Mexican President Supports Corrupt Bank That Will Shut Down Following U.S. Treasury’s Cartel Sanctions
Cartel-Linked Bank Loses License Amid Controversy A bank linked to drug cartels, once supported by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, has had its operating license revoked in Mexico and is now in the process of selling off its assets. This decision follows recent sanctions from the U.S. Treasury, which targeted the bank and two others for […]
Syrian Christians in the USA Ask Congress to Remove the Caesar Act and Related Secondary Sanctions
Syrian Christians Urge Congress to Repeal Caesar Act In a letter obtained by Breitbart News, a coalition representing the top Christian authorities in Syria—including Catholics, Orthodox, and evangelicals—is urging Congress to eliminate the Caesar Act and its related sanctions. The letter states, “We, the Christian clergy of Syria, send you an urgent humanitarian and Christian […]
Russia declares intention to bypass U.N. sanctions on Iran after failing to halt them
Russia Ignores UN Sanctions on Iran The Russian government confirmed on Wednesday that it is disregarding the UN’s recently reinstated “snapback” sanctions against Iran, following a ruling by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that labeled Iran as violating international nuclear development laws. Russia’s UN ambassador, Vasily Nebenzia, pointed out that the nations involved in […]
Houthi militants in Yemen warn of ‘sanctions’ aimed at U.S. oil firms
Houthi militants in Yemen have issued threats against 13 American oil companies, including big names like ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Marathon Oil. When the Houthis reference “sanctions,” they often imply terrorist actions or claims of infringement, hinting at a potential breach of the ceasefire agreement established with the Trump administration back in May. The Houthis […]
Iran Warns Nations Reinstating Pre-Obama Deal Sanctions Over U.N. ‘Snapback’
Iran’s Response to UN Sanctions Threatens Economic Relations On Sunday, Iran’s chairman Mohammad Bakar Karibah issued a warning to foreign nations considering compliance with UN sanctions against Iran, stating that Iran would respond reciprocally to any decrease in economic relations. Karibah’s comments came amid renewed discussions about “snapback” sanctions from the UN Security Council, which […]
UN Activates ‘Snapback’ Sanctions on Iran; Rial Reaches Historic Low
UN Security Council Reimposes Sanctions on Iran The UN Security Council reinstated “snapback” sanctions on Iran on Saturday after the country failed to comply with nuclear oversight and did not restore sanctions prior to the agreement made during President Barack Obama’s term. These “snapback” sanctions were perceived as ineffective, as it seemed unlikely that European […]
United Nations dismisses China-Russia proposal to extend sanctions relief for Iran
UN Resolution on Iran Sanctions Fails The United Nations voted on Friday against a resolution proposed by China and Russia that aimed to extend sanctions relief for Iran under its nuclear deal for an additional six months. The final tally was 4 in favor and 9 opposed. Algeria, China, Pakistan, and Russia supported the resolution, […]
Trump administration imposes sanctions on the spouse of a leading Brazilian judge
The Trump administration has given approval for the wife of Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes. He is currently overseeing the inquiry into former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, a known ally of Trump, who was recently sentenced to close to 30 years in prison. The ongoing tensions between Brazil and the Trump administration have […]
Chinese Military Schools Assist Russia in Avoiding Sanctions
Recent research from the Australian Institute of Strategic Policy (ASPI) and Radio Free Europe (RFE) reveals that China’s Defense University has significantly stepped up collaborations with Russian institutions. These efforts seem aimed at obtaining skills and knowledge likely restricted by international sanctions related to Russia’s actions in Ukraine. ASPI and RFE reported that out of […]
Europe plans to impose tariffs and sanctions on Israel due to the conflict in Gaza.
EU Diplomats Call for Tariffs and Sanctions on Israel On Wednesday, senior diplomats from the European Union urged member states to come together and impose tariffs estimated at $166 million on Israeli goods. They also discussed sanctions targeting supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Kaja Karas, the EU’s […]