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The EU has condemned Washington’s sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, deepening a transatlantic rift over global justice, diplomatic norms and accountability.
The US has imposed new sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector, aiming to curb President Nicolás Maduro’s revenue sources and pressure Caracas over alleged democratic and human rights abuses.
The US has imposed Iran-related sanctions on Egyptian bank branches as the Gaza war reaches its six-month mark, Reuters reports, signaling rising financial pressure in the region.
Six months after signing a $147 million US health deal, Burkina Faso now faces a new threat of sanctions from Washington, raising questions over aid, governance, and regional security.
The U.S. plans unprecedented economic measures against Iran while the Navy moves to support the troubled aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, officials told CNBC.
The US Treasury has warned Oman it may face sanctions over alleged interference in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising regional tensions, Al Jazeera reported.
A senior U.S. official said Washington remains “open for business” if Iran chooses to re-engage, signaling readiness for renewed dialogue amid ongoing regional tensions, Reuters reported.
Al Jazeera examines Donald Trump’s evolving stance on Venezuela, detailing proposed sanctions, pressure on President Maduro, and the potential impact on regional politics and US-Latin America relations.