Business
Cuba Faces Economic Strain as Hotel Chains Exit Amidst US Sanctions
International hotel chains are withdrawing from Cuba as U.S. sanctions tighten, impacting the island's tourism and economy.
Tag: US Sanctions
International
Iran Nuclear Deal Stalemate: US Sanctions and Diplomatic Deadlock Persist
US sanctions and diplomatic deadlock persist as efforts to revive Iran's nuclear deal stall, raising regional stability concerns.
Legal
US Reinstates Sanctions on UN Legal Expert Critical of Israel
US re-imposes sanctions on UN legal expert Francesca Albanese after a court had ordered their suspension.
International
Russian Oil Tanker Diverts, Leaving Cuba Fuel-Starved Amidst US Blockade
A Russian oil tanker en route to Cuba has changed course, intensifying the island's fuel crisis amid a U.S. blockade.
Legal
UN Envoy Wins Legal Battle Over US Sanctions for Israel Criticism
A UN official sanctioned by the US for criticizing Israel wins a court ruling asserting her free speech rights.
Legal
US Justice Dept. Indicts Raúl Castro in Cuba Pressure Escalation
US Justice Dept. indicts former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, escalating pressure on Havana.
Business
US Tightens Grip on Cuba with New Sanctions on Officials and Agencies
US imposes new sanctions on Cuban officials and agencies, including the police, intensifying pressure.
Business
Venezuelan Hardship Persists Despite U.S. Pressure on Maduro
Venezuelans face persistent hardship as U.S. pressure on Maduro's oil industry yields little immediate change.
International
US Extends Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver for Another Month
US extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil purchases by one month, allowing oil already at sea to be delivered.
International
US Extends Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver Amid Persistent High Gas Prices
US extends sanctions exemptions on some Russian oil amid persistent high gas prices, balancing policy with economic stability.