US State Department sanctions NGOs tied to International Criminal Court’s Israel probe
The U.S. announced new sanctions for three Palestinian non-governmental organizations participating in the International Criminal Court’s efforts to arrest and prosecute Israeli nationals over alleged crimes committed by the Israeli government in Gaza. According to Politico, the State Department has repeatedly criticized the ICC’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]
EU Weighs New Sanctions on Russian Banks, Energy Firms, and Crypto Platforms
The European Union is preparing its 19th round of sanctions since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022. Measures could target six Russian banks, energy companies, and cryptocurrency trading platforms. EU aims to coordinate sanctions with the United States, with officials set to meet in Washington this week. The European Union is considering a fresh sanctions […]
UK sanctions actors forcibly deporting, indoctrinating and militarising Ukrainian children
The United Kingdom imposed sanctions on eight Russian individuals and three organizations, accusing them of participating in the alleged forced relocation and ‘indoctrination’ of Ukrainian children. The new measures target a network of officials and state-backed groups that London claims are central to a systematic campaign to move children from occupied Ukrainian territories to what […]
China sanctions Japanese lawmaker for spreading ‘fallacies’
China’s Foreign Ministry said that it is imposing sanctions on Japanese lawmaker Seki Hei for spreading “fallacies” about issues related to Taiwan and other disputes between the two countries. Hei, a member of the House of Councilors of the National Diet of Japan, is a China-born naturalized Japanese citizen who is also known by his […]
14 Russians sanctioned for ‘enabling’ Ukraine war
Australia said they are imposing sanctions on 14 Russian citizens for their alleged involvement in the Ukraine war and “silencing” political expression in Russia. “The Australian Government is imposing further targeted financial sanctions and travel bans against 14 individuals responsible for silencing political expression in Russia, as well as enabling the illegal and immoral invasion […]
Syria Ships First Oil Cargo in Years After Trump Ended Sanctions
Syria exported 600,000 barrels of heavy crude in its first oil shipment in years, as the lifting of western sanctions brings relief to its war-ravaged economy. According to Bloomberg, Tanker Nissos Christiana transported the fuel from the Mediterranean port of Tartus, the Syrian Company for Oil Transport’s general manager told state news agency Sana. The […]
Bessent warns ‘all options are on the table’ for Russia sanctions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told that “all options are on the table” as the Trump administration weighs sanctions on Russia after President Vladimir Putin continued to bombard Ukraine despite recent talks about peace. Bessent spoke with Senior National Correspondent Rich Edson at Martin’s Tavern in Washington, D.C., responding to a question about potential sanctions on […]
Hungary sanctions Ukrainian drone commander for bombing oil pipeline in Russia
Hungary has imposed a travel ban on the commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces after three consecutive attacks on the Druzhba oil pipeline on Russian territory. The attacks halted oil imports to Hungary and to Slovakia for days. The sanction was announced by Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, who said the country considered the pipeline […]
Belgium to recognize Palestine, sanction Israel
According to Politico, Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said the recognition would happen only after Hamas releases all Israeli hostages and no longer manages Palestine. Belgium will join the group of countries that will recognize the state of Palestine at this month’s U.N. General Assembly and will impose sanctions on Israel over the war in Gaza, […]
Europe’s sanction move on Iran is a serious threat to tanker markets
The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have initiated a 30-day process to re-implement United Nations sanctions against Iran. This action, includes restrictions on oil exports, financial transactions, and maritime transport. These sanctions were originally suspended under the 2015 nuclear deal, and their re-implementation is a response to Iran’s increased uranium enrichment activities. This move is […]