Individual guidances issued for food industry and partners. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken released a joint statement this week with Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the…
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OFAC Sanctions Two North Korean Individuals
Treasury Department designates the pair for transporting and procuring ballistic missile supplies for DPRK. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control designated two individuals for…
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President Expands Executive Order Regarding Nicaragua
Human rights violations lead to a new round of sanctions. President Joe Biden signed an executive order this week that will impact the Nicaraguan gold industry. The order…
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Two Senators Propose Secondary Sanctions on Russia
The proposal strengthens G7 nations’ price cap on Russian oil. Two members of the Senate Banking Committee introduced a preliminary draft for legislation on Tuesday to impose secondary…
Read MoreSenators Seek to Declare Russia State Sponsor of Terrorism
Others already listed are China, Iran, North Korea, and Syria. A bipartisan effort to declare Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism was introduced by Senators Lindsey Graham…
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President’s Executive Order Would Deter Wrongful Detentions Abroad
His administration is seeking to disrupt hostage-taking. President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed an executive order to strengthen the administration’s efforts to “bring hostages and wrongfully detained United…
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Sanctions Placed on Supporters of North Korea’s Missile Programs
North Korea tested nearly two dozen missiles this year. The U.S. Treasury Department has announced the placing of sanctions against an individual, two banks, and a trading company…
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Oil Smuggling Network Designated by U.S. Treasury
Estimated to be funneling hundreds of millions to militant Islamic terrorists. Last month, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) within the U.S. Treasury Department designated an international…
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Russia-Ukraine War Reaches 100 Days
No path projected to end the conflict. As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its 100th day with no clear end in sight, Ukrainians are more determined than ever…
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Senator Rubio Advocates for Space Debris Sanctions
Believes call to action against ASATs not enough. After President Biden’s administration announced its commitment to ban the testing of anti-satellite (ASAT) missiles, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida…
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