Atlantic Ocean, on the high seas, with the support of several partners, including the United Kingdom, in strict compliance with the law of the sea," said PM Macron.
China issues sweeping new controls of overseas trade, counter sanctions with new restrictions
The rules, published by the State Council, will take effect from July 1. One of the most significant articles requires authorization for exports of restricted Chinese goods, technologies, and data.
Trump, Sharaa hold phone call, discuss lifting sanctions, importance of 'prioritizing diplomacy'
During the call, Sharaa said lifting the remaining US sanctions on Syria was an essential step toward reviving the Syrian economy and attracting investment, the statement said.
Khaled Mashaal, nine other Hamas political leaders sanctioned by EU along with four Jewish groups
The decision was implemented in the interest of curbing Hamas violence, according to the measure, which explained that the terrorist organization’s military wings are subject to political leaders
US declares new sanctions on Iran, PGSA condemns US leadership
The PGSA condemned the sanctions and added that it considered being sanctioned by “a country whose leader takes pride in piracy” as a sign of “positive performance."
