Sanctions

China Sanctions 7 U.S. Companies Over Taiwan Aid

The Chinese government placed sanctions on seven U.S. companies in response to the United States announcing assistance to Taiwan.

Erdogan Calls for Arms Embargo and Trade Ban on Israel at D-8 Summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for an international arms embargo and a halt to all trade with Israel on Thursday, aiming to isolate the Jewish state over its actions in the Middle East.

North Korea Supplying Ballistic Missiles to Russia for Use in Ukraine

North Korea has demonstrated the ability to manufacture ballistic missiles and supply them to Russia for use in Ukraine within a matter of months, according to Jonah Leff, head of Conflict Armament Research (CAR).

Blinken Says Trump Has Window to Negotiate with Iran on Nuclear Program

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Wednesday that President-elect Donald Trump has a potential opportunity to negotiate with Iran, emphasizing that the development of a nuclear weapon by Tehran is not inevitable.

Russia Praises Trump, Escalates Assault on Ukraine

The Kremlin commended President-elect Donald Trump for opposing Ukraine's use of U.S.-supplied weapons to strike Russian targets, hours after Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The attack, one of the largest of the war, underscores escalating tensions as both sides vie for advantage ahead of potential ceasefire talks.

Biden Administration Approved $10 Billion in Sanctions Relief to Iran After Trump’s Election Win

The outgoing Biden-Harris administration granted $10 billion in sanctions relief to Iran just days after Donald Trump secured victory in the 2024 presidential election. This decision, which allowed Iraq to transfer funds to Iran, has drawn criticism due to Tehran’s ongoing support for terrorist groups and attacks against Israel.

China Sanctions 13 U.S. Defense Firms

China has sanctioned 13 U.S. military companies in response to D.C.'s planned arms sales to Taiwan.

South Korea Scrambles Jets as Russian, Chinese Aircraft Enter Air Defense Zone

South Korean fighter jets were scrambled Friday after 11 Russian and Chinese military aircraft entered the nation’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ), remaining there...

Financial Institutions Pressured to ‘Debank’ Groups Politically Opposed to Biden Admin

Silicon Valley venture capitalist Marc Andreessen told Joe Rogan that the Biden administration has weaponized financial institutions to "debank" entities politically opposed to the White House's agenda.

Russia Suspends Foreign Currency Purchases

The Bank of Russia announced that it will suspend foreign currency purchases in order to "reduce the volatility of financial markets," Reuters reported.

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