International Sanctions

'Oil of the 21st century': Iran discovers large lithium deposit

Lithium is an essential component of rechargeable batteries used in cell phones, electric vehicles and other electronic devices.

Clashes erupt in Myanmar between pro-military and anti-coup protesters

The army seized power this month after alleging fraud in a November 8 election swept by Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy, arresting her and much of the party's leadership. UK announced sanctions against 6 military figures.

Mali disbands junta, five months after Keita's ouster

National Committee for the Salvation of the People is dissolved, says a government decree, a decision that comes after more than five months of president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita's removal in a coup.

What’s happening with Turkey’s Halkbank?

The timing of the charges against Turkey’s state-run bank brings the unilateral US sanctions regime under spotlight.

The US finds sanctions are no substitute for diplomacy with Iran

Experts believe Trump’s latest sanctions on Iran will have little impact because Washington has not articulated a clear exit policy for Tehran following the US violation of the nuclear deal.

Iran's answer to US-imposed sanctions is the grey market. But what is it?

Following US-imposed sanctions, Tehran signals it will use other routes to sell its oil to private sellers, who will sell it on to other states.

Huawei CFO arrested in Canada for alleged trade with Iran

Canada’s Department of Justice said Meng Wanzhou is facing extradition to the United States. China called for Meng’s immediate release.

What Iranians think about US sanctions

What are the reactions by the Iranian politicians, the army and most importantly, its media?

Can sanctions work in favor of Russian economy?

Recent economic data from Russia shows that US-led Western economic sanctions that have hit the ruble might actually be working in Moscow's favor.

Have US-imposed sanctions ever worked?

Gary Hufbauer, an American academic who's extensively worked on US sanctions, explains both the upside and downside to isolating nation states from the global economic system.

Amway co-founder and Orlando Magic owner Richard DeVos dies at age 92

DeVos, the billionaire co-founder of Amway, bought the team in September of 1991 and oversaw trips to the NBA Finals in 1995 and 2009. He was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in 2016.

Bolton says warned Russian envoy against election meddling in 2018

US National Security Adviser John Bolton issued a fresh warning during five-hour-long talks with the head of Russia’s National Security Council Nikolai Patrushev in Geneva.