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Cuban president vows resistance after major US sanctions escalation

Tensions between the United States and Cuba have sharply intensified after Washington imposed new sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and several key government entities, prompting an angry response from Havana.

05 Jun 2026-06:17
What does the new US House bill on Russia sanctions and Ukraine aid mean?

The United States House of Representatives approved a bill that would significantly tighten sanctions on Russia and authorize additional military assistance for Ukraine. The measure passed by a vote of 226 to 195.

05 Jun 2026-05:49
Cuba loses Visa, Mastercard access amid US sanctions

04 Jun 2026-00:36
US sanctions commanders over eastern Congo fighting

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on leaders of armed groups it says are fueling the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where violence has persisted despite mediation efforts led by Washington.

03 Jun 2026-01:42
U.S. sanctions force hotel operators to leave Cuba

Cuba’s economy entered June facing another setback following the departure of Iberostar and Blue Diamond Resorts, two of the largest foreign hotel operators in the country.

01 Jun 2026-21:32
Iran's Strait of Hormuz authority says US cannot gain control through sanctions

The Iranian body responsible for overseeing transit through the Strait of Hormuz has condemned US sanctions imposed on it, saying the measures will not enable Washington to gain control over the strategic waterway.

30 May 2026-11:40
UN Security Council extends South Sudan sanctions

30 May 2026-09:28
Iran condemns US threat to sanction Oman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned what it described as US threats to impose sanctions on Oman over its cooperation with Tehran regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

29 May 2026-18:05
EU extends Russia human rights sanctions until 2027

On Tuesday, the European Union extended until May 2027 its sanctions on individuals and an organization accused of human rights abuses and repression in Russia.

27 May 2026-00:40
UK imposes sanctions on Russian cryptocurrency networks

On Tuesday, Britain imposed sanctions on Russia-linked cryptocurrency platforms, banks, and financial networks accused of helping bypass sanctions, freezing their assets and prohibiting UK firms from processing payments or maintaining correspondent banking relationships with them.

26 May 2026-22:12

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