Tag: Sanctions and embargoes
EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objections
BRUSSELS -- The European Union agreed a 6-month extension Monday for a raft of sanctions aimed at depriving Russia of funds to finance...
Syria's economic pains far from over despite Assad's ouster
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Samir al-Baghdad grabbed his pickax and walked up a wobbly set of stairs made of cinderblocks and rubble.He is rebuilding...
Beijing-based cyber group protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacks
BANGKOK -- China has slammed a decision by the U.S. Treasury to sanction a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple...
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...