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Niger’s junta asks West Africa’s court to compel neighbors to lift coup sanctions, citing hardship
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Niger’s junta asks West Africa's court to compel neighbors to lift coup sanctions, citing hardship

ABUJA, Nigeria — Niger’s junta on Tuesday requested West Africa’s regional courtroom to order the lifting of sanctions imposed on the nation by its neighbors following a July coup by which the democratically elected president was deposed. “There isn’t any sector of the Nigerien society that has not been affected by these sanctions” which have … Read more

EU moves closer to imposing a new set of sanctions on Russia for its war on Ukraine
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The European Union’s government has proposed to the member states a brand new package deal of sanctions concentrating on Russia ByThe Related Press November 15, 2023, 11:01 AM NATO Secretary Common Jens Stoltenberg, proper, speaks with European Commissioner for Inter-institutional Relations and Foresight Maros Sefcovic, left, and European Commissioner for Economic system Paolo Gentiloni throughout … Read more

Russian oil flows into U.S. military supply chain, despite sanctions
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A photo illustration showing an oil refinery in Greece with a red filter over the photo. In the background there is a map clipping that shows Russia, the Black Sea, and Turkey. On the right side in the background there is a small clipping of a document with the US Department of Defense seal on it.

The Washington Submit Unique After a number of adjustments of possession, the gas is offered to a Greek refinery that serves the U.S. navy, a Submit examination finds November 14, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EST (Illustration by Chelsea Conrad/The Washington Submit; iStock; Kostas Tsironis/Bloomberg/Getty Photographs) Touch upon this storyRemark Add to your saved tales Save … Read more

Malaysia’s Leader Rebuffs U.S. Sanctions on Hamas Supporters
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Israel-Palestine Conflict Sparks Demonstrations Across Malaysia

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reiterated Palestine’s proper to defend itself, and stated the Southeast Asian nation will proceed its relationship with Hamas no matter U.S. strain. U.S. efforts to limit exterior events from supporting Hamas are unilateral and Malaysia is not going to acknowledge it, Anwar advised Parliament on Tuesday. “No matter occurred is … Read more

North Korean art sells in China despite UN sanctions over nuclear program
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BEIJING — On the market at a current Beijing artwork exposition was a portray with an asking value of $2,460 that depicted the snow-capped Mount Baekdu, the legendary birthplace of the Korean individuals. A portrait of a prim younger girl in brilliant brushstrokes was being bought for $5,190. For patrons on a price range, there … Read more

Opponents of military rule in Myanmar applaud new sanctions targeting gas revenues
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BANGKOK — A U.N.-appointed human rights skilled and opponents of Myanmar’s navy authorities have welcomed the newest sanctions imposed by the US, the United Kingdom and Canada on corporations offering monetary assets to the army-installed regime and high-ranking officers. The transfer is linked to rising violence and human rights abuses within the Southeast Asian nation. … Read more

Dutch court sentences Russian businessman to 18 months for busting sanctions targeting Moscow
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Dutch court sentences Russian businessman to 18 months for busting sanctions targeting Moscow

A Dutch court docket has convicted a Russian businessman of exporting laptop chips and different digital merchandise to the Russian arms and protection business ByThe Related Press October 31, 2023, 10:43 AM THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A Dutch court docket convicted a Russian businessman Tuesday of exporting laptop chips and different digital merchandise to the … Read more

Huawei reports its revenue inched higher in January-September despite US sanctions
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HONG KONG — Chinese language telecoms gear maker Huawei Applied sciences mentioned its income edged increased within the first three quarters of the 12 months, even because it grappled with U.S. sanctions which have hindered each its gross sales and its purchases of superior expertise. The Shenzhen-headquartered agency mentioned Friday that it generated 456.6 billion … Read more

Many in Niger are suffering under coup-related sanctions. Junta backers call it a worthy sacrifice
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NIAMEY, Niger — Hamsa Diakite cannot keep in mind the final time her household of eight had a very good meal. She as soon as sustained them by promoting fried bread till a coup in Niger three months in the past resulted in sanctions towards the West African nation, squeezing incomes in one of many … Read more

U.S. to tighten sanctions on Iran crude oil, RBC’s Helima Croft says
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U.S. to tighten sanctions on Iran crude oil, RBC's Helima Croft says

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is prone to tighten crude oil sanctions towards OPEC member Iran in response to the Islamic Republic’s backing of Palestinian militant group Hamas, based on Helima Croft, head of world commodity technique at RBC Capital Markets. Her feedback come forward of a broadly anticipated ground offensive by Israel into Gaza, … Read more

U.S. to ease sanctions on Venezuelan oil for freer election next year
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U.S. to ease sanctions on Venezuelan oil for freer election next year

Touch upon this storyRemark BOGOTÁ, Colombia — The Biden administration and the Venezuelan authorities of President Nicolás Maduro have agreed to a deal through which america would ease sanctions on Venezuela’s oil trade and the authoritarian state would permit a aggressive, internationally monitored presidential election subsequent yr, in response to two folks acquainted with the … Read more

Yellen Says U.S. Is Not Ruling Out New Iran Sanctions
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen in Morocco

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen mentioned the Biden administration hasn’t dominated out new sanctions in opposition to Iran in relation to renewed battle within the Center East, however no choices have been made. “I wouldn’t take something off the desk by way of future potential actions, however I definitely don’t need to get forward of … Read more