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Trump ratchets up pressure on sanctions, clawbacks
President Donald Trump’s desire to have unchecked authority over the next wave of Russia sanctions could throw a wrench in ...
UN investigator and critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza tells AP she was shocked by US sanctions
An independent U.N. investigator and outspoken critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza said “it was shocking” to learn that the ...
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on U.N. Expert Who Has Denounced Israel Over Gaza War
Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounced Francesca Albanese, a special rapporteur, for calling for international ...
Oil climbs on potential Russia sanctions; OPEC+ output, tariffs weigh
Oil prices rose on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would make an announcement regarding Russia, raising the ...
Trump Administration Slaps U.S. Sanctions On Prominent U.N. Official Critical Of Israel
HuffPost first reported the planned move against Francesca Albanese that comes amid a Washington visit by Israeli Prime ...
Watchdog backs Rubio’s sanctions on UN official over ‘shameful efforts’ targeting US, Israel
The State Department confirmed sanctions were imposed on UN official Francesca Albanese over efforts targeting U.S. and ...
Trump Seems to Be Warming to What Europe Wants for Ukraine: New Russia Sanctions
Flattery and pressure — coupled with President Trump’s growing dissatisfaction with President Vladimir V. Putin — have helped ...
Rosenberg: Putin determined to press on despite threat of tougher sanctions
Despite sanctions and pressure from the West, Russia continues to push on with its war effort in Ukraine. Tough language by ...
UN spokesperson calls US sanctions on Palestinian envoy ‘dangerous precedent’
The United Nations (UN) is pushing back against the United States after President Trump’s administration imposed sanctions on ...