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
Economy|Political|US|World
Trump says he is weighing big sanctions, tariffs on Russia to end Ukraine war
U.S.
March 07, 2025sanctions
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
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
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
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
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
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US
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
Business|Economy|Europe|Political
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
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US
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
Business|Europe|Political|World
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
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World
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
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Rwanda’s Kabarebe, sanctioned by US over ties to Congo rebels, is Kagame's 'hatchet man'
When Rwanda's ex-spy chief Patrick Karegeya was murdered in South Africa in 2014, his former brother-in-arms James Kabarebe was blunt: "When you choose to
February 24, 2025
Europe|Political|World
British PM says G7 should take more risks to squeeze Russia
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy countries should be willing to take on more risk with regard to sanctions against Russia over its
February 24, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Kremlin welcomes new US approach after Trump criticism of Zelenskiy
The Kremlin praised the administration of U.S.
February 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
After three years of war, Trump hands Russian economy a lifeline
Russia's overheating economy is on the cusp of serious cooling, as huge fiscal stimulus, soaring interest rates, stubbornly high inflation
February 24, 2025
Africa|Political|World
Rwanda expresses solidarity with military general sanctioned by the US over violence in Congo
Rwanda's government has asserted solidarity with a top official sanctioned by the U.S. over violence in eastern Congo
February 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Will Western companies return to Russia?
As Moscow and Washington discuss how to end the war in Ukraine, one of the many questions on investors' minds is whether the corporate exodus from Russia in
February 19, 2025
Asia|Political|US|World
North Korea slams US and Asian rivals for pursuing 'absurd' plans to denuclearize North
North Korea has criticized the United States and Asian neighbors for pursuing the “absurd” goal of denuclearizing the North and says it will push to expand its nuclear forces under the direction of its authoritarian leader Kim Jong Un
February 18, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|World
In Europe, ordinary Russians are shunned by wary banks
When Svetlana Sarantseva moved to Portugal from Singapore in 2021, she was looking forward to starting a family and working as a nutrition coach on the Azores archipelago.
February 14, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
US VP Vance threatens sanctions, military action to push Putin into Ukraine deal, WSJ reports
U.S.
February 14, 2025
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Iran is rearming its missile program and a ship of supplies just arrived from China, Western sources say
Iran is rearming its missile program and a ship of supplies just arrived from China, Western sources say
February 13, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Oil settles flat, pares early losses as tariffs delayed
Oil prices settled flat on Thursday, paring early losses of more than 1% as U.S. tariff announcements were delayed until at least April, feeding hope that the world
February 13, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
US hits international court's top prosecutor with sanctions after Trump's order
The U.S. has sanctioned the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine sanctions ex-president Poroshenko on 'national security' grounds
Ukraine imposed sanctions on former president and opposition politician Petro Poroshenko, including an asset freeze and a ban on withdrawing capital
February 13, 2025
Americas|Election|Political|US|World
Trump and Maduro refresh a complex relationship governed by self-interest and tainted by Venezuela election fraud
During his first term, Donald Trump attempted to apply ‘maximum pressure’ on the socialist government in Caracas. This time around, the dynamic has shifted (a little).
February 13, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Panama vessel registry says it is 'not a haven for sanctions evasion'
Panama has made progress stripping vessels from its registry that do not meet its flag's standards, the Central American nation's Maritime Authority said on
February 12, 2025
Europe|Political
Former Ukraine President Poroshenko says Kyiv imposed sanctions on him
Former President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday that Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council had adopted sanctions against him, and he accused political rival President
February 12, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Syria's interim foreign minister says Russia-Iran ties to Assad are an open wound after war
Syria’s relations with Iran and Russia remain an open wound for its people after the nations backed autocratic President Bashar Assad during its long war
February 12, 2025
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World
Russian cybercrime network targeted for sanctions across US, UK and Australia
The U.S., U.K. and Australia have sanctioned a Russian web-hosting services provider and two Russian men who administer the service in support of Russian ransomware syndicate LockBit
February 11, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World
White House confirms war crimes prosecutor first target of ICC sanctions
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan is the first person to be hit with economic and travel sanctions authorized by U.S.
February 10, 2025
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Sanctions on Syrian banks choke recovery hopes, investment chief says
Western sanctions on Syria's banking sector are preventing critical investments in the war-ravaged economy despite huge interest from Syrian and foreign investors
February 10, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Iranian president says U.S. is not sincere over readiness to engage
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday questioned the United States' sincerity in seeking negotiations with Tehran as crowds of people, many chanting "Death to
February 10, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
US officials are bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz says that top administration officials are traveling to Europe this week
February 09, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine's military says it shot down 70 out of 151 drones launched by Russia overnight
Ukraine's military said on Sunday that it shot down 70 drones out of the 151 that Russia launched to attack the country overnight.
February 09, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World
International Criminal Court prosecutor Khan first to be hit by U.S. sanctions, sources say
By Stephanie van den Berg THE HAGUE - International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan is the first person to be hit with economic and travel sanctions authorized by U.S.
February 07, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World
War crimes prosecutor first target of Trump's ICC sanctions, sources say
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan is the first person to be hit with economic and travel sanctions authorized by U.S.
February 07, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel
February 06, 2025
Africa|Political|World
US warns of sanctions against Rwandan and Congolese officials over conflict
The U.S. has warned of possible sanctions against Rwandan and Congolese officials ahead of a summit meant to address the escalating conflict in eastern Congo, according to a
February 07, 2025
Political|US|World
Countries vow 'unwavering' support for ICC, as Trump hits it with sanctions
Dozens of countries expressed their "unwavering support" for the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday, a day after U.S.
February 06, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
UK will not follow US on ICC sanctions, PM's spokesperson says
Britain supports the independence of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and has no plans to sanction its officials, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesperson said on Friday.
February 07, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine says it believes ICC work will continue after Trump sanctions
Ukraine believes that the work of the International Criminal Court in relation to Russian war crimes will continue after U.S.
February 07, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
War crimes court condemns Trump's sanctions against its staff
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday said it condemned the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on its staff.
February 07, 2025
Economy|MidEast|Political|US
Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero
U.S.
February 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Illumina, PVH shares drop as China threatens companies with sanctions
Shares of genetic testing company Illumina and Calvin Klein-owner PVH Corp fell on Tuesday after China placed the two companies on its "unreliable entity" list, putting them
February 04, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Syria's Sharaa aims to restore US ties, no contacts yet with Trump administration
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said his government aims to restore ties with the United States in the coming days but has not yet had any contact with the Trump
February 04, 2025
Africa|Political|World
Congo demands international sanctions 'to stop Rwanda'
The international community must take concrete action and impose sanctions on Rwanda to curb the M23 rebel conflict in eastern Congo and keep the
February 03, 2025
Australia|Crime|Political|World
Australia hits right-wing online network 'Terrorgram' with sanctions
Australia on Monday imposed sanctions on extreme right-wing online network "Terrorgram" as part of its efforts to combat a rise in antisemitism and online extremism, following
February 02, 2025
Americas|Political|US|World
Rubio brings back Cuba Restricted List, slaps sanctions on remittance provider
U.S.
January 31, 2025
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political
Syria turns to intermediaries for oil imports after low interest in tenders, sources say
Syria is seeking to import oil via local intermediaries after its first post-Assad import tenders garnered little
January 31, 2025
MidEast|Political|US|World
US Senate Democrats block bill to sanction international court over Israel
U.S.
January 28, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Russia oil trade to China, India stalls as sanctions drive up shipping costs
Trade for March-loading Russian oil in top buyer Asia has stalled as a wide price gap between buyers and sellers emerged in China after
January 28, 2025
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World
Canada imposes sanctions on Belarus, cites human rights abuses
Canada said on Monday it would impose sanctions on 10 individuals and 12 entities in Belarus, citing what it called "gross and systematic human rights violations" by Minsk.
January 27, 2025
Europe|Political|World
EU renews Russia sanctions after Hungarian delay
The European Union renewed on Monday its wide-ranging sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, after Hungary stopped holding up the move in
January 27, 2025
Election|Europe|Political|World
UK sanctions Belarusian officials and condemns 'sham' election
Britain on Monday imposed sanctions targeting Belarusian officials and defence companies after joining Western governments in condemning what they called "sham" presidential
January 27, 2025
Election|Europe|Political|World
Belarus opposition and Western leaders reject election result that extends strongman's rule
Belarus’ opposition activists and Western officials have denounced an orchestrated election that extended the over three-decade rule of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko
January 27, 2025
Americas|Business|Political|US|World
What are the major pressure points in the US-Venezuela relationship?
The United States and Venezuela have a fraught recent history marked by broken diplomatic relations, sanctions and accusations of criminal activity and coup-plotting. U.S.
January 27, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|World
EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objections
The European Union has agreed to prolong for 6 months a raft of sanctions aimed at depriving Russia of funds to finance its war against Ukraine
January 27, 2025
Election|Europe|Political|World
EU rejects election in Belarus and threatens new sanctions
The European Union has rejected the election in Belarus as illegitimate and threatened new sanctions
January 26, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World
Putin says he and Trump should meet to discuss Ukraine and energy prices
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that he and Donald Trump should meet to talk about the Ukraine war and energy prices,
January 24, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Hungary wants Ukraine gas transit to resume as EU sanctions rollover looms
Hungary wants the European Union to persuade Ukraine to resume gas transit from Russia to Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on
January 24, 2025