Ukraine February 22, 2022 White House declares Russian invasion in Ukraine The White House is now calling Russian action in Ukraine an "invasion," saying the "swift and severe" sanctions promised by the U.S. are on the way, ӣƵ has learned.
Iran February 8, 2022 AP reporter again spars with State Department’s Ned Price over Iran: 'Don't need to raise your voice' AP reporter spars again with State Department's Ned Price, this time over Biden's move to relieve Iran of sanctions
Russia February 6, 2022 Sen. Cardin details possible Russia sanctions, says Putin will pay ‘very heavy price' if he invades Ukraine U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., appeared on “ӣƵ Sunday” to discuss what possible sanctions against Russia would be included in a “strong bi-partisan effort” that he says is almost complete.
Iran July 31, 2021 Iranian based in Canada accused of exporting equipment that can be used to 'measure nuclear fissile material' An Iranian national who lives in Montreal allegedly exported lab equipment that is controlled for nuclear nonproliferation reasons from the United States to Iran through Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
China March 22, 2021 Biden admin sanctions Chinese government officials over Uyghur human rights abuses The Biden administration on Monday sanctioned Chinese government officials over "serious human rights abuse" against ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and warned that China will continue to face consequences should the "atrocities" continue.
POLITICS January 20, 2021 China slaps sanctions on Pompeo, Navarro, other top Trump administration officials China imposed sanctions Wednesday on more than two dozen Trump administration officials, including outgoing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, just as President Biden was sworn into office.
Iran December 1, 2020 Iran faces world pressure, promises to avenge nuclear scientist's death In the final weeks of the Trump administration, Iran is confronting growing international pressure with promises to defy American sanctions and avenge an assassinated nuclear scientist.
White House October 6, 2020 Trump targets illicit Iran trade ahead of Israel-Gulf nations White House meeting The issue of Iran and its continued trade with the international community is expected to be a part of the president's address to the United Nations General Assembly later this month.
China September 11, 2020 China slaps restrictions on US diplomats' movements as tensions grow China announced "reciprocal restrictions" on the U.S. Embassy in Beijing and across the country.
Belarus September 5, 2020 Belarusian student protesters targeted by masked men Students were dragged from the fourth week of protests against the contested re-election of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, by masked men who hauled them into vans, reported Reuters Saturday.
Iran September 1, 2020 Countries part of Iran nuclear deal claim US cannot force sanctions on Iran Signatories of the Iranian nuclear deal argued Tuesday the U.S. could not unilaterally enforce sanctions on Iran for allegedly breaking the terms of the 2015 agreement, because the U.S. broke from the deal in May 2018.