Economy Aug 24 A look at the new U.S. sanctions on Iran and threats against its trading partners By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn
World Aug 24 WATCH: Bessent announces new sanctions to block Iran's revenue streams Iran’s currency hit a record low Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would add further pressure on an economy already battered by previous sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade. By Nasser Karimi, David Rising, Associated Press
World Jul 28 Zelenskyy will visit Trump at the White House before Sen. Graham's funeral The Ukrainian leader has traveled to Washington to honor Sen. Lindsey Graham, whose final act as a public official was visiting Kyiv and securing an agreement on a package of sanctions that seek to punish countries that purchase Russian oil,… By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
World Jun 30 Cuban official says talks with the U.S. are at a standstill despite recent free-market reforms Earlier this month, the U.S. slapped new sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz Canel and other officials, as well as on companies key to the island's crumbling economy. By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press
World Jun 23 U.S slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island's economy The U.S. government has slapped additional sanctions on Cuban companies that are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis. By Dánica Coto, Associated Press
Jun 22 Watch 4:21 Vance touts progress in Iran talks as U.S. temporarily lifts oil sanctions By Liz Landers, Kayan Taraporevala The U.S. temporarily removed oil sanctions on Iran Monday, creating the potential for an Iranian economic windfall in U.S. dollars as the first round of talks ended in Switzerland. Vance led the U.S. delegation, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. The… Continue watching
Jun 22 China hits back at U.S. sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to American defense firms By Associated Press China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts. Continue reading
Jun 14 Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker suspected of ties to Russia's shadow fleet By Elise Morton, Brian Melley, Associated Press Royal Marine commandos rappelled from helicopters onto the vessel, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel, in what the country’s Defense Ministry called “the first U.K.-led operation of its kind.”… Continue reading
Jun 05 Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face negotiation on the conflict, saying he sees “no point” in it. Continue reading
Jun 04 House passes bill to provide more Ukraine aid and impose new sanctions on Russia By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The 226-195 vote is a sign of impatience with President Donald Trump's approach to the war and represents the House's second major foreign policy break with Trump this week. Continue reading