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US Sanctions Nine Entities of ‘Critical Role’ in Iranian Petrochemicals, Petroleum Trade

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on nine Iranian entities it accused of playing a critical role in the production of petrochemicals and petroleum. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement that the latest sanctions were part of “continued efforts to enforce US sanctions on Iran’s petroleum…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2023

Kraken Exchange Fined By US Government For Allowing Crypto Transactions In Iran

Kraken, one of the top crypto exchanges by trading volume, agreed to pay up a settlement in violations of the sanctions policy.

Zenger · Dec 1, 2022

U.S. issues new Russia-related sanctions - website

The United States on Monday issued another round of Russia-related sanctions, targeting 14 people, 28 entities and eight aircraft, according to a notice posted on the Department of Treasury website.

Reuters · Nov 14, 2022

Australia is bringing migrant workers back – but exploitation is still rampant. Here are 3 changes needed now

If the COVID years have taught us anything about migration, it is that Australia depends on it. About 7% of our workforce holds a temporary visa. When many international students, backpackers and other temporary visa holders suddenly left during COVID, the ensuing staff shortages revealed how vital these workers are…

The Conversation · May 16, 2022

US government offers $5m reward for arrest of Kinahan crime family

Daniel Kinahan has been heavily associated with professional boxing over recent years

Liverpool Echo · Apr 12, 2022

India studying U.S. sanctions on Russian diamond major Alrosa

Diamonds have been a major component of trade between India and Russia in the recent years 

The Hindu · Apr 8, 2022

U.S. seizes Russian oligarch's $90 million yacht in Spain

It's owner, a Russian oligarch and Putin ally, has been sanctioned by the Department of Treasury since at least 2018.

Axios · Apr 4, 2022

What are sanctions and how are they enforced?

An alternative to military action, sanctions are economic foreign policy tools.

USAFacts · Mar 22, 2022

U.S. Treasury imposes more sanctions on Lebanese individuals -website

The U.S. Department of Treasury has targeted three Lebanese nationals along with 10 entities under global terrorism related sanctions, it said in a post on its website on Friday.

Reuters · Jan 21, 2022