Tag #Sanctions

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Biden Removes Cuba From State Sponsors of Terrorism List

President Biden will remove Cuba from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism list, resulting in the release of 553 Cuban prisoners and a potential easing of economic sanctions; this action reverses a Trump-era policy, potentially normalizing US-Cuba relations.

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Cuba Releases 553 Prisoners After US Removes it From Terrorist List

Following President Biden's removal of Cuba from the US state sponsor of terrorism list on January 14th, 2025, Cuba released 553 prisoners, a move that, while welcomed by Cuba, is overshadowed by continued US sanctions that Cuba blames for its economic crisis; the Vatican reportedly aided in the pri...

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US Bans Imports of Chinese, Russian Connected Vehicles

The U.S. will phase out imports of digitally connected vehicles from China and Russia by 2030 due to national security concerns, impacting companies like Polestar and Waymo and potentially affecting 1.2 million German jobs reliant on U.S. exports.

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Biden Removes Cuba from State Sponsors of Terrorism List

On January 14, 2025, President Biden removed Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism, aiming to secure the release of numerous political prisoners through Vatican-mediated negotiations and suspending US lawsuits regarding expropriated Cuban properties, reversing a Trump-era policy.

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US Sanctions and Ukraine Conflict Trigger European Energy Crisis

New US sanctions on Russian LNG and the halting of Russian gas transit through Ukraine have caused a European energy crisis, pushing up natural gas and electricity prices, particularly in Southeastern Europe, where prices have increased to €140.18 per megawatt-hour in Greece and over €150 in other B...

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NATO Strengthens Baltic Sea Security Amidst Infrastructure Sabotage

NATO is increasing its military presence and technological innovation in the Baltic Sea to protect critical infrastructure from sabotage following recent damage to undersea cables and pipelines, with Russia suspected as the perpetrator.

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US Removes Cuba From State Sponsors of Terrorism List

The Biden administration will remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism before Donald Trump's inauguration, leading to the release of dozens of political prisoners and some easing of economic pressures, though the embargo remains.

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Cuba Removed From US State Sponsor of Terrorism List

The Biden administration removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a deal involving the gradual release of 553 political prisoners negotiated through the Catholic Church and announced five days before the presidential transition; however, the US economic blockade of Cuba remains in ...

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Australia Threatens Action Against Russia Over Alleged Killing of Australian Fighting in Ukraine

Australia is considering strong action against Russia, possibly expelling its ambassador, following reports that Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins was killed by Russian forces after being captured while fighting for Ukraine; the war enters day 1,057.

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China Sanctions Seven U.S. Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales

China added seven U.S. companies to its unreliable entity list on Tuesday for selling arms to Taiwan, citing violations of the one-China principle and imposing sanctions including import/export bans, investment restrictions, and entry denials for executives.

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Iran, European Powers Hold Last-Minute Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions

Iran and European powers meet in Geneva for last-minute nuclear talks before President-elect Trump's inauguration, amid escalating tensions including Iran's continued nuclear violations and Israel's recent attack on Iranian air defenses.

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Europe to Bolster Ukraine's Defense Industry

Five European nations—Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, and Poland—pledged to strengthen Ukraine's defense industry by collaborating on weapons production and capacity building, with Germany delivering the first of 54 howitzers.

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