Sanctions

United States targets Nicaragua’s gold industry with new sanctions on officials and firms

The United States has taken strong action against Nicaragua by imposing new sanctions on several individuals and companies connected to the country’s gold sector....

US expands sanctions on Iran oil industry as Strait of Hormuz remains closed

The United States has announced stricter sanctions on Iran’s oil industry as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise. This move comes after...

Russia sends second post-sanctions LNG cargo from Portovaya to China

Russia has delivered a second liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to China after facing strict international sanctions. The shipment...

Venezuela says partial US sanction relief does not support long-term recovery

Venezuela has once again called on the United States to remove all economic sanctions placed on the country. The...

Uncertainty grows over US waiver on Russian oil sanctions ahead of April 11 expiry

The United States had earlier imposed strict sanctions on Russia’s oil exports due to the ongoing war in Ukraine....

US weighs lifting central bank sanctions to improve Venezuela’s financial flow

The United States is exploring a major policy shift that could change how money flows into Venezuela’s struggling economy....

India’s Chabahar port deal faces uncertainty ahead of April 26 waiver expiry

India is facing a crucial moment as the US sanctions waiver for Chabahar Port is set to expire on...

US Iran nuclear proposal includes total enrichment ban, ceasefire pause, and sanctions relief framework

A major and sensitive diplomatic development has been reported involving a wide-ranging proposal on Iran’s nuclear programme, combined with...