Europe pushes back at Trump's 'authoritarian' sanctions on anti-disinformation figures

The State Department's travel bans on five prominent officials and activists have been met with howls of derision across the ...

State Department imposes sanctions on former EU official, disinformation group leaders for 'censorship'

The US State Department on Tuesday imposed visa sanctions on a former top European Union official and employees of ...

Western sanctions imperil ancient trade in Persian carpets

Iranians in the business of Persian rugs — which are renowned for their artistry and craftsmanship — said instability in the region had also contributed to the collapse. Production of the rugs, whose ...

US Sanctions Former EU Official, Four Others in Swipe at Europe

The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed visa sanctions on former European Union Commissioner Thierry Breton and four ...

Syria welcomes the permanent repeal of sweeping US sanctions

Syria’s government and its allies have welcomed the lifting of sanctions imposed by the U.S. Congress in 2019 to punish ...

Lifting of US sanctions on Syria could spur refugee returns, says UN official

The U.N. refugee agency in Lebanon says the U.S. lifting sanctions on Syria could encourage more refugees to return ...

Beijing sanctions 20 US defence firms over Taiwan arms sales package

Beijing has imposed sanctions against 20 US defence firms and their executives in response to Washington’s massive arms sale package to Taiwan last week. The sales, if approved by the US Congress, ...

Trump administration announces fresh sanctions on Maduro’s extended family members

The Trump administration on Friday announced a fresh batch of sanctions targeting extended family members of Venezuelan ...

The US offered Putin’s closest ally sanctions relief—and a weight-loss drug

Engaging one of the world’s most repressive regimes, Trump envoy bonded with Belarusian dictator over Zepbound and obtained ...