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Cuba

Rum joint venture defies US sanctions

British company Diageo and a Cuban state company create a joint venture to distribute Santiago de Cuba rum globally, in defiance of US sanctions.

World

Washington slaps fresh sanctions on Venezuela

The United States has announced fresh sanctions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

USA

U.S. seizes North Korean ship it accuses of violating sanctions

U.S. seizes North Korean ship it accuses of violating sanctions

World

US expected to eliminate Iranian oil waivers; China opposes plan

The United States is expected to announce the end of waivers to countries who currently buy oil from Iran. China has responded to the US threat saying bilateral cooperation with Iran is 'in accordance with the law'.

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World News

How might EU trade sanctions on the US hit consumers?

Brussels has drawn up a list of American products it’s ready to target with extra duties, in an ongoing row over aircraft subsidies.

World

Raw Politics: EU discusses economic sanctions against Venezuela

The EU joins the ranks of other countries that have added economic sanctions against Venezuela. On Thursday, the EU recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's legitimate interim president.

Venezuela

US imposes sanctions on state-own oil firm in Venezuela

The United States has imposed sanctions on Venezuelan state-owned oil firm PDVSA, White House national security adviser John Bolton has said.

Europe News

Europe's political parties look for new alliances ahead of election

Populists try to join forces transnationally to beat the establishment

Denmark

EU agrees sanctions against Iran's intelligence agency, Danish FM says

Denmark's Foreign Minister Anders Samuelsen said the EU was sending a "strong signal" after agreeing to enact sanctions against Iran's intelligence agency

North Korea

North Korea warns US it may ‘seek new path’ if sanctions not lifted

Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his resolve to rid the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons programmes, but his TV address contained a clear warning to Washington.

Gaza

Gaza: humanitarian conditions deteriorate

Everything is in short supply, from basic medicines to bed space, as injuries add to the overstretched system that is close to falling apart, warn doctors and UNWRA.

Iran

Trump targets Iran’s oil and banks in ‘toughest ever’ US sanctions

The Trump administration is completing its reinstatement of all sanctions against Tehran that were lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal.

Russia

Russia imposes financial sanctions on Ukraine's political elite

Russia has signed a decree imposing financial sanctions on Ukraine's political elite, freezing their property and financial assets in Russia. Hundreds of politicians and officials, as well as dozens of Ukrainian owned businesses are said to be targeted in response to similar measures taken by Kiev.

Saudi Arabia

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USA

Trump warns India after their purchase of Russian missile system

US President Donald Trump warns of possible sanctions after India purchases a Russian missile system.

World News

UN court sides with Iran and orders US to lift some sanctions

The ICJ says Washington must allow exports of humanitarian goods to Iran, siding with Tehran in a case brought to The Hague.

Business

North Korea sanctions to stay

The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says in North Korea strays from the path of diplomacy and denuclearisation it will find itself increasingly isolated

World

Trump trades barbs with Iran counterpart Rouhani at UNGA

US President Donald Trump exchanges barbs with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, condemns globalism and touts achievements in his address to the UN General Assembly. His self-aggrandising claims at one point drew laughter from the diplomatic crowd.

World News

Euroviews. US withdrawal from Iran deal is good for Europe | View

The Iran nuclear deal serves the interests of private companies looking to expand their business dealings in the country, not the interests of Europe, says an Italian politician and diplomat.

USA

New santions on Russia over poisoned former KGB spy

New U.S. sanctions on Russian were due to come into effect on Monday over the poisoning of a former KGB spy in England