Limits on Aid to Syria Threaten to Worsen the Country's Humanitarian Crisis
The fall of Assad's regime opens new challenges for Syria's reconstruction due to ongoing sanctions and terrorist designations affecting new leadership.
Syria's interim gov't pledges justice, jobs, and security in new era'
Syria's interim government prioritizes establishing a fair justice system and addressing past crimes to rebuild trust and foster national unity.
Tuesday Briefing: Syria's New Leader Calls for Lifting Sanctions
Ahmed al-Shara urges international communities to lift sanctions on Syria for rebuilding post-conflict.
For Syria's Economy, the Way Forward Starts With Sanctions Relief
Rebuilding Syria's economy post-Assad will be slow due to war devastation and lifting U.S. sanctions is crucial for recovery.
Live Briefing: Syrian rebel leader asks Britain to lift sanctions and restore ties
HTS leader calls for lifting UK sanctions and restoring ties with Syria, signaling a shift in group's strategy towards local issues.
Syrian HTS leader says rebel factions that overthrew Assad will be disbanded'
Syria's interim leader vows to disband rebel factions and unify the country while seeking to lift sanctions for refugee return.
Limits on Aid to Syria Threaten to Worsen the Country's Humanitarian Crisis
The fall of Assad's regime opens new challenges for Syria's reconstruction due to ongoing sanctions and terrorist designations affecting new leadership.
Syria's interim gov't pledges justice, jobs, and security in new era'
Syria's interim government prioritizes establishing a fair justice system and addressing past crimes to rebuild trust and foster national unity.
Tuesday Briefing: Syria's New Leader Calls for Lifting Sanctions
Ahmed al-Shara urges international communities to lift sanctions on Syria for rebuilding post-conflict.
For Syria's Economy, the Way Forward Starts With Sanctions Relief
Rebuilding Syria's economy post-Assad will be slow due to war devastation and lifting U.S. sanctions is crucial for recovery.
Live Briefing: Syrian rebel leader asks Britain to lift sanctions and restore ties
HTS leader calls for lifting UK sanctions and restoring ties with Syria, signaling a shift in group's strategy towards local issues.
Syrian HTS leader says rebel factions that overthrew Assad will be disbanded'
Syria's interim leader vows to disband rebel factions and unify the country while seeking to lift sanctions for refugee return.
Europe faces a potential energy crisis due to rapidly depleting gas reserves and escalating tensions related to the Ukraine conflict.
Why is energy giant Iran facing gas shortages? DW 12/19/2024
Iran faces an unprecedented energy crisis despite its vast oil and gas reserves, driven by demand outstripping production and exacerbated by sanctions.
Cuba's power went out across the island on Friday
Cuba experienced widespread blackouts due to a power plant failure exacerbated by sanctions and fuel shortages.
Europe is already facing its next energy crisis
Europe faces a potential energy crisis due to rapidly depleting gas reserves and escalating tensions related to the Ukraine conflict.
Why is energy giant Iran facing gas shortages? DW 12/19/2024
Iran faces an unprecedented energy crisis despite its vast oil and gas reserves, driven by demand outstripping production and exacerbated by sanctions.
Cuba's power went out across the island on Friday
Cuba experienced widespread blackouts due to a power plant failure exacerbated by sanctions and fuel shortages.
Lame-duck Biden ramps up sanctions on Israelis - and eases up on terrorists
Biden's administration is easing sanctions on Hamas and Hezbollah while implementing new sanctions targeting Israeli Jews, provoking criticism and raising ethical concerns.
Israel committing acts of genocide' by cutting off water in Gaza, HRW says
Israel is accused of genocide by Human Rights Watch for cutting off water supplies and damaging infrastructure in Gaza.
EU's Borrell condemns Israel but Netanyahu disregards
Josep Borrell condemned the Israeli army's actions against UNIFIL and advocated for sanctions against Israeli officials.
Starmer considering sanctions against Israeli cabinet members
The UK is considering sanctions against Israeli ministers due to actions in Gaza, amidst pressing humanitarian concerns.
Appalling': ICC president says threats, sanctions put court in jeopardy
US politicians are threatening ICC officials with sanctions over arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant for suspected war crimes, prompting ICC President's warnings.
UK considering sanctions on Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir
UK considers sanctions against Israeli officials for inflammatory statements regarding Palestinians and settlement violence.
Lame-duck Biden ramps up sanctions on Israelis - and eases up on terrorists
Biden's administration is easing sanctions on Hamas and Hezbollah while implementing new sanctions targeting Israeli Jews, provoking criticism and raising ethical concerns.
Israel committing acts of genocide' by cutting off water in Gaza, HRW says
Israel is accused of genocide by Human Rights Watch for cutting off water supplies and damaging infrastructure in Gaza.
EU's Borrell condemns Israel but Netanyahu disregards
Josep Borrell condemned the Israeli army's actions against UNIFIL and advocated for sanctions against Israeli officials.
Starmer considering sanctions against Israeli cabinet members
The UK is considering sanctions against Israeli ministers due to actions in Gaza, amidst pressing humanitarian concerns.
Appalling': ICC president says threats, sanctions put court in jeopardy
US politicians are threatening ICC officials with sanctions over arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant for suspected war crimes, prompting ICC President's warnings.
UK considering sanctions on Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir
UK considers sanctions against Israeli officials for inflammatory statements regarding Palestinians and settlement violence.
Oil prices remain volatile ahead of Fed decision, cautious market sentiment persists - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Market caution prevails ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision and new sanctions on Russian oil, leading to volatility in crude oil futures.
Isabel dos Santos: From Africa's richest woman to dirty money' probe
Isabel dos Santos is facing international sanctions and corruption allegations, which she claims are politically motivated attacks by the Angolan government.
A severe oil spill shows the dangers of Russia's dark fleet
The incident with Russian tankers highlights environmental risks tied to the aging dark fleet supporting Russia's oil trade amidst sanctions.
Starmer launches crackdown on Russian dirty money to starve Putin's war machine'
The UK and Cyprus have formed a partnership to combat organized crime and prevent illicit Russian finance.
Angela Rayner and Rachel Reeves among 15 cabinet ministers banned from Russia
The Independent promotes accessible journalism, covering critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, highlighting the need for independent reporting in today's society.
Starmer launches crackdown on Russian dirty money to starve Putin's war machine'
The UK and Cyprus have formed a partnership to combat organized crime and prevent illicit Russian finance.
Angela Rayner and Rachel Reeves among 15 cabinet ministers banned from Russia
The Independent promotes accessible journalism, covering critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, highlighting the need for independent reporting in today's society.
China retaliates against U.S. arms sales to Taiwan with sanctions on defense firms and executives, highlighting ongoing tensions in U.S.-China relations.
Chinese cybersecurity association urges review of Intel products
Sanctions against Intel will have temporary impacts while China aims for self-sufficiency in semiconductors.
China Slaps Sanctions on 13 U.S. Defense Firms
China retaliates against U.S. arms sales to Taiwan with sanctions on defense firms and executives, highlighting ongoing tensions in U.S.-China relations.
Chinese cybersecurity association urges review of Intel products
Sanctions against Intel will have temporary impacts while China aims for self-sufficiency in semiconductors.
U.S. Allows Americans to Hold Foreign Conferences With Speakers Under Sanctions
Biden administration allows U.S. citizens to engage with speakers under sanctions, signifying a policy reversal in balancing free speech and counterterrorism.
The move reflects a growing tension between free speech rights and national security concerns in the context of international conflicts.
Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Activists Face Sanctions and Deportation
U.S. and Canada sanction Samidoun for alleged links to terrorism, sparking claims of repression against Palestinian resistance.
How Cuba fooled the U.S. to get millions of dollars from Miami for its armed forces
The Cuban government is using Orbit S.A. to circumvent U.S. sanctions and maintain military control over remittances.
U.S. Allows Americans to Hold Foreign Conferences With Speakers Under Sanctions
Biden administration allows U.S. citizens to engage with speakers under sanctions, signifying a policy reversal in balancing free speech and counterterrorism.
The move reflects a growing tension between free speech rights and national security concerns in the context of international conflicts.
Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Activists Face Sanctions and Deportation
U.S. and Canada sanction Samidoun for alleged links to terrorism, sparking claims of repression against Palestinian resistance.
How Cuba fooled the U.S. to get millions of dollars from Miami for its armed forces
The Cuban government is using Orbit S.A. to circumvent U.S. sanctions and maintain military control over remittances.
Russian rouble drops to lowest level against the dollar in 32 months
The Russian rouble fell beyond 110 to the US dollar for the first time since March 2022, influenced by geopolitical tensions and sanctions.
Putin tells Russians there's no reason to panic as the ruble sinks, but analysts say its economy is in trouble
Putin claims the ruble's decline isn't alarming, but analysts express serious concern about inflation and geopolitical pressures affecting the economy.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,006
Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities are experiencing severe drone and missile attacks, indicating escalating tension in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Letters to Sports: UCLA-USC rivalry smack talk goes both ways
Ryan Kartje's praise for USC's cooperation with the NCAA overlooks the deeper injustices of their punitive history and treatment of the school.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, November 15: Sweden Becomes First Country to File for Trademark; Open-Source Company Launches Patent Troll Bounty Program; and District Court Dismisses Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Amazon
EPO rejects Russian patent requests due to EU sanctions; CNCF launches patent troll bounty; Sweden trademarks its name to prevent tourist confusion.
Why geopolitics risks global open source collaborations | Computer Weekly
US sanctions impacting Linux kernel maintainers raise concerns over global collaboration in open source communities and the potential for increased scrutiny on software engineers.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, November 15: Sweden Becomes First Country to File for Trademark; Open-Source Company Launches Patent Troll Bounty Program; and District Court Dismisses Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Amazon
EPO rejects Russian patent requests due to EU sanctions; CNCF launches patent troll bounty; Sweden trademarks its name to prevent tourist confusion.
Why geopolitics risks global open source collaborations | Computer Weekly
US sanctions impacting Linux kernel maintainers raise concerns over global collaboration in open source communities and the potential for increased scrutiny on software engineers.
Nearly 90 lawmakers call on Biden to sanction Israeli ultranationalist ministers
Nearly 90 lawmakers are calling for sanctions against Israeli ministers for actions that incentivize violence against Palestinian civilians.
U.S. Allows Americans to Hold Foreign Conferences With Speakers Under Sanctions
The Biden administration's policy change allows sanctioned individuals, including Hamas and Hezbollah members, to speak at American-sponsored overseas conferences.
Treasury probe of cryptocurrency could pose conflict for Trump aide
Treasury officials are contemplating sanctions against Tether for illicit activities, complicating the situation for Trump's transition co-chair Howard Lutnick.
Crypto Rally Foiled by Report of DOJ Probe of Tether
Cryptocurrency prices fell after a report of a U.S. investigation into stablecoin issuer Tether for violations of sanctions and anti-money laundering rules.
Treasury probe of cryptocurrency could pose conflict for Trump aide
Treasury officials are contemplating sanctions against Tether for illicit activities, complicating the situation for Trump's transition co-chair Howard Lutnick.
Crypto Rally Foiled by Report of DOJ Probe of Tether
Cryptocurrency prices fell after a report of a U.S. investigation into stablecoin issuer Tether for violations of sanctions and anti-money laundering rules.
Estate agent sanctioned after requesting 2,000 deposit from house hunters to get on priority waiting list
The PSRA identified improper conduct by an estate agent regarding non-refundable deposits, resulting in minor sanctions and an increased number of investigated complaints.
Lawyers hit with 500,000 in sanctions by legal watchdog, report reveals
The Legal Services Regulatory Authority has addressed over 7,000 complaints and imposed significant financial sanctions against lawyers since its establishment.
Estate agent sanctioned after requesting 2,000 deposit from house hunters to get on priority waiting list
The PSRA identified improper conduct by an estate agent regarding non-refundable deposits, resulting in minor sanctions and an increased number of investigated complaints.
Lawyers hit with 500,000 in sanctions by legal watchdog, report reveals
The Legal Services Regulatory Authority has addressed over 7,000 complaints and imposed significant financial sanctions against lawyers since its establishment.
US drone maker Skydio faces battery squeeze after Chinese sanctions | TechCrunch
Skydio faces supply chain challenges due to U.S.-China sanctions, limiting battery availability and emphasizing vulnerabilities of American manufacturing.
Germany orders shutdown of all Iranian consulates DW 10/31/2024
Germany is closing all three Iranian consulates in response to the execution of a dual national and is seeking EU-wide sanctions against Iran.
Removal of Russian coders spurs debate about Linux kernel's politics
Sanctions against Russia led to the removal of certain contributors from the Linux MAINTAINERS file, igniting debate on politics and open source.
AFL bans six Giants players amid sanctions for unacceptable' behaviour at post-season party
The AFL imposed heavy sanctions on GWS Giants players for inappropriate conduct during an end-of-season function, highlighting the need for player accountability.
David Cameron says he was planning sanctions against two Israeli ministers
Cameron criticized the Labour government for not implementing sanctions against extremist members of the Israeli government, advocating for accountability and respect for laws.