The sanctions
Coverage of international sanctions news and their impact on countries and economies.
Coverage of international sanctions news and their impact on countries and economies.

In a new stance reflecting the increasing American pressure on Moscow, U.S. President Donald Trump announced today, Saturday, that his country is ready to impose additional sanctions on the Russian energy sector, but he linked the implementation of this step to all NATO countries stopping the purchase of oil from Russia and taking similar actions.

The United States of America imposed on Thursday the broadest package of sanctions to date on the Houthi movement in Yemen, targeting its financing and smuggling network.

During the opening of the second year of the ninth session of the Shura Council, today Wednesday, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman confirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has taken pivotal positions regarding the Syrian file and has implemented multiple initiatives to support the stability of Syria and the unity of its territory.

U.S. Republican Representative Joe Wilson, in collaboration with the Syrian American Coalition, called for the repeal of sanctions imposed on Syria under the "Caesar Act", as part of an escalating campaign to pressure Congress.

The Syrian Civil Aviation Authority welcomed today, Friday, the decision of the U.S. Department of Commerce to ease restrictions on exporting civilian products to Syria, considering that this step opens the door for the arrival of modern technology and spare parts necessary for the development of the aviation sector.

Syrian Finance Minister, Mohammad Yaser Barnieh, described the recent American steps towards Syria as "two missions", expecting that "these measures will have positive effects on the financial and banking sector and on the Syrian industry".

The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdul Qader Al-Hosriya, described the U.S. Treasury Department's decision to lift sanctions on Syria and the U.S. Commerce Department's decision to ease export restrictions as "directly contributing to supporting the efforts of reform

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced today, Monday, the removal of sanctions regulations imposed on Syria from the federal code, noting that the decision will take effect starting tomorrow.

The French Press Agency confirms Al-Shara's participation next month in the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York, where he will deliver a speech before the international community.

The Syrian American Coalition urged Congress to fully lift the sanctions imposed on Syria, considering that they hinder the Syrian people from obtaining their basic rights.

The security forces of the Giza Security Directorate arrest content creator Nourhan Hafzi, following reports accusing her of posting videos "contrary to public morals."

Reuters reported from an informed source that Canada will decide today, Friday, to cancel many countervailing duties on American goods in a goodwill gesture aimed at resuming stalled trade talks.

Britain imposed sanctions on cryptocurrency networks in Kyrgyzstan accused of supporting Russia to evade Western sanctions through a currency linked to the ruble.

President Ahmad Al-Shar' receives in Damascus a delegation of members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.

أحالت جهات التحقيق المصرية أربعة مسؤولين سابقين وحاليين في وزارة التجارة والصناعة إلى المحاكمة، بعد توجيه اتهامات لهم بالتزوير والاحتيال

The European Union calls on the Syrian government to implement the recommendations of the international commission of inquiry regarding the March events in the Syrian coast.

The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday the arrest of a man accused of killing the girl Israa Al-Karta (8 years old) in Deir ez-Zor province, after he lured her to his home and then disposed of her body.

The European Troika threatens to reinstate sanctions on Iran if it does not quickly return to the nuclear negotiation table... and the deadline is approaching its end.

French authorities have stopped renewing work visas for security personnel of the Israeli airline "El Al" based in Paris for nearly six months.

Russian aircraft have been stranded in German airports for over 3 years due to EU sanctions related to the war in Ukraine, and they are still unable to take off to this day.