CAIRO — The United States imposed sanctions Wednesday on three Sudanese firms…
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Vise tightening on Myanmar’s economy 3 years after military takeover triggered civil strife
BANGKOK, Thailand — Myanmar was a rising star in Southeast Asia before…
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa economic bloc ECOWAS, citing coup sanctions, officials say
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa economic bloc ECOWAS,…
US condemns ban on Venezuelan opposition leader’s candidacy and puts sanctions relief under review
CARACAS, Venezuela — The U.S. government and nearly 30 conservative world leaders…
South Korea calls on divided UN council 'to break the silence' on North Korea's tests and threats
UNITED NATIONS — South Korea called on the divided U.N. Security Council…
US pledges new sanctions over Houthi attacks will minimize harm to Yemen's hungry millions
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States on Wednesday put Yemen’s…
China sanctions 5 US defense companies in response to US sanctions and arms sales to Taiwan
BEIJING — China announced sanctions Sunday on five American defense-related companies in…
China sanctions 5 US defense companies in response to US sanctions and arms sales to Taiwan
BEIJING — China announced sanctions Sunday on five American defense-related companies in…
US sanctions money network tied to the Yemen Houthi rebels blamed for shipping vessel attacks
WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on a group of…
Somalia president hails lifting of arms embargo as government vows to wipe out al-Shabab militants
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has welcomed the U.N. Security Council vote…
Niger’s junta asks West Africa’s court to compel neighbors to lift coup sanctions, citing hardship
ABUJA, Nigeria — Niger’s junta on Tuesday asked West Africa’s regional court…
Florida lawmakers begin special session to express support for Israel, further sanction Iran
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Legislature returned to the Capitol on Monday…
UN votes overwhelmingly to condemn US economic embargo on Cuba for 31st straight year
The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to condemn the American economic…
Opponents of military rule in Myanmar applaud new sanctions targeting gas revenues
BANGKOK — A U.N.-appointed human rights expert and opponents of Myanmar’s military…
Many in Niger are suffering under coup-related sanctions. Junta backers call it a worthy sacrifice
NIAMEY, Niger — Hamsa Diakite can’t remember the last time her family…
Long lines at gas pump unlikely, but Middle East crisis could disrupt oil supplies
WASHINGTON — Fifty years after the 1973 Arab oil embargo, the current…
Mexico’s president slams US aid for Ukraine and sanctions on Venezuela and Cuba
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s president on Friday slammed U.S. aid for Ukraine…
Biden announces more Iran sanctions on anniversary of Mahsa Amini death
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced new U.S. sanctions Friday on “some…
New US sanctions target workarounds that let Russia get Western tech for war
The United States said Thursday that it was sanctioning more than 150…
Taliban hail China’s new ambassador with fanfare, say it’s a sign for others to establish relations
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban on Wednesday hailed China‘s new ambassador to…