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2026-01-25 04:34 UTC
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China sanctions 20 American defence companies and 10 executives over arms sales to Taiwan
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced sanctions against 20 American defense companies and 10 executives involved in arms sales to Taiwan. The penalties include asset freezes within China a...
Zelenskyy sounds alarm over Russia sanctions dodging and global security risks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has raised concerns regarding Russia's evasion of international sanctions and the resultant threat to global security. He emphasized that sanction circumvention...
Estonia bars entry to 261 Russian citizens who fought in Ukraine war
The Estonian Ministry of the Interior has imposed an entry ban on 261 Russian nationals who participated in the conflict in Ukraine, categorizing their participation as 'war of aggression'. These indi...
Trump Holds Security Meeting on Iran Sanctions and Cyber Attacks
US President Donald Trump held a national security meeting where options including sanctions and cyber operations against Iran were discussed....
How Russian Crude Put US-India Trade on Ice
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, India has found ways to benefit economically from importing Russian oil at discounted prices. However, the United States is now exerting pressure on Indi...
Zelenskyy vows “significant” response to Russian lobbying efforts, cites US oil sanctions progress
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is closely monitoring the recruitment of Russian lobbyists and tracking Russian influence activities within Ukraine and Europe. Additionally...
Treasury's Bessent says Iran facing precarious moment, economy in trouble
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Iran's economy is experiencing significant challenges such as high inflation due to U.S. sanctions and internal economic woes. This assessment was giv...
What assets does China have in Venezuela, and what could happen with Maduro gone?
Amid sanctions on Venezuela, China has maintained significant economic engagement through Chinese enterprises investing heavily in the country's economy. The situation is complicated by recent reports...
US Hits Iran-Venezuela Drone Network With Sweeping Sanctions
The United States has implemented broad sanctions targeting Iran's exports of drones and Venezuela's military enhancement efforts, demonstrating increased attention to security issues in the Western H...
Maritime Blockade of Venezuela: How the USA Steps Up Pressure on Nicolas Maduro
The United States has increased pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro through what can be described as a maritime blockade. This move is aimed at exerting economic and political pressure on ...
US grants temporary licence to Russian-controlled Serbian oil firm NIS: Serbian minister
The US has issued a temporary license to JSC Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS), a majority-Russian owned Serbian oil company impacted by US sanctions imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. These...
Update on Iran
This update pertains to current developments involving Iran, including political, economic, and diplomatic activities, as well as relations with neighboring countries and world powers....
George Answers Your Questions: Venezuela’s Economy and Understanding Russia
An article addressing questions about Venezuela's economic deterioration post-Hugo Chavez era, criticizing the attribution of the nation's wealth decline solely to Chavez's leftist policies without co...