World Jan 31 U.S. sanctions Myanmar groups ahead of military coup anniversary By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
Politics Dec 01 U.S. hits Hezbollah accountants in Lebanon with terrorism sanctions The Biden administration is slapping terrorism sanctions on two accountants and two companies in Lebanon for providing the militant group Hezbollah with financial services. By Associated Press
World Nov 15 U.S. sanctions firms accused of transferring Iranian drones to Russia The U.S. is imposing sanctions on firms and entities accused of being involved in the transfer of Iranian drones to Russia for use in Vladimir Putin's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
Politics Nov 04 U.S. sanctions Haitian politicians on drug trafficking claims Two Haitian politicians are facing U.S. sanctions over allegations they abused their positions to traffic drugs in collaboration with gang networks and directed others to engage in violence. By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
World Oct 26 U.S. imposes more sanctions on Iran over Mahsa Amini’s death The United States has imposed new sanctions on members of Iran's intelligence agency, leaders of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, prison wardens and others. By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
Oct 13 U.S. will take in some Venezuelan migrants, expel others to Mexico By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press The Biden administration has agreed to accept up to 24,000 Venezuelan migrants, similar to how Ukrainians have been admitted since Russia's invasion. Continue reading
Oct 06 U.S. hits Iran with more sanctions in response to Mahsa Amini’s death By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control on Thursday designated seven high-ranking leaders for financial penalties due to the shutdown of Iran's internet access, repression of speech and violence inflicted on protesters and civilians. Continue reading
Sep 30 U.S. hits Russia with new sanctions as tensions over Ukraine soar By Fatima Hussein, Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. officials said Friday they would support any effort by Ukraine to retake the annexed territories by force, setting the stage for further hostilities. Continue reading
Jul 19 WATCH: Biden signs order that aims to punish captors of Americans held abroad By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Biden signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at increasing the flow of information to families of Americans detained abroad and at imposing sanctions on the criminals, terrorists or government officials who hold them captive. Continue reading
Jun 11 Venezuela and Iran agree to expand ties on oil amid U.S. sanctions By Amir Vahdat, Associated Press Maduro's first visit to Iran comes amid tensions across the Middle East over the collapse of Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers. Continue reading