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US sanctions Chinese refinery, 40 shipping firms for Iran oil

The Trump administration is imposing economic sanctions on a major China-based oil refinery, along with around 40 shipping companies and tankers involved in the transport of Iranian oil.

24 Apr 2026-22:42
EU approves €90B Ukraine aid, new Russia sanctions package

European Union ambassadors have provisionally approved a major €90 billion financial package for Ukraine, alongside the 20th round of sanctions against Russia, in a significant escalation of economic and political pressure linked to the ongoing war.

22 Apr 2026-17:30
Trump administration slaps new sanctions on Iran

The Trump administration has imposed a new set of sanctions on Iran as the future of diplomatic negotiations remains uncertain and the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran is on the verge of expiring.

21 Apr 2026-22:23
EU to expand sanctions on those responsible for blocking Hormuz

According to two unnamed EU diplomats speaking to Reuters, the European Union will broaden the scope of its Iran sanctions to target individuals responsible for obstructing the Strait of Hormuz.

20 Apr 2026-19:50
Slovakia backs €90 billion loan for Ukraine

Slovakia is ready to oppose a new EU sanctions package against Russia but has stated it will not block the approval of a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.

16 Apr 2026-23:46
Lana Ravandi-Fadai: Iran will expand response if pressured - INTERVIEW

15 Apr 2026-11:04
How Russia is pushing sanctioned LNG to Asian buyers with deep discounts

Russia is intensifying efforts to redirect its liquefied natural gas exports toward Asian markets by offering heavily discounted cargoes from sanctioned projects.

09 Apr 2026-23:12
Russia pushes sanctioned LNG to Asian buyers at discount

09 Apr 2026-10:30
Iran responds to U.S. proposals: No ceasefire, but permanent end to conflict

Iran has rejected a U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire, instead insisting that any agreement must lead to a permanent end to the conflict, according to state media and officials.

06 Apr 2026-23:24
Colombia's Petro calls for Pix payment system expansion in Brazil

Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged Brazil to expand its instant payment system, Pix, to Colombia and raised concerns about U.S. financial sanctions in a message on X, as Washington investigates the Brazilian system.

06 Apr 2026-21:14

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