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US sanctions UN expert Francesca Albanese, critic of Israel's Gaza offensive
The Trump administration is imposing sanctions on the UN Human Rights Council special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, an outspoken critic…
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Major Chinese ports keep Iranian oil flowing despite sanctions
Some of China’s largest ports have received Iranian crude this year, supporting a multi-billion oil trade and highlighting a significant…
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Trump signs an executive order lifting sanctions against Syria
President Trump signed an executive order Monday ending long-running U.S. sanctions against Syria. Source link
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Don’t Let Sanctions Against Iran Lapse
It would merely set the stage for war — again. Source link
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Oil prices settle lower as US sanctions ease fears of escalation in Iran
Oil prices settled down on Friday (Jun 20) as the US imposed new Iran-related sanctions, marking a diplomatic approach that fed hopes of a…
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Rubio Is Pressing to Open Sanctions Investigation Into Harvard
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is pushing to investigate whether Harvard University violated federal sanctions by collaborating on a…
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UK sanctions far-right Israeli ministers for 'inciting violence' against Palestinians
Thomas Mackintosh BBC News The UK has sanctioned two far-right Israeli ministers over "repeated incitements of violence against…
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Trump administration official meets with Syrian president as U.S. eases sanctions
Thomas Barrack, the U.S. special envoy to Syria, met Saturday with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharra one day after the Trump administration…
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UK sanctions 'godmother' of Israel's settler movement Daniella Weiss
The UK government has announced sanctions on Daniella Weiss, a far-right Israeli settler known as the "godmother" of the settler movement.…
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US sanctions on China refiners over Iran oil disrupt operations: sources
Recent US sanctions on two small Chinese refiners for buying Iranian oil have created difficulties receiving crude and led them to sell…
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Trump again urges ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war, threatens sanctions
President Trump on Thursday called for a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, threatening to impose sanctions on both countries if…
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Oil up 2% as Trump threatens new sanctions on Iran
Oil prices settled nearly 2 per cent higher on Thursday after US President Donald Trump threatened secondary sanctions on Iran after a…
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Oil prices settle up nearly 2% on new Iran sanctions, equities rally
Oil prices settled more than US$1 per barrel higher on Tuesday (Apr 22) as new US sanctions against Iran and rising equity markets helped…
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Oil posts weekly gain on trade deal hopes, new Iran sanctions
Oil prices settled more than 3 per cent higher on Thursday (Apr 17), supported by hopes for a trade deal between the United States and the…
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Oil up 2% to a two-week high as new US sanctions target Iran’s exports
Oil prices rose nearly 2 per cent on Wednesday (Apr 16) to a two-week high on concerns about global supplies after Washington issued new…
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Starmer says sanctions should increase on Russia to secure Ukraine peace
James Gregory and Laura Gozzi BBC News Starmer: 'Now is the time for increasing sanctions on Russia' Western sanctions on Russia need to…
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Russia says sanctions must be lifted before Ukraine maritime ceasefire can start
Russia has said some Western sanctions must be lifted before it begins a maritime ceasefire with Ukraine. Within hours of the US…
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Oil prices settle US$1 higher after US issues new Iran-related sanctions
Oil prices rose on Thursday after the United States issued new Iran-related sanctions and renewed tensions in the Middle East countered…
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Putin's ally in NATO backs down in Russia sanctions standoff
Russian President Vladimir Putin's ally in NATO has dropped its objections to the renewal of EU sanctions against Moscow. The EU has now…
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Top Asian oil buyers in turmoil after sweeping Russian sanctions
REFINERS, tanker operators, traders and port executives across Asia were scrambling on Monday (Jan 13) to manage the fallout from the US’s…
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Top Asian oil buyers in turmoil after sweeping US sanctions on Russia’s oil industry
REFINERS, tanker operators, traders and port executives across Asia were scrambling on Monday (Jan 13) to manage the fallout from the…
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Germany backs easing sanctions on Syria, pledges €50 million in aid
Germany has advocated a relaxation of some EU sanctions against Syria following the ouster of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad as Saudi…
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Germany backs easing some Syria sanctions, pledges €50 million in aid
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has advocated a relaxation of some EU sanctions against Syria following the ouster of long-time…
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Oil rises as Russia sanctions bolster crude’s hot start to 2025
Oil settled at a three-month high as the US ratcheted up sanctions against Russia, adding to a run of bullish developments that have…