Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got here
Canada's leader laments lost friendship with US in town that sheltered stranded Americans after 9/11
Chinese EV giant BYD's fourth-quarter profit leaps 73%
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Chalk talk: Star power, top teams and No. 5 seeds headline the women's March Madness Sweet 16
Purdue returns to Sweet 16 with 76-62 win over McNeese in March Madness
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Iran says it will consider 'opportunities' as well as threats in Trump letter
Iran will consider the "opportunities" as well as the threats in a letter from U.S.
March 20, 2025sanctions
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Serbia seeks sanctions waiver from US for oil company NIS, again
Serbian oil company NIS, majority-owned by Russian Gazprom Neft and Gazprom, has submitted a second request to the U.S. for a waiver of sanctions, the CEO of state gas company
March 19, 2025
Americas|Crime|Political|US
US files complaint over smuggled aircraft it says benefited Venezuela's Maduro
The U.S.
March 18, 2025
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US warns of more sanctions on Venezuela if it doesn't accept repatriated citizens
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday threatened to impose additional sanctions on Venezuela if the country doesn't accept its citizens who are repatriated from the United States.
March 18, 2025
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Putin promises tough road back for Western businesses that 'slammed door defiantly' on Russia
Western companies that "slammed the door defiantly" when they left Russia will not be allowed to buy back the businesses they quit for small
March 18, 2025
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US hits Thai officials with visa sanctions over deportation of Uyghurs to China
U.S.
March 14, 2025
Africa|Political|US|World
Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-white and anti-American
The Trump administration’s decision to expel the South African ambassador is its latest move against a country it has singled out for sanctions and accused of being anti-white and anti-American
March 15, 2025
Asia|Political|US|World
US imposes sanctions on Thai officials after Uyghur men are deported to China
The U.S. State Department has announced sanctions on an unknown number of current and former Thai officials for their role in deporting at least 40 Uyghur men to China despite worries that they could be jailed or even face death there
March 14, 2025
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
Despite tough talk, economic woes may force Iran to bargain with Trump
For Iran's clerical leaders, engaging with the "Great Satan" to hammer out a nuclear deal and ease crippling sanctions may for once be the lesser of two evils.
March 14, 2025
Africa|Europe|Political|World
EU to sanction nine people over Congo violence, diplomats say
The European Union is expected to sanction nine individuals in connection with violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two EU diplomats said on Friday.
March 14, 2025
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G7 warn Russia of new sanctions if no ceasefire agreed
G7 nations emphasised on Friday the need for robust "security arrangements" to ensure a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, warning Moscow to follow Kyiv in agreeing a
March 14, 2025
Europe|Political|World
EU envoys renew sanctions on Russian individuals, entities
The European Union agreed on Friday to renew sanctions on Russian individuals and entities but kept Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman on the list
March 14, 2025
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Trump pressures Russia by letting energy financing license expire
The administration of President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the wind-down of a license allowing energy transactions with Russian
March 13, 2025
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US imposes sanctions on Iranian oil minister, shadow fleet
The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and some Hong Kong-flagged vessels that are part of a
March 13, 2025
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Iran summons UK, France, Germany over UN closed-door meeting
Iran's foreign ministry on Thursday summoned the envoys of Britain, France and Germany over what it called a "misuse of the U.N.
March 13, 2025
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Talks with US possible but only on 'equal terms', top Iranian diplomat says
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi has not ruled out talks with Washington, but says they can only take place if both countries are on "equal terms," an Iranian state-run
March 13, 2025
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Russia asks companies for sanctions relief proposals
Russia is asking companies to propose which sanctions Moscow should seek to have lifted ahead of talks with Washington, two Russian
March 13, 2025
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Canada announces plan to ease Syria sanctions
The Canadian government on Wednesday announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria during what it called a period of transition.
March 13, 2025
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An Emirati diplomat identified as having a letter from Trump meets with Iran's foreign minister
An Emirati diplomat earlier identified by Tehran as carrying a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump seeking to jump-start talks over Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program has met with Iran’s foreign minister
March 12, 2025
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Highlights from interview with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa
Below are highlights from a Reuters interview with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa conducted on Monday.
March 11, 2025
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US wants no G7 Russia antagonism as allies fear blockage
The U.S. opposes language that could harm its efforts to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table, Secretary of State Marco
March 10, 2025
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|US
US closer to forfeiting seized yacht as judge denies ex-Rosneft chief's claim
A U.S. judge on Monday ruled that a former chief of Russian state oil and gas company Rosneft cannot plausibly claim to own a $300 million superyacht that U.S.
March 10, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Syria's neighboring foreign ministers call for lifting sanctions and reconciliation
Syria’s top diplomat and his counterparts from neighboring countries have called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions and post-war reconciliation
March 09, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump administration ends Iraq's waiver to buy Iranian electricity
The Trump administration rescinded a waiver on Saturday that had allowed Iraq to pay Iran for electricity, as part of President Donald Trump's "maximum pressure"
March 09, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
American Jews who fled Syria ask White House to lift sanctions so they can rebuild in Damascus
American Jews who fled their Syrian homeland decades ago went to the White House this week to appeal to the Trump administration to lift sanctions on the country
March 07, 2025
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Trump says he is weighing big sanctions, tariffs on Russia to end Ukraine war
U.S.
March 07, 2025
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
State Dept says all waivers providing Iran economic relief are under review
The U.S. is reviewing all existing sanctions waivers that provide Iran any degree of economic relief, and urging the Iraqi government to eliminate its
March 06, 2025
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
US mulls plan to disrupt Iran's oil by halting vessels at sea
President Donald Trump's administration is considering a plan to stop and inspect Iranian oil tankers at sea under an international accord
March 06, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|US
US crude exports to India hit over 2-yr high in Feb as Russia sanctions bite
U.S. exports of crude oil to India last month climbed to their highest in over two years, ship tracking data showed, as refiners in the country sought
March 06, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
US issues new Houthi-related sanctions, Treasury Dept says
The United States imposed sanctions on Wednesday on seven senior members of Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement, the Treasury Department said.
March 05, 2025
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US orders wind down of Chevron's oil exports from Venezuela
The Trump administration said on Tuesday it was ending a license that the U.S. had granted to oil producer Chevron since 2022 to
March 04, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump administration again labels the Houthis a ‘foreign terrorist organization’
The State Department has reinstated the “foreign terrorist organization” designation for Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group, fulfilling an order announced by President Donald Trump
March 04, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Russia says normalising ties with US will require lifting sanctions on Moscow
Russia said on Tuesday that any normalisation of relations with the United States would require the lifting of sanctions against Moscow.
March 04, 2025
Asia|Europe|Political|World
Russia adds Japan's foreign minister and eight others to entry ban
Russia has permanently banned nine Japanese citizens from entering the country, according to a list published by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday.
March 03, 2025
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkish and British officials to discuss post-Assad Syria in Ankara talks
Turkish and British officials will discuss Syria's future during a meeting in Ankara on Monday, with security, sanctions and economic development on the agenda, a Turkish foreign
March 02, 2025
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America says there are ‘extraordinary’ economic opportunities in Russia. Really?
America says there are ‘extraordinary’ economic opportunities in Russia. Really?
March 01, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Deputy PM accuses West of destabilising Serbia after meeting Russian spy chief
Serbia's deputy prime minister followed up on a meeting with Russia's spy chief in Moscow by accusing Western intelligence agencies on Friday of trying to destabilise the country
February 28, 2025
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Sanctions, tariffs make OPEC+ hesitant on April oil hike, sources say
OPEC+ is debating whether to raise oil output in April as planned or freeze it as its members struggle to read the global
February 27, 2025
Americas|Political|US
Trump axes Chevron's Venezuela oil license, citing lack of electoral reforms
U.S.
February 26, 2025
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US gives Serbian oil company last-minute sanctions reprieve, says President Vucic
BELGRADE - The United States has suspended sanctions for 30 days on Serbian oil company NIS, which is majority-owned by Russian companies and runs the country's only oil refinery, President Aleksandar
February 27, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US
US licenses and authorizations to Venezuela's oil sector
Since it first imposed sanctions on Venezuela's energy sector in 2019, the United States has granted individual licenses to some oil companies that allow them
February 27, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
UniCredit's Russia unit sued German arm in Moscow court case
UniCredit's Russian subsidiary last year sued the Italian bank's own German arm as part of a court case relating to guarantee payments in Russia which UniCredit could not honour
February 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
Gazprom Neft cuts stake in Serbia’s NIS as US sanctions loom
Russia's Gazprom Neft transferred stakes of around 5.15% in Serbia's NIS oil company to Gazprom, in an attempt to ward off U.S. sanctions that could result
February 26, 2025
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Oil prices fall 2% to two-month low on worries about US economy
Oil prices fell about 2% to a two-month low on Tuesday on weak economic news from the U.S. and Germany that fed fears of slower energy demand, along with signs
February 25, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russia says latest UK sanctions 'illegitimate'
Russia's embassy in London said Britain's new package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine was "illegitimate" and many of those targeted had no connection to the
February 25, 2025
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran will not yield to U.S. 'pressure and sanctions' on nuclear dispute
Iran will not succumb to pressure and sanctions imposed by Washington, the Islamic Republic's top diplomat said on Tuesday after meeting his Russian counterpart,
February 25, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
The Latest: Ukraine marks third anniversary of war as US shifts its policy under Trump
A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada are in Ukraine to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion and discuss support with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
February 24, 2025
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UK announces sweeping package of sanctions against Russia
Britain on Monday announced what it said was its largest package of sanctions against Russia since the early days of the war in Ukraine, including companies worldwide that supply
February 24, 2025
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US imposes more sanctions on Iranian oil trade after Trump calls to drive exports 'to zero'
The U.S. on Monday imposed sanctions on dozens of people and oil tankers across China, the United Arab Emirates, India and other jurisdictions for allegedly helping to finance Iran and its support for militant groups that launch attacks against the U.S. and its allies
February 24, 2025