Trump administration toughens sanctions on Russian oil, gas and banking sectors
The stiffer restrictions come as the Trump administration is trying to convince Russia to accept terms of a proposed 30-day ...
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World Bank Group updates sanctions framework for first time in about a decade: What it means for risk mitigation, sanctions litigation, and M&A
The sanctions system includes four units: (1) the Integrity Vice Presidency (INT); (2) the Office of Suspension and Debarment (OSD); (3) the World Bank Sanctions Board; and (4) the Integrity ...
Canada announces plan to ease Syria sanctions
The Canadian government on Wednesday announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria during what it called a period of transition.
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How America Wasted Its Most Powerful Economic Weapon
He levied so many sanctions—against Iran, Venezuela, China—that countries all over the world took steps to shield themselves. The Russian central bank traded most of its dollars for euros and ...
World braces for impact of Trump's 'maximum pressure' sanctions targeting Iran
A new executive order will claw back sanctions waivers offered under the Biden administration to third parties that do ...
World Bank: Afghanistan's economic recovery precarious
Persistent high poverty levels, unemployment, limited resources, and weak purchasing power continue to leave millions of Afghans vulnerable in a country reeling from years of conflict and natural disa ...
Britain lifts Syria sanctions on 24 entities, including central bank
The lifting of the sanctions applies to firms in the energy, transport and finance sectors. Read more at straitstimes.com.