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Trump imposes new round of ‘hard-hitting’ sanctions on Iran
Trump said the sanctions would have been imposed regardless of the incident over the drone. Continue reading
U.S. announces new sanctions on Venezuela following arrest of Guaido aide
The Treasury Department announcement came while the President Donald Trump met with leaders from five Caribbean nations, where Venezuela was at the top of the agenda. Continue reading
Canada sanctions Russia over Kerch Strait vessel attack, seizure of 24 Ukrainian sailors
Canada, the U.S., and EU imposed sweeping sanctions on Friday over Russia’s actions against Ukraine, including its 2018 attack on Ukrainian ships and annexation of Crimea. Continue reading
Huawei’s charm offensive around the world raises hard questions amid spying allegations
Canada’s national game – brought to you by China’s Huawei. Continue reading
With security concerns and criminal charges – should Canada allow Huawei to operate in Canada?
As countries and institutions around the world are dropping Chinese tech giant Huawei from their contact lists, many are asking if Canada will do the same. Continue reading
U.S. slaps sanctions on top Venezuelan officials, including President Maduro’s wife
The Trump administration on Tuesday slapped financial sanctions on four members of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s inner circle, including his wife and the nation’s vice-president, on allegations of corruption. Continue reading
U.S. announces new sanctions on Russia over Sergei Skripal nerve agent attack
The State Department said the U.S. this week made the determination that Russia had used the Novichok nerve agent to poison Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, and that sanctions would follow. Continue reading
Canadian-Iranian who conspired to export weapons to Iran sentenced to prison in U.S.
Ali Soofi conspired to export military items from the U.S. to Iran in violation of sanctions, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York said. Continue reading
US Customs vows to block imports made by North Korean workers
US customs is vowing to stop imports of products made by North Korean labourers, often in China. Continue reading
Trump administration slams North Korean banks, bank workers with new sanctions
The Trump administration is using new sanctions authority to punish eight North Korean banks and 26 bank workers living abroad. Continue reading