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The Big Question

The Big Question: Why is it so hard to prevent terrorist financing?

The Chief Financial Economic Crime Officer at Rabobank tells The Big Question’s Hannah Brown: “Behind financial crime, you have crime - drug addiction, terrorist financing and modern slavery. And this money has to enter into the system.”

United Kingdom

Iran sanctions UK in tit-for-tat exchange over Mahsa Amini death

Iran blacklisted several British organisations and individuals on Wednesday, days after London slapped sanctions on the country's so-called morality police.

Mobility

Western sanctions force Russia to cannibalise planes for spare parts

Western sanctions mean tech on passenger aircraft cannot be updated, forcing Russia to strip grounded planes for parts to keep others flying.

Money

Ukraine war: What more could the US do to tighten sanctions on Russia?

The EU is proposing a new package of sanctions on Russia, including an oil embargo. Where does that leave its Western allies?

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Money

Could Russia's frozen assets cover the rebuilding of war-torn Ukraine?

Financial aid sent by the US and Europe is "only the beginning of what Ukraine will need to rebuild," US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned.

Money

EU targets crypto wallets in fresh round of sanctions against Russia

The move comes amid concern that Russians could be using virtual currencies to get around Western sanctions.

Europe News

EU countries agree on new Russia sanctions, including coal embargo

"The aim of our sanctions is to stop the reckless, inhuman and aggressive behaviour of the Russian troops," said the EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.

Money

Crypto under fire for not blocking access to all Russian users

The crypto community has said cutting users off goes against its libertarian values, sparking concerns crypto could be used to circumvent sanctions.

Money

Biden to sign executive order on crypto to close sanctions loopholes

The executive order, which is expected to be signed this week, will be a first step in regulating the cryptocurrency market in the US.

World News

Fleeing sanctions, oligarchs seek safe ports for superyachts

“We are joining with our European allies to find and seize your yachts, your luxury apartments, your private jets,” US President Joe Biden said.

Money

What sanctions have been imposed on Russia and what could come next?

Existing sanctions on trade, banking, technology, energy, and more are already inflicting pain on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. What could be next?

Money

Crypto war: As Russian rouble buckles under sanctions, Bitcoin rises

As missiles pummel Ukraine and financial sanctions slam Russia, people on both sides of the war are increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies.

Money

Ukraine crisis: How bank sanctions are only scratching the surface

For now, banking sanctions imposed by the US, the EU, and Britain will have only a minimal impact. The hardest measures are yet to come.

World News

Biden announces sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks

American President Joe Biden announces a new round of sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks. It comes after Vladimir Putin formally recognised two breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine, and Russian forces were deployed as 'peacekeepers'.

Belarus

Belarus imposes retaliatory sanctions on EU and UK airlines

Belarus said it would also ban imports of Western goods from countries that imposed sanctions on Minsk.

Lebanon

Borrell: EU could sanction Lebanon over reform delays

The EU's foreign policy chief has castigated Lebanese politicians for not yet having formed a new cabinet since the August 2020 Beirut Port explosion as the country teeters on the brink of financial collapse.