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April 16, 2024

'Stop appeasing dictators': GOP senators demand Biden impose oil sanctions on Venezuela

FIRST ON FOX: Senate Republicans are calling on President Biden to revoke sanctions relief for Venezuela over the nation's apparent violation of an agreement with opposition leaders.

April 10, 2024

Lebanese national sanctioned over alleged Hamas links found dead near Beirut

Mohammad Srour, a 57-year-old Lebanese national with reported links to Hamas and Hezbollah, has been found dead after having gone missing for a week.

March 15, 2024

US frees up billions in sanctions relief to Iran as Tehran proxies wreak havoc in region

Biden administration extends Iranian sanction waiver as Iraq looks to cut energy dependence on Tehran. On Friday, John Kirby said none of the money will be going to Iran.

March 14, 2024

US imposes sanctions on 3 Israeli West Bank settlers for violence against Palestinians

The Biden administration imposed sanctions on three Israeli settlers and their farms in the occupied West Bank for harassing and attacking Palestinians.

March 13, 2024

Biden admin under pressure to stop billions of dollars in sanctions relief to Iran

Amid Biden’s ongoing waiver of billions of dollars in  sanctions relief to the Iran, a new push is unfolding to stop the White House’s payments to America’s top enemy.

March 12, 2024

Venezuela tries to mend oil alliance with Iran as US poised to restart sanctions

The oil alliance between Venezuela and Iran deteriorated last year when Venezuela fell behind on payments, but Venezuela wants to mend relations in the face of looming U.S. sanctions.

February 23, 2024

US sanctions European country's pro-Russia party member, president embraces move

The President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu thanked the U.S. for its new sanctions on pro-Russian Shor party member Marina Tauber on social media platform X.

February 21, 2024

Nearly 2 years after Russia invaded Ukraine, EU approves new sanctions

The EU has agreed on a new batch of sanctions against people and businesses suspected of aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine.

February 15, 2024

Beijing bristles as Chinese companies could face sanctions for Russia assistance: report

The European Union will target companies – not countries – that have facilitated the transfer of electronics and technology necessary to produce weapons for Russia.

January 31, 2024

US sanctions 3 firms over direct connections to Sudan Civil War

The Treasury Department levied sanctions Wednesday against three Sudanese firms suspected of direct connections to the country's devastating civil war.