World Jun 22 Vance touts progress in Iran talks as U.S. temporarily lifts oil sanctions By Liz Landers, Kayan Taraporevala
World Mar 18 U.S. eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war Separately, the White House says Trump will waive, for 60 days, requirements for goods shipped between U.S. ports to be moved on U.S.-flagged vessels for 60 days. By Fatima Hussein, Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press
World Mar 13 U.S. eases some sanctions on Russian oil, but crude prices remain high The move, intended to soothe jittery markets over the disruption of Middle Eastern oil and gas supplies, underlines how the war has boosted Moscow's ability to profit from its energy exports, a pillar of the Kremlin’s budget as it presses its invasion of… By David McHugh, Associated Press
World Feb 09 U.S. military boards sanctioned oil tanker after pursuit from Caribbean to Indian Ocean Following the U.S. raid to apprehend then-President Nicolás Maduro in early January, several sanctioned tankers fled the Venezuelan coast, including the ship that was boarded in the Indian Ocean overnight. By Ben Finley, Michael Biesecker, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press
World Apr 17 U.S. reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades In October, the U.S. granted Maduro's government relief from sanctions on its state-run oil, gas and mining sectors after it agreed to work with members of the opposition to hold a free and competitive election this year. By Joshua Goodman, Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press
Nov 26 Biden eases oil sanctions on Venezuela as opposition talks resume By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press Venezuela’s government and its opposition on Saturday agreed to create a U.N.-managed fund to finance health, food and education programs for the poor, while the Biden administration eased some oil sanctions on the country in an effort to boost the… Continue reading
Jun 30 Iran oil workers strike for better wages as economy strains under sanctions By Isabel Debre, Associated Press Thousands of workers in Iran's vast oil industry have gone on strike over the past week to press demands for better wages and conditions at oil facilities. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 5:15 News Wrap: New cases of novel coronavirus in China slow In our news wrap Tuesday, China’s outbreak of novel coronavirus may be slowing, with new cases falling below 2,000 for two days in a row. The country is enforcing mass quarantines and increased surveillance. Also, Afghan election officials announced that… Continue watching