International Sanctions
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indiatoday.intoday.inTrump Sets Conditions for New Iran Nuclear Agreement
President Donald Trump stated on May 27 that the United States will lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports if Tehran agrees to a nuclear deal. The announcement came after U.S. and Israeli strikes in 2025 and 2026 damaged Iranian nuclear facilities.
middleeasteye.netU.S. and Iran Continue Ceasefire Talks as Strikes Resume
Negotiators are exchanging proposals for a 60-day extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and renewed nuclear talks, but no final agreement has been reached. Fresh U.S. strikes and Iranian retaliation have tested the truce while sanctions tighten on Iranian oil exports.
Al JazeeraTrump Says U.S. Not Satisfied With Iran Deal Terms
President Trump stated that Iran wants a deal but Washington remains unsatisfied with current offers. He ruled out lifting sanctions and said he is in no rush to reach an agreement.
pbs.orgU.S. and Iran to announce deal on Sunday
The United States and Iran could announce an agreement on Sunday that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift some sanctions on Tehran. The status of Iran's nuclear program and its stockpile of enriched uranium remains unresolved.
New York PostU.S. Justice Department Indicts Former Spanish Prime Minister and Cuban Leader
Federal prosecutors filed charges against former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and Cuban leader Raúl Castro in separate cases. The actions target alleged financial ties to Venezuela and a 1996 incident over international waters.
ecns.cnU.S. Ambassador Criticizes Israeli Minister Over Flotilla Video
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee publicly criticized Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after a video showed him taunting detained activists. The comments came one day after the U.S. Treasury sanctioned four organizers of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
thehindu.comU.S. Officials Meet Cuban Figures
President Trump has indicated that Cuba could face a change similar to the recent U.S. operation in Venezuela. Cuban officials have responded to the statements while U.S. sanctions continue to affect the island's economy.
ecns.cnU.S. Justice Department to Indict Former Cuban President in Miami
The U.S. Justice Department plans to file charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in Miami. The indictment relates to a 1996 incident involving civilian aircraft.
dailyreckoning.comAfrica Metallic Resources Secures U.S. Sanctions Clearance for Liberia Iron Ore Deal
Africa Metallic Resources has received clearance from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control to acquire the Putu Iron Ore concession from Severstal. The approval removes a key regulatory barrier in the transaction.
winnipegfreepress.comNearly 200 Former Canadian Diplomats Urge Sanctions on Israel
About 190 former Canadian diplomats sent a letter calling on the government to impose robust sanctions on Israel over conditions in the occupied Palestinian territory and Lebanon. The letter states that without such measures the Israeli government will continue to disregard inter…
Kazatomprom and Russian Partner Dispute Contributions to Budenovskoye Uranium Joint Venture
Kazatomprom accused Stepnogorsk Mining and Chemical Combine of failing to meet 2024 uranium quotas and contribute to an environmental liquidation fund at the Budenovskoye joint venture in Kazakhstan. The venture remains profitable despite the dispute and expects stable operations…
rte.ieVenezuela Begins $150 Billion Sovereign Debt Restructuring
The Venezuelan government announced a comprehensive process to restructure its sovereign and state oil company debt, estimated at $150 billion. Officials said the effort aims to provide substantial debt relief and restore access to international financing after years of default t…
opencanada.orgCanada Deepens EU Ties to Diversify From US Reliance
Canadian officials told Euronews the country has signed more than 20 new security, defence and economic agreements globally over the past year as part of a middle-power strategy. The foreign policy push is framed as long-term cooperation based on shared values rather than a react…
Japan TimesJapan Weighs Limited Official Trip to Russia to Protect Remaining Corporate Assets
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said officials are arranging a trip to maintain communications with Moscow and protect Japanese companies still operating there. The move follows a Kyodo report on the potential dispatch of a delegation, which the ministry denied. Japan…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIsraeli Strike Wounds Six in Gaza's Shati Refugee Camp
Israeli warplanes targeted a home in Gaza's Shati refugee camp after issuing an evacuation warning, destroying the house and wounding six Palestinians including two children. A hospital source reported the casualties and damage to neighboring homes. The strike is part of escalate…
opencanada.orgSherritt International Suspends Joint Venture Activities in Cuba
Sherritt International said it has suspended its direct participation in joint venture activities in Cuba. The company cited the Trump administration’s expanded sanctions on the country. Sherritt International is a Canadian mining company with significant operations on the island…
france24.com448 Former European Officials Call for EU Sanctions on Israelis Involved in West Bank E1 Housing Project
An open letter signed by 448 former leaders including Josep Borrell and Guy Verhofstadt calls for immediate EU action against Israel's planned expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank. The letter coincides with an impending tender for up to 15,000 housing units in the E…
GB NewsUK Considers Joining EU's €90 Billion Loan Package for Ukraine
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced discussions on UK participation in the European Union's €90 billion loan for Ukraine during the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia. The loan aims to support Ukraine's defense and financial needs amid the ongoi…
BBC NewsUK to Negotiate Participation in EU's €90 Billion Loan Program for Ukraine
The United Kingdom plans to start talks to join a €90 billion European Union loan program for Ukraine, as announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at a summit in Armenia. This move aims to bolster Ukraine's defenses amid ongoing conflict. Starmer met with Ukrainian President…
rte.ieTrump Rejects Iranian Nuclear Proposal
President Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal for nuclear talks, stating he was not satisfied with the offer. The U.S. maintains a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz while considering targeted strikes against Iranian hard-liners. Iranian officials warned of likely renewed fightin…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUkraine Accuses Israel of Importing Seized Russian Grain; Israel Denies, Investigates
Ukraine accused Israel of permitting the import of grain allegedly stolen by Russia from occupied territories, leading to a diplomatic protest and warnings of sanctions. Israeli officials denied the vessel had docked and dismissed the claims as insufficiently supported. The excha…
ansa.itYemen Faces Hunger Crisis with 80% of Population Below Poverty Line Amid Rising Food Costs
Yemen faces a deepening hunger crisis driven by rising food prices and international sanctions. Eighty percent of the population lives below the poverty line. Al Jazeera's Yousef Marwry detailed how Yemenis are coping with these challenges.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIran National Security Commission Head States US Needs Nuclear Agreement More Than Iran
Ebrahim Azizi, head of Iran's National Security Commission, stated that the United States requires a nuclear agreement more than Iran does. He indicated that Iran would proceed independently if its terms are not accepted. The comments were reported by RT.
swissinfo.chIran State TV Reports Efforts to Close Gap in Iran-US Talks
A reporter from Iran State TV in Islamabad stated that last efforts are being made to close the gap in ongoing talks between Iran and the United States. The statement highlights diplomatic activities aimed at resolving differences. Details on the specific issues or outcomes remai…
Masoud Shahrestani / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)Iran's Envoy States Intention to Demand Reparations from US and Allies Using Frozen Assets
An envoy of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced that Iran will seek reparations from the United States and its allies. The demands include compensation from Iran's frozen assets. The statement was reported by TASS.