Houthis sanction 64 shipowners for trading with Israel
Under the Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC), Yemen’s Houthis have announced sanctions against 64 shipowners whose vessels violated the naval blockade imposed on Israel. The move follows the declaration issued by the Yemeni Armed Forces, warning maritime operators against entering Israeli ports. According to the HOCC, the sanctioned vessels had previously received pre-penalty notices cautioning […]
U.S. Sanctions Palestinian Authority
The U.S. has decided to impose sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials and PLO members. The U.S. has decided to impose sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials and members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). The reason given for the decision was the accusation that the individuals in question were “undermining the peace process with Israel.” The […]
EU will sanction 9 individuals in Congo
European Union is expected to sanction nine individuals in connection with violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The sources close to the list did not identify those who would be listed because of the practice of not disclosing such details before sanctions are formally approved. EU foreign ministers are expected to approve the sanctions. […]
EU to remove 4 Russian nationals from sanctions list
Hungary lifted its objection to the EU’s renewal of sanctions on Russian individuals and entities after several names were taken off the list. After a week of haggling, EU ambassadors reached a compromise over the six-month extension of the EU’s individual sanctions framework after Budapest removed its blockage. Hungary had initially sought to remove eight […]
Iranian Petroleum Minister is in sanctioned people list
The US Treasury Secretary, in announcing sanctions on Iran, said that Iran continues to use revenues from its vast oil resources to ‘advance its narrow and alarming interests’. The US Treasury Department on Thursday announced that it sanctioned the Iranian petroleum minister: “The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control is designating Iran’s […]
70 ships set to be added to EU sanctions list
The Commission stated that they are welcoming the Council’s adoption of the 16th Russia sanctions package: “As Russia’s illegal aggression enters its fourth year, this package is designed to further ramp up pressure on the aggressor and is part of the EU’s unwavering commitment to a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.” The 16th package […]
Trump warns BRICS countries of sanctions
US President Donald Trump threatened sanctions against BRICS countries this time. Trump announced that if the BRICS countries create the BRICS currency, ‘100 per cent’ tariffs will be applied to these countries. Stating that he will ask for a commitment from the BRICS countries that they will not create a new BRICS currency or support […]
EU is taking first steps to ease Syria sanctions
Germany says EU taking 1st steps to ease Syria sanctionsSyrians in the capital Damascus are viewed during their daily lives following the overthrow of the 61-year Baathist regime in their country and the end of the Assad family era, in Damascus, Syria on January 22, 2025. Baerbock announced that EU foreign ministers are initiating the […]
US imposes sanctions on Yemen Kuwait Bank
USA imposed sanctions on Yemen Kuwait Bank for Trade and Investment for its alleged ties to the Houthi group. The Department of Treasury said in a statement that it is sanctioning the bank “for its financial support to Ansarallah, commonly known as the Houthis.” It said the Houthis -a US-designated terrorist organization- continue to attack […]
U.S. Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm for State-Backed Hacking Campaigns
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Integrity Technology Group, Incorporated, a Beijing-based cybersecurity firm, for orchestrating several cyber attacks against victims in the U.S. These attacks have been publicly linked to a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as Flax Typhoon (also known as Ethereal Panda or RedJuliett), […]