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Sanctions Haven’t Stopped Notorious Serbian Arms Merchant Slobodan Tešić - OCCRP: Despite repeated rounds of sanctions, the notorious arms dealer Slobodan Tešić ...
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Quick Glance: Sanctions Fail to Halt Notorious Serbian Arms Dealer Slobodan Tešić
- Despite sanctions, arms dealer Slobodan Tešić remains a dominant player in Serbia's weapons trade.
- A leaked chat suggests Tešić quietly took over M.M.P. Consulting, previously owned by his competitor.
- Tešić has defied international sanctions and continues to have a significant influence in the arms trade.
- His recent expansion by acquiring a company linked to his rival showcases his enduring dominance in the industry.
US slaps sanctions on entities that raised funds for West Bank settlers: The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on two entities that it said helped raise ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-slaps-sanctions-entities-that-raised-funds-west-bank-settlers-2024-04-19/
Biden imposes new sanctions on Iran after drone and missile attack on Israel: The Biden administration announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its missile and ...
nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-imposes-new-sanctions-iran-drone-missile-attack-israel-rcna148409
US imposes sanctions on two groups for fundraising for Israeli extremists in West Bank
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/us-west-bank-sanctions/
US, UK announce new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on Israel: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions against ...
scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3259534/us-uk-announce-new-sanctions-iran-after-missile-and-drone-strike-israel
The U.S. House passed a long-awaited foreign aid package for Israel, while the State Department appears poised to slap sanctions on an IDF unit accused of ... Show more
The US State Department warned that anyone considering business deals with Iran should be aware of the potential risks of US sanctions ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1829283 #DawnToday #Pakistan #Iran #USA
US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders: The United States on Friday issued sanctions aimed at a Hamas spokesperson and leaders of the ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-sanctions-target-hamas-spokesperson-drone-program-leaders-2024-04-12/
Israel aghast as US said poised to sanction IDF unit with history of abuses: Report says Blinken to target Netzah Yehuda battalion for violence against West Bank ...
timesofisrael.com/israel-aghast-as-us-said-poised-to-sanction-notorious-idf-unit-netanyahu-a-moral-low/
‘Stop list’: Russia sanctions ex-Victorian premier Daniel Andrews, 234 Australian state MPs
theage.com.au/world/europe/stop-list-russia-sanctions-ex-victorian-premier-daniel-andrews-234-australian-state-mps-20240418-p5fkpc.html
US to impose new sanctions targeting Iran's missile and drone program: The new sanctions and other measures will "continue a steady drumbeat of ...
jpost.com/international/article-797500
US says it will not renew easing of Venezuela oil sanctions unless progress made on elections
reuters.com/world/americas/us-says-it-will-not-renew-easing-venezuela-oil-sanctions-unless-progress-made-2024-04-15/
DOJ Seeks 3-Year Prison Sentence For Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao: The justice department’s lawyers argued a three-year sentence would send a message to Zhao ...
forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/04/24/doj-seeks-3-year-prison-sentence-for-binance-founder-changpeng-zhao/
Quick Glance: DOJ Calls for Binance Founder to Spend Three Years in Prison
- The U.S. Department of Justice stated that Binance's founder, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, should spend three years in prison for enabling the crypto exchange to violate federal laws on money laundering and sanctions.
- Zhao pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act, with the DOJ recommending a 36-month prison sentence and a $50 million fine.
- Emphasizing the need for a significant punishment, the DOJ highlighted Zhao's financial gains from illegal activities and the importance of deterring others from similar actions.
- The court will decide between incarceration and probation for Zhao, with his defense arguing against his knowledge of specific transactions and advocating for probation due to a lack of risk of repeat offenses.
Israeli leaders and military criticize reported US plans to sanction IDF unit: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other ministers have sharply ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/middleeast/israeli-military-us-sanctions-west-bank-intl/
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
Commerce Secretary Raimondo points to Huawei's chip as evidence of effective US sanctions
techspot.com/news/102692-commerce-secretary-raimondo-points-huawei-chip-evidence-effective.html
US hints at sanctioning Israeli unit over alleged abuses - Middle East and Africa - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/22/us-hints-at-sanctioning-israeli-unit-over-alleged-abuses.html
US poised to impose sanctions on IDF unit accused of violations in West Bank: Israeli leaders vow to oppose expected measures under Leahy law against the Netzah ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/21/us-poised-impose-sanctions-israel-defense-force-netzah-yehuda-battalion
Vitesse deducted 18 points by Dutch FA as strong Roman Abramovich claims made: Vitesse Arnhem have been hit with a huge sanction by Dutch football's ...
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vitesse-arnhem-punishment-roman-abramovich-32629337
The US Treasury Department has re-imposed sanctions on Venezuela's state-run oil company, PDVSA. In response, the oil giant is increasingly relying on digital ... Show more
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning Iran that the U.S. "will not hesitate" to impose new sanctions in response to Iran's "unprecedented ... Show more abcnews.go.com/Site/fullpage/page-unavailable-61369435
Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.
- The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
- Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.
- Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
US to consider concerns about China's Brite in trade sanction decisions: The Biden administration will consider concerns about Chinese chip designer Brite ...
reuters.com/technology/us-consider-concerns-about-chinas-brite-trade-sanction-decisions-2024-04-11/
US and UK impose sanctions against Iran: The United States and the United Kingdom have sanctioned 16 individuals and two companies that facilitate Shahed drone ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451872/
Canada announces more sanctions on Belarus as opposition leader visits Ottawa: Canada is imposing more sanctions on officials in Belarus as the country's exiled ...
ctvnews.ca/politics/canada-announces-more-sanctions-on-belarus-as-opposition-leader-visits-ottawa-1.6847563
Israel urged other countries to impose sanctions on Iran following its attack.
Related report: Show more news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/15/philippines-joins-call-for-calm-after-iran-attack-on-israel-1055
U.S., Canada target Belarus with sanctions over support for Russia's war, crackdown on dissent - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/16/Belarus-sanctions-with-Canada/1591713239730/
Canada announces sanctions for Sudan war, months after other Western governments
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-canada-announces-sanctions-for-sudan-war-months-after-other-western/
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury has recently imposed economic sanctions on Abu Ubaida, the spokesman for Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas's military wing ... Show more #USA #USSanctions #AbuUbaida #USTreasury #Hamas #AlQassam #Property #Travel #Maldives #Media #Ridicule #EconomicBan #Zionism
Serbia is not as neutral on Ukraine as it claims : Serbia is much closer to Ukraine than some other countries that think that by imposing sanctions on Russia ...
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/serbia-is-not-as-neutral-on-ukraine-as-it-claims/
Russia sanctions 22 UK nationals: The Russian Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday that UK officials, representatives of IT and law firms were blacklisted in ...
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Cyprus and U.S. to form partnership to combat financial crime - ICIJ: The two countries are finalizing an agreement under which the U.S. Justice Department and ...
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/cyprus-and-u-s-to-form-partnership-to-combat-financial-crime/
Cyprus and U.S. to form partnership to combat financial crime - ICIJ: The two countries are finalizing an agreement under which the U.S. Justice Department and ...
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/cyprus-and-u-s-to-form-partnership-to-combat-financial-crime/
Quick Glance: Cyprus and U.S. Join Forces Against Financial Crimes
- The United States and Cyprus are establishing a partnership to combat money laundering and other financial crimes.
- Cypriot law enforcement agencies are set to sign a memorandum of agreement to collaborate with the U.S. Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- The initiative will also involve the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, along with Cyprus’ Justice Ministry and the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit.
- The partnership was prompted by the findings of the Cyprus Confidential investigation, revealing Cyprus' involvement in moving illicit funds for Russian President Putin and other dictators.
Exclusive: US sanctions hamper Russian efforts to repair refineries: When engineers at Russian oil firm Lukoil discovered a turbine had broken at their largest ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-sanctions-hamper-russian-efforts-repair-refineries-sources-say-2024-04-04/
Ukraine receives $32.4 million grant from Russia-leaning Serbia - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/05/ukraine-receives-32-4-million-grant-from-russia-leaning-serbia/
U.S. and U.K. announce sanctions over China-linked hacks on election watchdog and lawmakers
nbcnews.com/tech/security/us-uk-announce-sanctions-china-linked-hacks-election-watchdog-lawmaker-rcna144962
Spyware firm Intellexa hit with US sanctions after Cyprus Confidential exposé - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/spyware-firm-intellexa-hit-with-us-sanctions-after-cyprus-confidential-expose/
Japan extends sanctions against Russia, banning exports of over 160 industrial goods
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/5/7449848/
The US said on Tuesday it does not support a Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project from going forward and cautioned about the risk of sanctions in doing business ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1824023/us-doesnt-support-pakistan-iran-gas-pipeline #DawnToday #Iran #US #Pakistan
US sanctions Chinese hackers accused of targeting critical infrastructure: The Biden administration sanctioned two Chinese nationals and a Wuhan-based company ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4554567-us-sanctions-chinese-hackers-accused-of-targeting-critical-infrastructure/
Spyware firm Intellexa hit with US sanctions after Cyprus Confidential exposé - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/spyware-firm-intellexa-hit-with-us-sanctions-after-cyprus-confidential-expose/
U.S. bans maker of spyware that targeted a senator's phone: The Treasury Department on Tuesday banned a notorious creator of software that can hack smartphones ...
nbcnews.com/tech/security/us-bans-maker-spyware-targeted-senators-phone-rcna141855
US levels new sanctions over Russian disinformation campaign: The United States has imposed new sanctions against two individuals and two entities connected to a ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4544581-us-sanctions-russian-disinformation/
At Rs 3.55 trillion, REC clocks highest ever loan sanctions in FY24: The NBFC, which has widened its scope beyond pure play power sector, now lends to green ...
business-standard.com/companies/news/at-rs-3-55-trillion-rec-clocks-highest-ever-loan-sanctions-in-fy24-124040801051_1.html
Another Trump Ally Faces the Music: Former Trump DOJ official Jeffrey Clark could lose his law license for allegedly attempting to help overturn the 2020 ...
newsweek.com/another-trump-ally-faces-music-1887124
U.S. issues fresh round of Iran-targeted sanctions - UPI.com: The United States issued Iran-targeted sanctions on Thursday, as the Biden administration seeks to ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/05/Iran-sanctions-Russia-war-proxies/4011712287867/
US to impose new visa curbs on Hong Kong officials over rights crackdown: WASHINGTON: The United States said on Friday it will impose new visa restrictions on a ...
arabnews.com/node/2485481/world
Quick Glance: New US Visa Restrictions on Hong Kong Officials
- The United States announced plans to impose new visa restrictions on multiple Hong Kong officials due to the crackdown on rights and freedoms in the Chinese-ruled territory.
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted China's actions violating Hong Kong's autonomy, democratic institutions, and rights and freedoms.
- The measures include new visa restrictions targeting Hong Kong officials responsible for the intensified crackdown on rights and freedoms.
- The announcement was a response to the recent enactment of a new national security law in Hong Kong, referred to as Article 23.
US imposes sanctions on company for transporting Iranian-made weapons to Russia: The United States will continue to take action against Iran and its transport ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/5/7449825/
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China drops tariffs on Australian wine: China has dropped its tariffs on Australian wine after years of sanctions that crippled the billion-dollar export ...
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Investigation: Belarusian timber enters Poland under false documents, bypassing EU sanctions
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Sanctions: Why India will stop buying oil from this Russian shipping company: India became the world's largest importer of Russian crude oil by sea last year - ...
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US sanctions supporters of Syria’s al-Assad over drug trafficking: The US Treasury Department sanctioned 11 people and companies on Tuesday it said were involved ...
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US imposes sanctions on finance, trade facilitators of Houthis, Hezbollah, Quds Force
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US sanctions spree continues with 15 more for Russian entities: Financial firms that help evade existing restrictions in crosshairs
theregister.com/2024/03/26/us_sanctions_russian_entities/
The UK should expect retaliation after rebuking China for cyber-attack: Retaliatory sanctions are almost inevitable, and China may well find a handful of ...
inews.co.uk/news/world/uk-retaliation-china-cyber-attack-2975508
US targets China-based firm under new cyber-related sanctions, Treasury website shows
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Quick Glance: New US Cyber Sanctions Target China-based Company
- On March 25, the United States imposed cyber-related sanctions on Wuhan Xiaoruizhi Science And Technology Company Ltd based in China, as stated on the U.S. Treasury Department's website.
- As per a CNN report, the Biden administration accused Chinese hackers operating on behalf of China's civilian intelligence service of conducting a broad espionage campaign against U.S. companies.
Kiwi ties to Myanmar mining spark sanction calls: Three years after a military takeover of Myanmar, New Zealand is being asked to take stronger action against ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/18/kiwi-ties-to-myanmar-mining-spark-sanction-calls/
David Cameron on collision course with IDS over ‘softer stance’ on China: The Foreign Secretary is facing questions from his predecessor as Tory leader over a ...
inews.co.uk/news/david-cameron-iain-duncan-smith-china-stance-2969760
U.S. targets Iran's nuclear, weapons programs with fresh sanctions - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/21/Iran-procurement-network-sanctioned/9141710992404/
US sanctions Nicaragua attorney general: The US announced sanctions on Thursday against Nicaraguan Attorney General Wendy Carolina Morales Urbina ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4548953-us-sanctions-nicaragua-attorney-general/
US imposes sanctions on Nicaragua's attorney general: The United States on Thursday sanctioned Nicaragua's attorney general for her role in the government's ...
reuters.com/world/americas/us-imposes-sanctions-nicaraguas-attorney-general-2024-03-21/
Escaping Russia's pull is Armenia's biggest challenge on its EU path: Since February 2022, Russia has replaced the EU as Armenia’s most important ...
euronews.com/2024/03/20/armenias-biggest-challenge-on-its-eu-path-is-escaping-russias-pull
Swiss neutrality initiative gains momentum: No more Russia sanctions: initiative would prohibit Switzerland from adopting sanctions against belligerent states.
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Despite their narrow focus, recent international sanctions against Israeli settlers are laying the foundations to turn verbal condemnations into tangible ... Show more www.972mag.com/sanctions-israel-settler-machine/
Russian-registered vehicles to remain on Finnish roads under specific conditions: Following the expiration of a six-month national transition period ...
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Why has the EU sanctioned Indian, Chinese companies for Russia links?: The latest sanctions, coinciding with the anniversary of the Ukraine war, touch New Delhi ...
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U.S. sanctions members of Iran-backed terrorist group in Bahrain - UPI.com: The United States has sanctioned four people accused of being operatives and ...
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To Putin's annoyance: USA wants to make oil prices cheaper for important trading partners
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US Treasury threatens RBI with sanctions: Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) has run into problems with US authorities due to its activities in Russia.
diepresse.com/18259475/us-finanzministerium-droht-rbi-mit-sanktionen
Expert group backs autonomous sanctions for NZ: An advisory group's report finds gaps in New Zealand's diplomatic toolkit for handling human rights ...
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Irish firms sanctioned by US treasury over commercial spyware: Penalties imposed by US department of the treasury against Intellexa Ltd and its immediate parent ...
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US targets Houthi revenue with new sanctions, Treasury Dept says: The United States on Wednesday issued sanctions targeting two companies and two vessels that ...
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US State Department to impose new sanctions on Wagner, Russian air force: The sanctions target the Wagner Group, the Russian Aerospace Forces ...
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Expert group backs autonomous sanctions for NZ: An advisory group's report finds gaps in New Zealand's diplomatic toolkit for handling human rights ...
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US sanctions on spyware maker includes Irish firm: Intellexa Limited is a Dublin-based company within the Intellexa Consortium acting as a technology reseller ...
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