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Millions in Cuba left without power due to major blackout, country's sixth this year
Cuba's energy ministry reported a "total disconnection" of the country's electricity grid on Friday, leading to a nationwide outage. Power was partially restored to priority areas by late evening. Thi
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Turkey Revokes Operating License of Iran's Bank Mellat Istanbul Branch
Turkey's banking regulator (BDDK) announced in the Official Gazette on Saturday that it has revoked the operating license of Iran's Bank Mellat Istanbul branch. The agency stated that this move was ma
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U.S. President signs H.R. 5334 bill, expanding sanctions on Russia and extending sanctions on Iran.
On Friday, September 18, the President of the United States signed H.R. 5334, the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanction Russia and Iran Act of 2026." This bill authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariff
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Russia and China veto UN mandate to monitor Iran sanctions, ending Security Council's watchdog panel
The US-backed resolution, shut down on Thursday, would have authorized UN experts to continue monitoring sanctions reimposed last year after Western powers accused Iran of violating the 2015 nuclear p
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Al Jazeera tallies international sanctions against Iran: The US imposed new sanctions this month, and UN sanctions will be reimposed in September 2025.
The report states that Iran is one of the most heavily sanctioned countries globally, facing multiple restrictions from the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United Nation
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Belarus frees 25 political prisoners; US lifts sanctions on two Belarusian companies in return
US envoy John Coale announced the release of 25 political prisoners on Wednesday, following his latest visit to Minsk. In return, the US lifted sanctions on Lakokraska, a paint manufacturer, and Belle
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The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass a comprehensive sanctions bill against Russia on Wednesday, allowing the President to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries such as China and India that purchase Russian oil and gas.
The bill, introduced by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, aims to punish Russia for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The bill would also sanction Russian leaders, officials, and financial institutions,
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Ukraine Sanctions Envoy Pressures Asia: Russian Missiles Contain Asian Chips; Russian Forces Could Retreat in Six Months if Oil Revenue Halved
Vladyslav Vlasiuk, Ukraine's sanctions policy commissioner, stated in Singapore that sanctions are the most effective means of compelling Moscow to engage in serious peace talks. He noted that compone
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Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 cabin ripped apart after emergency landing in Mashhad, Iran, due to burst tyre and engine damage
A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 returned to Mashhad airport in Iran after suffering a burst tyre and engine damage shortly after takeoff. Iran faces difficulties obtaining spare parts and maintenance s
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Kremlin: World energy prices will go down if sanctions are lifted
Kremlin: World energy prices will go down if sanctions are lifted
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Western countries announced sanctions on Israeli settlements, and Israel retaliated by demanding the UK close its consulate in East Jerusalem within 30 days.
Twelve countries, including the UK, France, and Canada, announced on September 8 that they would impose restrictions or sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel respo
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russia's VTB Bank, Citing Its Role as Key Financial Node for Iran
The U.S. Treasury Department on Monday imposed additional sanctions on VTB Bank, Russia's second-largest financial institution, identifying it as a critical financial node for Iran's Islamic Republic.
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France is making an "astonishing" push to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarchs
France is making an "astonishing" push to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarchs
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Ukrainian drone evades Russian helicopter fire to strike oil tanker
Ukraine has released footage showing a drone evading fire from a Russian helicopter before striking a sanctioned oil tanker in the Black Sea. This is part of a wider campaign targeting vessels Ukraine
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US Treasury Sanctions Additional Iranian Airlines, Severing Country's Limited Air Connections to Rest of World
US Treasury Sanctions Additional Iranian Airlines, Severing Country's Limited Air Connections to Rest of World
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Iran's Oil Exports Remain Severely Constrained Nearly Two Months into Renewed US Naval Blockade
Iran's Oil Exports Remain Severely Constrained Nearly Two Months into Renewed US Naval Blockade
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that sanctions would be imposed on a major bank on Monday, and that several banks in Egypt and Turkey have already been sanctioned.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that he would impose sanctions on a major bank on Monday (September 14) to commemorate 9/11. He also revealed that the U.S. government has sanctioned an
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent says he is going to sanction a large bank on Monday
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says he is going to sanction a large bank on Monday
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese-Language Cyber-Scam Hub Xinbi Guarantee
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Xinbi Guarantee, a Chinese-language platform accused of facilitating crypto transactions for other criminal networks. The platform allegedly offered service
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Iran eases currency rules to bypass US sanctions with crypto, per report
According to a Financial Times report, Iran has eased its currency rules, allowing exporters to fund imports with overseas earnings without first selling their foreign currency at official rates. This
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Iran faces growing medicine shortages, with 800 products in short supply and prices surging up to 375%, amid tightened US sanctions and war damage.
About 800 pharmaceutical products are currently in short supply nationwide, including 90 essential ones. Prices have surged, with gabapentin up 220%, acetaminophen 375%, amoxicillin 285%, fluoxetine 1
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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio: The U.S. "obviously will not" follow the UK in sanctioning illegal Israeli settlements.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the U.S. "obviously will not" follow the UK in sanctioning illegal Israeli settlements. This comes after the UK said Palestinians in parts of the occupi
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions 27 Iranian Airlines and Other Entities, Warns of Global Financial System Cut-off
The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines and a handful of other entities as part of its ongoing "Operation Economic Outcast" to isolate Iran's economy. Treasury Secretary
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US sanctions threats against Iran's trading partners could disrupt Spain's saffron supply, impacting its national dish, paella.
The U.S. threat of sanctions against Iran's trading partners could disrupt Spain's saffron supply, putting pressure on chefs and exporters of paella, Spain's national dish. The U.S. announced in late
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Iran's Foreign Minister stated that as part of any agreement, Iran insists on the lifting of sanctions, the restoration of oil waivers, and the release of all frozen assets, including $6 billion in Qatar.
Iran's Foreign Minister stated that as part of any agreement, Iran insists on the lifting of sanctions, the restoration of oil waivers, and the release of all frozen assets, including $6 billion in Qa
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Iran's Araqchi to Al Jazeera: Our conditions include lifting sanctions imposed after Islamabad MOU, reducing US forces in region
Iran's Araqchi to Al Jazeera: Our conditions include lifting sanctions imposed after Islamabad MOU, reducing US forces in region
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Iran's Security Chief Rezaei Outlines 7 Conditions to End War, Including Unfreezing Funds and Ending Naval Blockade
Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei told Al Jazeera that Tehran demands Washington meet seven conditions before peace talks can begin. These conditions include: an end to all military and hostile acti
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Financial Times Analysis: Sanctioned North Korea, facing a funding shortage, has heavily invested in cyber warfare to become self-sufficient, emerging as a "hacker superpower."
Financial Times Analysis: Sanctioned North Korea, facing a funding shortage, has heavily invested in cyber warfare to become self-sufficient, emerging as a "hacker superpower."
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UK Parliament Members Call for Sanctions on Israeli Government, Not Just Settlers, and Halt to Arms Sales to Israel in Al Jazeera Article
UK MPs writing in Al Jazeera call for sanctions on the Israeli government, not just settlers, and an end to arms sales to Israel. The article states that a delegation of UK MPs, including the author,
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent claims Iran is struggling to pay troops and fund proxies as sanctions tighten
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on X that under "Operation Economic Outcast," Iran's regime is running out of economic lifelines, with its proxies feeling the pressure. Bessent claimed Tehr
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Iran's UN envoy called the US blockade against Iran "collective punishment" and accused the US and its supporters of being responsible for the insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions to regional shipping.
Iran's UN envoy, Amir-Saeid Iravani, stated at the UN Security Council that the US Navy's blockade of Iran violates the UN Charter and threatens civilians' access to food, medicine, fuel, and other ne
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HTX exits UK following FCA settlement
Existing customers cannot trade and must request approval for a one-time 48-hour withdrawal window, subject to sanctions controls.
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Ukrainian officials stated that a Russian drone attack on the Dnipro railway station killed at least 13 people and injured 10 others.
Ukrainian officials reported that a Russian jet drone struck a crowded platform at the Dnipro railway station in the country's north, killing at least 13 people and injuring 10 others, including an 11
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According to Reuters, Iran has established a vast network of 5,000 military entities to circumvent Western sanctions and smuggle at least $2 billion worth of military hardware.
According to Reuters, Iran has established a vast network of 5,000 military entities to circumvent Western sanctions and smuggle at least $2 billion worth of military hardware.
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Chainalysis traces North Korean crypto cash-outs via Garantex, linked to US sanctions on IT worker schemes
Chainalysis has traced North Korean crypto cash-outs through the Garantex exchange. This analysis follows recent US sanctions against 10 individuals and one entity accused of facilitating North Korean
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US Treasury sanctions crypto network linked to North Korean IT workers' weapons funding
The US Treasury has sanctioned a crypto cash-out network accused of converting earnings from North Korean undercover IT workers into funds for the country's weapons programs. The October 28 action tar
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: "Pariah Action" Against Iran Is Succeeding
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: "Pariah Action" Against Iran Is Succeeding
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US Sanctions 8 Ethereum and Tron Addresses Linked to North Korean IT Worker Schemes, Including One Tied to Russian Intermediaries
US Sanctions 8 Ethereum and Tron Addresses Linked to North Korean IT Worker Schemes, Including One Tied to Russian Intermediaries
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Iran reiterates demands for Strait of Hormuz traffic resumption
Iran remains firm on its demands, including sanctions relief and an end to the US naval blockade, in exchange for resuming normal traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, despite urgent diplomatic efforts to
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has signaled that Tehran remains open to negotiations
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has signaled that Tehran remains open to negotiations, a development deemed "very important and significant" by Mehran Kamrava, a professor of government at Georget
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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he agrees with Iranian President Pezeshkian's criticism of unilateral sanctions, noting that these sanctions affect not only producing countries but also global energy supply and consuming nations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he agrees with Iranian President Pezeshkian's criticism of unilateral sanctions, noting that these sanctions affect not only producing countries but also g
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Pezeshkian: Attacks on energy infrastructure and unilateral sanctions have a dire impact on global energy landscape and market
Pezeshkian: Attacks on energy infrastructure and unilateral sanctions have a dire impact on global energy landscape and market
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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that it is necessary to consider ending the current conflict and lifting sanctions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that it is necessary to consider ending the current conflict and lifting sanctions.
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Her remarks come as Israel prepares for parliamentary elections on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Netanyahu seeking re-election
U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib stated that Palestinians will continue to face oppression from Israel regardless of who becomes the next Israeli Prime Minister, calling for a full arms embargo and sa
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The UK Foreign Office announced travel bans and asset freezes on 15 commanders
The UK Foreign Office announced travel bans and asset freezes on 15 commanders, militia leaders, and security officials from the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)
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that he would discuss with Russian President Vladimir Putin how to strengthen bilateral relations and issues of mutual concern
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on the 26th, before his trip to Russia, that he would discuss with Russian President Vladimir Putin how to strengthen bilateral relations and issues of mutua
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the national airline of Iran (known as "Homa" in Iran), has activated a new website domain in response to tightening U.S. sanctions
Iran Air, the national airline of Iran (known as "Homa" in Iran), has activated a new website domain in response to tightening U.S. sanctions. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the
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Al Jazeera analysis suggests that Israeli elections cannot bring about genuine political change
Al Jazeera analysis suggests that Israeli elections cannot bring about genuine political change, as the policy stances towards Palestinians differ little regardless of which bloc wins. The article arg
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The Current State of Digital Currency Trading Platforms and Regulatory Challenges in Iran, with a Discussion of Hopoo Exchange
Iran is actively developing digital currencies to circumvent international trade restrictions amid global sanctions. The country has enacted regulations for Bitcoin mining and plans to launch a central bank digital currency. However, the United States has imposed sanctions on several major Iranian cryptocurrency exchanges, including Nobitex, accusing them of facilitating sanctions evasion and potential involvement in illicit activities. These sanctions have significantly impacted the Iranian crypto market, yet local users continue to trade through centralized platforms. The article also briefly introduces Hopoo Exchange, a U.S.-based exchange founded in 2019.
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