Russia Banned from 2026 Winter Games, IOC Confirms
The IOC President states Russian athletes will not represent their country at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, even if the war in Ukraine concludes. Get the latest on the ongoing sanctions.
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U.S.-Iran Tensions Spike Over Protests, Threats Exchanged
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian officials trade threats as economic protests sweep Iran. Tensions escalate following U.S. airstrikes on nuclear sites. Read the latest.
Trump and Iran Trade Threats Over Domestic Unrest
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and senior Iranian officials have issued mutual threats regarding protests inside Iran. Tensions escalate as international focus turns to the regime's internal challenges.
At Least 7 Killed in Widening Iran Protests Over Economy
At least seven people are reported dead as protests over Iran's ailing economy intensify. Get the latest details on the widening unrest and its causes.
Six Killed as Iran Economic Protests Spread to Rural Provinces
Protests over Iran's battered economy have spread to rural provinces, resulting in at least six deaths. Demonstrations began with shopkeepers and have now entered a fifth day.
U.S. Lifts Sanctions on 3 Intellexa Executives
The Trump administration has removed sanctions from three individuals linked to the controversial Intellexa spyware consortium. Learn the details and implications of this reversal.
Volunteer killed in widening Iran protests: report
A volunteer with Iran's Revolutionary Guard reportedly killed amid expanding protests. Get the latest details on the escalating situation and international context.
Iran Warns of Decisive Response to Protests After Mossad Message
Iran's prosecutor general warns against turning economic protests into insecurity after Israel's Mossad expressed support for demonstrators. Get the latest on Tehran's response.
U.S. grants sanctions reprieve to Russian-controlled Serbian oil firm
The U.S. has issued a temporary sanctions waiver for Serbia's NIS, a Gazprom Neft subsidiary. This move impacts global energy dynamics and Balkan geopolitics. Read the full analysis.
Iran Names New Central Bank Chief After Currency Fall
Iran appoints a new central bank governor following a record currency devaluation and mass protests. Get the latest on the political and economic implications.
Iran calls Canada's navy a terrorist organization
Iran designates the Royal Canadian Navy as a terrorist entity in a retaliatory move against Ottawa. This escalation follows Canada's recent actions against Iran's IRGC. Read the full story on the diplomatic standoff.
Oil steadies as risks counter glut outlook
Crude oil finds balance as Venezuela, Russia tensions offset fears of a global surplus. WTI holds near $58, but heads for steep annual decline on OPEC+ output.
Iran Threatens Harsh Response to U.S. Over Nuclear Program
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warns of a severe response to any attack, following Donald Trump's threats over Iran's nuclear activities. Domestic protests add to the crisis.
Iran brands Royal Canadian Navy a terrorist organization
Iran designates the Royal Canadian Navy as a terrorist group, citing 'reciprocity' for Canada's 2024 listing of the IRGC. Details on the escalating diplomatic feud.
U.S. removes sanctions on former Sberbank exec
The United States has officially removed sanctions against Alexandra Buriko, a former top executive at Russia's state-owned Sberbank. This significant move in international finance occurred on December 30, 2025.
U.S. sanctions Iran-Venezuela weapons trade
The U.S. Treasury Department has issued new sanctions targeting a network facilitating weapons trade between Iran and Venezuela. Explore the details and implications of this major foreign policy move.
Canada West Bank delegation blocked, organizers seek sanctions
Organizers of a Canadian delegation barred from entering the West Bank by Israel are urging Ottawa to impose steeper sanctions. Umair Ashraf of The Canadian-Muslim Vote spoke on Parliament Hill.
Iran Protests Over Currency Plunge to Record Low
Demonstrators took to the streets in Tehran after the Iranian rial plummeted to a historic low. The Associated Press reports on the unfolding economic and social unrest.
Billionaire loses appeal to lift Canadian sanctions
Igor Makarov, a billionaire former Russian oligarch, has failed to convince a Canadian court to lift sanctions freezing $145 million in assets. The court cited his deep ties to Russia's gas sector and dealings with Vladimir Putin.
Ex-Russian oligarch loses appeal on Canadian sanctions
A Canadian appeal court has dismissed billionaire Igor Makarov's bid to lift sanctions, freezing $145M in assets linked to Russia's energy sector and Putin ties. Read the full ruling.
Iranian Currency Hits Record Low, Triggers Protests
Iran's rial hits a historic low against the U.S. dollar, leading to widespread protests among traders and shopkeepers. Explore the causes and economic impact.
China sanctions U.S. defence firms over Taiwan arms sales
China imposes sanctions on 20 U.S. defence companies and 10 executives in response to major arms sales to Taiwan, escalating tensions. Details on the targeted firms and the political fallout.
China Sanctions U.S. Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales
Beijing imposes sanctions on 20 U.S. defense companies and 10 executives, including Anduril and Boeing, in response to a major arms package for Taiwan. Tensions escalate as China freezes assets and bans business dealings.
UK campaigner sues Trump administration over US sanctions
A British technology campaigner has launched a legal challenge against the U.S. Trump administration's sanctions policy. The lawsuit, filed on December 25, 2025, highlights ongoing international tensions over tech and trade regulations.
EU Warns of Action After US Bars 5 Europeans
The European Union threatens possible measures after the United States bars entry to five European officials accused of enabling censorship. Tensions rise over digital rights and sovereignty.
EU's $105B Ukraine Deal Amid Trump's Sanctions Shift
The EU's watered-down $105 billion aid plan for Ukraine reveals a fractured front, while signals from the Trump White House suggest a dramatic pivot in U.S. policy towards Russia and its allies.
U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tankers Amid Rising Tensions
As U.S. forces intercept Venezuelan oil shipments, experts debate Washington's true motives: oil, regime change, or a geopolitical struggle with Russia and China?
Amazon blocks 1,800 North Korean job applicants
Amazon confirms it blocked over 1,800 job applications from North Korea in 2025, highlighting corporate efforts to enforce international sanctions. Learn about the compliance measures.
U.S. Boards More Tankers in Venezuela Oil Blockade
The U.S. has boarded two more oil tankers off Venezuela, escalating a blockade that experts warn could halt all of the country's crude exports. Read the latest on the rising tensions.
U.S. seizes second tanker off Venezuela, escalating blockade
The U.S. has interdicted a second vessel off Venezuela, enforcing President Trump's declared blockade of sanctioned oil tankers. This move disrupts global crude flows and heightens regional tensions.
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