Business & Economy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday indicated that lifting specific EU sanctions is one of Russia's conditions for a Black sea truce. Moscow is also eyeing access to 'SWIFT' - the international banking system.

Russia's Conditions for Black Sea Truce: Sanctions and SWIFT Access

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled a fresh set of EU sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on Russia. The latest measures target key economic and financial sectors, as well as individuals and media outlets. Watch this report for more details!

EU imposes 16th round of sanctions on Russia

The European Union's Belgian presidency announced on social media site X that the EU had approved its 13th set of sanctions on Russia on Wednesday, reiterating earlier information Reuters had received from sources.

European Union gives green light to its 13th sanctions package targeting Russia

The European Union (EU) on Monday imposed sanctions on Iran’s Morality police, information minister and other senior officials in the wake of crackdown against the weeks-long protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death.

Mahsa Amini's death: EU sanctions Iran’s Morality Police, minister for crackdown on protests

Finland and Estonia joined Latvia, Lithuania and the Czech Republic in limiting or cancelling visas for Russian citizens. Estonia will block more than 50,000 visas from 18th August, Finland will cut back on the number of visas issued from 1st September.

EU divided over sanctions on Russian tourists

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Here are the top Russian oligarchs hit with EU sanctions

Now in a move that can further worsen the already strained tasks between the United States and China the United States has now interestingly decided to impose human rights-related sanctions on China for its alleged atrocities in the Xinjiang province.

The U.S imposes human rights sanctions

The European Union is mulling sanctions on Belarus after the forced landing of a passenger plane and the detention of a journalist. The bloc's foreign policy chief Joseph Borrell said EU is intent on making Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pay a high price for the forced landing of a European airliner to arrest the regime opponents.

EU looks to pressurise Belarus with crippling sanctions

The European Union imposed sanctions on four Chinese officials accused of responsibility for abuses against Uyghur Muslims. This is the EU's first sanction against Beijing since 1989.

WION Fineprint: EU sanctions four Chinese officials over Uighur abuses

Leaders of European Union on Friday decided to draw up a list of Turkish targets to impose sanctions. These sanctions are in response to Turkey's activities of prospecting for gas in Greek and Cypriot waters.

European Union plans to impose more sanctions on Turkey

France has called European Union to impose financial & trade sanctions on Turkey & Pakistan. French Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Jordan Bardella has expressed concerns over terrorism emanating from countries like Turkey and Pakistan.

France demands EU sanctions after terror attacks in Paris, Nice & Vienna

The European Union Monday came to a conclusion to sanction Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and other senior officials over an August 9 election they say was rigged.

EU imposes sanctions on Lukashenko, citing worsening situation in Belarus

European Union leaders have finally agreed to impose sanctions on about 40 individuals in Belarus. They came to a decision on Friday after Cyprus dropped its opposition over demands that the bloc also punish Turkey for tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.

EU imposes sanctions on Belarus; Lukashenko not on the list

Belarus has, in retaliation against sanctions imposed by the EU, announced a list of sanctions it intends to press against the union. The country's foreign ministry said on Friday it had compiled a list of people barred from entering Belarus, adding it would not be made public.

Belarus announces sanctions list in retaliation against EU

The European Union could impose sanctions on Ankara if Turkish "provocations and pressures" continue in the East Mediterranean. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday after a meeting of the 27-nation bloc's leaders, "We want a positive and constructive relationship with Turkey, and this would be also be very much in Ankara's interest.

EU warns Turkey of sanctions; Ankara rejects threat

Germany on Monday said that the country is ready to expand European Union sanctions against Belarus as a bloody crackdown continues in the country.

Widespread protests continue in Minsk | EU to hold emergency summit over Belarus

Germany supports 'expanding' sanctions against Belarus ahead of EU summit

Indians working on the merchant vessels are stuck in the cold war between the UK-Iran. 4 Indians are set to face judicial processes for violating EU sanctions.

Iran-UK tanker row: 4 Indians charged for violating EU sanctions

Gibraltar said on Friday that they have decided to detain the Iranian tanker Grace 1 on its own and ruled out any involvement of any other state or third party. "All relevant decisions in respect of this matter were taken only as a direct result of the government of Gibraltar having reasonable grounds to believe the vessel was acting in breach of established EU sanctions against Syria," the territory's chief minister Fabian Picardo told parliament.

Gibraltar denies that it detained Iranian tanker at the behest of third party 

An Iranian tanker captured by British Royal Marines in Gibraltar was not headed to Syria, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday, reported news agency AFP.

Iran says captured tanker wasn't headed to Syria, calls the act 'maritime robbery'

Iran summoned the British ambassador in Tehran over the "illegal seizure" of an Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar on Thursday. British Royal Marines seized an oil tanker in Gibraltar on Thursday accused of bringing oil to Syria in violation of EU sanctions, a dramatic step that could escalate confrontation between the West and Iran.

Iran summons British envoy for 'illegal seizure' of an Iranian oil tanker

Gibraltar said on Thursday (July 4) it had detained the supertanker Grace 1 on suspicion of carrying crude oil to Syria in what a legal source said may be the first such interception under EU sanctions.

Oil supertanker bound for Syria detained in Gibraltar

The EU on Monday extended a ban on selling arms to Myanmar and prolonged sanctions against high-ranking officials over their role in the Rohingya crisis. The measures, which include an embargo on weapons and other equipment that could be used for repression, will stay in place until at least April 30, 2020.

European Union extends ban on arms sales to Myanmar

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Russia's Conditions for Black Sea Truce: Sanctions and SWIFT Access

EU imposes 16th round of sanctions on Russia

European Union gives green light to its 13th sanctions package targeting Russia

Mahsa Amini's death: EU sanctions Iran’s Morality Police, minister for crackdown on protests

EU divided over sanctions on Russian tourists

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Here are the top Russian oligarchs hit with EU sanctions

The U.S imposes human rights sanctions

The U.S imposes human rights sanctions

EU looks to pressurise Belarus with crippling sanctions

WION Fineprint: EU sanctions four Chinese officials over Uighur abuses

European Union plans to impose more sanctions on Turkey

France demands EU sanctions after terror attacks in Paris, Nice & Vienna

EU imposes sanctions on Lukashenko, citing worsening situation in Belarus

EU imposes sanctions on Belarus; Lukashenko not on the list

Belarus announces sanctions list in retaliation against EU

EU warns Turkey of sanctions; Ankara rejects threat

Widespread protests continue in Minsk | EU to hold emergency summit over Belarus

Germany supports 'expanding' sanctions against Belarus ahead of EU summit

Iran-UK tanker row: 4 Indians charged for violating EU sanctions

Gibraltar denies that it detained Iranian tanker at the behest of third party

Iran says captured tanker wasn't headed to Syria, calls the act 'maritime robbery'

Iran summons British envoy for 'illegal seizure' of an Iranian oil tanker

Oil supertanker bound for Syria detained in Gibraltar

European Union extends ban on arms sales to Myanmar