U.S. Sanctions Palestinian Authority
The U.S. has decided to impose sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials and PLO members. The U.S. has decided to impose sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials and members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). The reason given for the decision was the accusation that the individuals in question were “undermining the peace process with Israel.” The […]
SeaLead, the company which is in US Sanctions List, disposes of 16 ships
Singapore-based shipping company SeaLead, whose operated vessels were included on the latest U.S. sanctions list, has reportedly terminated the charter agreements for 16 ships following the sanctions. The Singapore-based container carrier SeaLead has been forced to restructure its fleet after canceling charter agreements for 16 container ships in response to new U.S. sanctions. This decision […]
Trump Warns India of Additional Sanctions for Buying Russian Oil
According to Times of India data, India sources about 35% of its crude oil from Russia, reaching its highest import level in the past two years in June. The U.S. has sanctioned Russian oil producers and tankers due to the war in Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday […]
U.S. Sanctions Bolsonaro Case’s Judge
The United States (U.S.) has sanctioned Brazilian Judge Moraes, who is leading the investigation into former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. The U.S. has triggered a new diplomatic crisis with Brazil by sanctioning Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes, who is presiding over the case of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. The Bolsonaro investigation was cited […]
The US treasury takes massive action against high-profile Iranian network
Latest sanctions are biggest Iran-related sanctions package since 2018 targets corrupt regime-linked shipping empire that has funneled billions to Tehran. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated more than 50 individuals and entities and identifying more than 50 vessels that are part of the vast shipping empire controlled by Mohammad […]
US lifts sanctions on Myanmar junta allies after general praises Trump
United States lifted sanctions designations on several allies of Myanmar’s ruling generals, two weeks after the head of the ruling junta praised President Donald Trump and called for an easing of sanctions in a letter responding to a tariff warning. Human Rights Watch called the move ‘extremely worrying’ and said it suggested a major shift […]
EU Lifts Sanctions on 3 LNG Tankers
The European Commission has announced the lifting of sanctions on three tankers operated by Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. This decision came after receiving commitments that these vessels would cease their activities involving Russian-sourced LNG. The sanctions had been imposed on the tankers North Moon, North Ocean, and North Light, which were transporting cargo from the […]
US Sanctions Venezuelan Gang Allegedly Linked to Maduro
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions against a Venezuelan group operating under the leadership of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and allegedly supporting drug cartels. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), an agency of the Treasury Department, announced that the organization, dubbed the Cartel de los Soles (Cartel of the Suns), has been classified […]
US sanctions North Korea trading company, individuals for IT worker schemes
The US Treasury Department sanctioned a North Korean trading company and three individuals for evading sanctions and generating revenue for Pyongyang through ‘fraudulent information technology worker schemes.’ The Office of Foreign Assets Control designated the Korea Sobaeksu Trading Company and three associated individuals –Kim Se Un, Jo Kyong Hun and Myong Chol Min — for […]
UK sanctions 25 targets involved in alleged people smuggling
United Kingdom has sanctioned 25 targets involved in alleged people smuggling, under a new financial sanctions regime targeting those facilitating the travel of refugees and migrants across the English Channel via small boats. The individuals and entities targeted include a small boat supplier in Asia and gang leaders based in the Balkans and North Africa. […]