A brutal gang assault in Haiti a few days ago resulted in numerous fatalities, with homes and vehicles set ablaze, forcing thousands to flee for their safety. This incident marks yet another tragic chapter in a nation plagued by severe violence for many years. The attack occurred early Thursday morning in the central town of Pont-Sonde, perpetrated by members of the Gran Grif gang. They … Continue reading Why violence spreading in Haiti?
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on Wednesday that it has imposed sanctions on over a dozen entities and vessels linked to the transportation of Iranian crude oil and liquid petroleum gas to Syria and East Asia, acting on behalf of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah. Among the sanctioned vessels are four ships tied to Syrian shipping magnate Abdul Jalil Mallah, who was previously … Continue reading U.S. has sanctioned organizations linked to transport of Iranian oil to Syria
China called on the United States on Wednesday to cease what it described as “unreasonable suppression” of its companies, following U.S. proposals aimed at banning Chinese software and hardware in vehicles over national security issues. A spokesperson from the commerce ministry stated, “The U.S. initiative lacks factual support, contravenes the principles of market economy and fair competition, and exemplifies a protectionist stance.” The U.S. Commerce … Continue reading Beijing has urged the US to cease its ‘unjustified pressure’ on Chinese companies
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has urged the United States to lift sanctions that restrict certain defense purchases by Turkey, as well as other unilateral measures that impede the NATO allies’ ability to achieve long-term bilateral trade objectives. Relations between the two nations have been strained in recent years due to various issues, including differing policies in the eastern Mediterranean, Syria, and Gaza, as well as … Continue reading Tayyip Erdogan urges the United States to lift sanctions
On Thursday, the United States announced sanctions against a network comprising five organizations and an individual for facilitating financial transactions between Russia and North Korea, which support Moscow’s military efforts in Ukraine and Pyongyang’s armament initiatives, as stated by the Treasury Department. The Treasury emphasized that this action holds accountable those who have aided the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Russia in evading … Continue reading US impose sanctions against 5 organizations and an individual related to Russia and North Korea
On Thursday, the U.S. State Department announced sanctions against a Chinese research institute and several companies linked to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program. In a similar move, three companies based in China were sanctioned in October 2023 for providing missile-related materials to Pakistan. According to Department spokesperson Matthew Miller, the Beijing Research Institute of Automation for Machine Building Industry collaborated with Pakistan to acquire equipment for … Continue reading The United States has enacted sanctions against suppliers involved in Pakistan’s ballistic missile program
