Tag: Sanctions and embargoes

Iran's rial hits a record low, battered by regional tensions and an energy crisis

TEHRAN, Iran -- The Iranian rial on Wednesday fell to its lowest level in history, losing more than 10% of value since Donald...

EU slaps sanctions on dozens more Russian officials and targets its shadow oil and gas fleet

BRUSSELS -- The European Union on Monday imposed fresh sanctions on dozens of officials linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine, including two top...

Serbia's main gas supplier that is controlled by Russia faces US sanctions, president says

BELGRADE, Serbia -- The United States plans to introduce sanctions against Serbia’s main gas supplier that is controlled by Russia, Serbia’s president said...

Britain will provide intel to Cyprus to help fight Russia's sanctions evasion

NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Britain will provide intelligence to a newly formed unit in Cyprus tasked with preventing Russia evade international sanctions, according to...

China's ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economy

BANGKOK -- China has banned exports of key materials used to make a wide range of products, including smartphones, electric vehicles, radar systems...

US expands list of Chinese technology companies under export controls

BANGKOK -- The U.S. Commerce Department has expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make...