Nation Sep 17 Congress passes new sanctions on Russia and countries using Russian energy By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson
Politics Sep 16 WATCH: House passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump The House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
World Sep 15 Belarus' authoritarian leader Lukashenko meets U.S. envoy to push for lifting remaining sanctions Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, Lukashenko has released hundreds of political prisoners in a series of U.S.-mediated deals that also lifted some U.S. sanctions. By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press
World Sep 08 U.S. hits remaining parts of Iran's aviation sector with sanctions in latest move to isolate Tehran The Trump administration accused the 36 entities targeted this week of supporting Iran's efforts to use its aviation sector to move weapons, personnel and illicit cargo. By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press
Economy Aug 24 Watch 7:49 A look at the new U.S. sanctions on Iran and threats against its trading partners The U.S. launched what the Trump administration calls “Operation Economic Outcast” against Iran. It includes threats to increase sanctions on Iran’s trading partners. The pressure comes as the administration indicates it is trying to avoid returning to war, but cannot… By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn
Aug 24 WATCH: Bessent announces new sanctions to block Iran's revenue streams By Nasser Karimi, David Rising, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 28 Zelenskyy will visit Trump at the White House before Sen. Graham's funeral By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press 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,… Continue reading
Jun 30 Cuban official says talks with the U.S. are at a standstill despite recent free-market reforms By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jun 23 U.S slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island's economy By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The U.S. government has slapped additional sanctions on Cuban companies that are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis. Continue reading
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