U.S. Sanctions
The West Grapples with the High Cost of Leaving Russia
Many Western companies are either paring back operations in Russia or leaving entirely. The costs have been high for business—and for Russia.
Ukraine War Pushes Biden Into Awkward Compromise on Saudi Arabia, Venezuela
Biden had pledged to make the Saudi Crown Prince a "pariah." Now, he's preparing to meet him, hoping to bring surging gas prices down.
Huawei Reports Nearly 30 Percent Revenue Drop Amid U.S. Sanctions
"Our aim is to survive, and to do so sustainably," Eric Xu, a rotating Huawei chairman, said in a statement.
New U.K. Sanctions Offer Opportunity to Narrow Transatlantic Gap on Iran
A welcome opportunity to bolster U.S.-U.K. relations.
Russian Factory Workers Beg U.S. to Lift Sanctions in Rap Video
Workers from the Oleg Deripaska-owned GAZ Group plant in Russia put together a rap song to Coolio's "Gansta's Paradise" in their fight against U.S. sanctions.
Will Trump's Iran Sanctions Raise Oil Prices?
The world's top two oil producers struck a deal to raise output starting last month, according to reports.
Volkswagen Caves to Trump Pressure to Pull Out of Iran
The administration is "pleased with this decision because Iran diverts its economic resources away from its people to spread violence and instability across the globe," the U.S. ambassador to Germany said.
EU Offers Iran $20 Million to Counter U.S. Sanctions
The aid package, agreed to on Thursday, will support the public and private sector in a bid to save a plan known as the Iran Nuclear Deal.
French Oil Giant Total Officially Pulls Out of Iran
The oil company cut ties with Iran to avoid new U.S. sanctions, the Iranian oil minister said on state television Monday.
Qatar Backs Turkey Against U.S., Pledges $15 Billion
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani made the announcement Wednesday, saying the move was his way of standing by "brothers in Turkey."
Nuclear Talks Were a 'Loss' and a 'Mistake' for Iran
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Javad Zarif initially argued that the deal would bring a windfall of foreign investment, but that promise did not materialize.
EU to 'Protect' Business Interests From Iran Sanctions
"We deeply regret the re-imposition of sanctions by the U.S., due to the latter's withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action," the foreign ministers of the EU, Germany, France and the U.K. said Monday.
Pompeo Lays Out Conditions for Trump-Iran Meeting
Pompeo also voiced his support for a summit between Tehran and Washington, saying President Donald Trump "wants to meet with folks to solve problems."
Iran Officially Takes U.S. to Court Over Nuclear Deal
The U.S. is legally "obliged to stop these international breaches and compensate for all the damage inflicted," Iran says.
What Did Trump and Putin Discuss Behind Closed Doors?
In a separate interview with Fox News, Putin said Moscow did not interfere in the 2016 presidential election.
Iran Faces Blackouts as Protests Rock Capital
As the blackouts hit Tehran, protests spread to other cities in Iran as the country's currency plummets, driving up prices for everyday items.
U.S. Sanctions Inspire Iran to Play Better in World Cup
"We have not allowed, under any circumstances, [problems] to become justifications or excuses."
U.S. Sanctions Force Oligarch to Return Private Jets
The aircraft are Gulfstream executive planes.
$540 Million Yacht of Russian Oligarch Impounded
Farked Akhmedov bought the vessel off Roman Abramovich.
Eritrea May Have Been Wrongly Sanctioned for Years
Sanctions were imposed in 2009 for Eritrea's purported support of Al-Shabab in Somalia, but a report has found no conclusive evidence of ties.
Trump's Secretary of Commerce Has Ties With Venezuela
Ross still retains interest in Navigator Holdings, which has received millions of dollars every year in earnings due to coastal shipping services provided to Venezuela's state-oil giant.
Trump WH May Slap More Oil Sanctions On Venezuela
The U.S. response, though expected to be tough, is also being calibrated to avoid causing further suffering to the Venezuelan people or seriously damaging U.S. economic interests.
North Korea Ties May Be Why Sudan Sanctions Not Lifted
The African country's ties to Pyongyang could be holding up the removal of sanctions after 20 years.
China Is Still Protecting North Korea From Donald Trump
Amid renewed pressure from Donald Trump, China has become defensive about its foreign policy positions, including protection of North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
U.S. Sanctions 271 Syrian Scientists after Gas Attack
The Treasury Department sanctioned 271 scientists of Syria's Scientific Studies and Research Center for their "expertise in chemistry and related disciplines."
Eritrea Slams 'Inexplicable' U.S. Sanctions
A U.N. report found a shipment of military equipment en route to Eritrea from Pyongyang in July 2016.
U.S. Sanctions Imposed on Alleged Syrian Militants
The U.S. action orders American companies to cut off all ties with the men and freeze any assets.
Senators Mull Sanctions Against Iran for Missile Tests
Lindsey Graham, Chris Murphy both tell Munich conference that the nuclear deal doesn't prevent the U.S. from imposing additional penalties.
Trump Supports Easing Sudan Sanctions: Foreign Minister
The president-elect will have the final decision on whether to lift a trade embargo as thanks for Sudan's help in fighting ISIS.
Putin Allies Drop in Russia's Rich List
The president's rumoured son-in-law has entered the list for the first time.