Russia operates a covert air fleet circumventing Western sanctions to supply forces in Africa's Sahel, posing complex geopolitical and economic challenges.
US President Trump announces an unprecedented economic war on Iran, threatening sanctions on any country supporting Tehran, intensifying global economic and geopolitical tensions.
The US disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to breach Iran's blockade, reinforcing Washington's strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz amidst rising regional tensions.
The EU and Ukraine welcome new US sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector and officials, highlighting coordinated Western efforts amid shifting global economic dynamics.
Venezuela's government and opposition plan direct talks in Caracas to address earthquake relief and set democratic reforms and election timelines.
The US has extended a temporary license allowing Serbian oil company NIS to operate under sanctions while Gazprom's stake sale deadline is repeatedly postponed.
France and Italy express reservations about the EU's proposed ban on Russian combatants' entry, fearing broader travel restrictions and enforcement challenges amid new sanctions.
Russia has reached its highest weekly maritime oil export levels since early 2026, despite falling global prices and renewed competition from Iranian crude following US-Iran diplomatic progress.
The US has imposed sanctions on five Cuban state-owned companies controlling 40% of GDP, escalating economic pressure with significant regional and global implications.
Eduardo Bolsonaro is sentenced to over four years in prison for lobbying US sanctions against Brazil and barred from public office amid escalating political tensions.
US Treasury extends MOL’s deadline to June 16 for acquiring Gazprom’s stake in Serbian oil firm NIS amid sanctions, with potential implications for Southeast European energy security.
The US has ended its temporary easing of sanctions on Russian oil exports, a move with significant implications for global energy markets and economic policy amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
US and Iran are reportedly close to a deal to end their conflict, with Iran agreeing to halt nuclear weapon development and negotiations set to address sanctions and regional security.