Embargoes and economic sanctions

US reimposes sanctions on UN expert on Palestinians

A notice on the Treasury Department’s website showed that it had reimposed a sanctions designation on Ms Francesca Albanese that blacklists her globally.

Trump says Iran and Oman will not control Strait of Hormuz; deal remains elusive

(From left) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US President Donald Trump and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Cabinet meeting on May 27 at the White House in Washington DC.

Under US pressure, Cuba appeals for international help

People walk down a street during a power outage in Havana, Cuba.

Britain targets Russian crypto networks in latest sanctions

The measures focus on what London described as “shadow financial systems” underpinning Russia’s war economy.

Explainer: What is behind the rising volume of Russian oil arriving in Singapore?

Analysts said there has been a rising demand for Russian oil in China and India.

Trump says US will not ‘rush into a deal’ with Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal will align with US President Donald Trump’s goal to prevent Iran from having a nuclear weapon.

Lebanon army says soldiers loyal after US sanctions one over alleged Hezbollah links

The Lebanese army said that all officers and members of the military institution are performing their national duties with utmost professionalism, responsibility, and discipline.

Britain eases sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel imports

Easing the sanctions would allow the UK to import Russian crude oil refined in third countries.

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian exchange house, shadow fleet vessels

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Rafael Peralta intercepts the Iran-flagged oil tanker Herby.

Lights out for Cuban students as blockade bites

In February, the government moved university classes online, part of a raft of measures aimed at conserving electricity.

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