US imposes sanctions on ‘narco-rapper’ El Makabelico for laundering streaming earnings to violent Mexican drug lords
US Treasury Sanctions Mexican Drug Cartel Leaders WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, the US Treasury Department sanctioned a high-ranking member of a notorious Mexican drug cartel, allowing him to continue trafficking fentanyl into the United States. Additionally, a well-known rapper believed to be funding this cartel with over half of his earnings was also targeted. The […]
Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Putin amid sanctions concern
Witkov’s Visit to Moscow for Peace Talks President Donald Trump has successfully brokered a peace deal, bringing an end to a three-and-a-half-year conflict in Ukraine. In light of this, White House envoy Steve Witkov arrived in Russia on Wednesday for his fifth meeting with President Vladimir Putin. Yuri Ushakov, a Russian foreign policy adviser, stated […]
Witkoff advised to adopt a firm stance with Putin in crucial meeting to resolve Ukraine conflict before sanctions are imposed
Trump Administration Offers Putin Another Chance on Ukraine Invasion In Washington, the Trump administration is presenting Russian President Vladimir Putin with yet another chance to demonstrate his commitment to ending the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which has lasted for over 41 months. After more than six months without any real diplomatic progress, a source hinted […]
Senate gives Trump complete control over Russia sanctions power
Republican Senators Depart Without Finalizing Sanctions Bill Against Russia Republican senators are set to leave Washington without advancing a significant sanctions bill aimed at Russia, placing the decision solely in President Trump’s hands regarding potential actions against President Putin if he continues the war in Ukraine. On August 8, Trump restrained Putin, indicating he should […]
Sanctions Imposed by Trump on Controversial Brazilian Judge Dividing the Country’s Supreme Court
Rift in Brazil’s Supreme Court Following US Sanctions According to Brazilian news source Poder360, the US government’s choice to place human rights sanctions on Justice Alexandre de Moraes has sparked a noticeable divide within the Supreme Federal Court (STF). De Moraes had apparently urged his fellow justices to sign letters supporting him against President Trump’s […]
Trump Labels Brazil a National Security Risk, Enacts Sanctions on Rebellious Supreme Court Judge
US Designates Brazil as a National Security Threat On Wednesday, the Trump administration labeled Brazil a national security threat, announcing human rights sanctions against Judge Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF). The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action under the global Magnitsky Act, citing de Moraes for […]
Treasury Department Introduces Largest Sanctions on Iran Since 2018, Focusing on Son of Senior Official
New U.S. Sanctions on Iran On Wednesday, the Treasury Department announced its most significant sanctions against Iran yet, coinciding with the State Department’s own sanctions initiatives for the country. The sanctions target over 115 individuals, entities, and vessels linked to a major shipping network overseen by Mohammed Hossein Shamkhani, who is the son of Ali […]
Officials from the Palestinian Authority and PLO receive visa denials from the US following new sanctions
The U.S. government has announced sanctions against officials from the Palestinian Authority (PA) following a recent UN meeting where several countries declined to take control of Gaza. Additionally, the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) has also been included in these sanctions, which will result in PLO members and PA officials being denied U.S. visas. The State […]
Trump Imposes Sanctions on Palestinian Authority and Prevents Officials from Attending UN Meeting on ‘Palestinian State’
President Trump’s administration has imposed sanctions on the Palestinian authorities and the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) due to their efforts to pursue statehood without a formal agreement with Israel, as dictated by U.S. law. This has been a longstanding U.S. policy, as outlined in the Middle East Peace Commitment Act and other regulations, which require […]
Senate Majority Leader John Thune prepares Russia sanctions as Ukraine cease-fire deadline approaches in 10 days
Senate Majority Leader Prepares Russia Sanction Bill In Washington, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is gearing up to endorse a bill that would impose sanctions on Russia if a ceasefire with Ukraine isn’t established by next weekend. In an exclusive interview on Wednesday, Thune expressed optimism about the legislation proposed by Senator Lindsey Graham […]