Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday urged the United States to lift all sanctions if it wants Iran to live up to commitments under its nuclear deal with world powers, state TV reported, his first comments on …
Read moreIran demands US lift sanctions before it lives up to nuclear deal
The coup unfolded ahead of the Feb. 1 opening day of the first session of parliament after the country’s elections. After U.S. officials reacted with shock to news of a weekend military coup in Myanmar, …
Read moreWith first global crisis, Biden considers sanctions after Myanmar coup
Election Interference, Secretary of State Pompeo made two major announcements on Friday when he revealed actions will be taken against China and a Venezuelan corporation. The first statement by Pompeo’s State Department is titled, “U.S. Imposes …
Read moreNew Sanctions on China, Linked to Malign Activities and Election Interference
Michael Ledeen, Why the Iranian regime’s days are numbered. I don’t believe that sanctions against Iran are good enough, although, as I have written before, the Iranian regime is so hollow it could crash at …
The United States imposed sanctions on Monday on Chinese firm China National Electronics Import & Export Corporation (CEIEC), accusing it of supporting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s efforts to undermine democracy. The U.S. Treasury Department said …
Read moreUS Imposes Venezuela-Related Sanctions Targeting Chinese Firm
Michael Cutler, New York State even establishes internal borders. There is a Yiddish expression that translated states, “Man makes plans and God laughs.” In other words, for all of the hubris of the human species, …
Read moreBecause of the Coronavirus, Borders Suddenly Matter
Ken Blackwell, Vladimir Putin relishes using Russia’s political and economic power to destabilize and disrupt nations. One example of such activity is in Venezuela, where Russia has been propping up dictator Nicolas Maduro through billions in loans …
Read moreNew Sanctions Turn the Screws on Venezuela’s Maduro
Sean Spicer, Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro’s oppressive rule has not only expedited the complete collapse of his nation’s economy and civil society; the citizens of Venezuela are also experiencing unspeakable human rights abuses, violence, and hardship. …
Read moreWe Shouldn’t Sanction US Companies in Venezuela—It Will Only Help Russia and China
Benny Avni, With the looming threat of a “Christmas gift” from North Korea, it’s time for the US to put the squeeze on despot Kim Jong-un yet again. Kim Jong-un’s self-imposed 18-month moratorium on missile …
Read moreHow Trump can stop Kim Jong-un from launching a ‘Christmas gift’
Iran, Malaysia, Turkey and Qatar are considering trading among themselves in gold and through a barter system as a hedge against any future economic sanctions on them, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Saturday. …
Read moreMuslim nations consider gold, barter trade to beat sanctions