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Oil prices slip as Trump waives Russian sanctions and tariffs
Oil prices slipped after President Donald Trump issued an executive order waiving key sanctions and tariffs on Russia to unlock fuel supplies.
Trump Waives New Russia Sanctions Before Deadline
President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing major sanctions, tariffs, and restrictions targeting Russia under a bipartisan legislative act, drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers and international allies.
Trump says Putin wants a deal more than Zelensky as Kyiv reports new energy strikes
US President Donald Trump asserted that Vladimir Putin is more willing to reach a diplomatic accord than Volodymyr Zelensky, as Russian forces struck energy grids.
Trump faces US lawmaker backlash over disputed Russian diesel purchase deal
President Donald Trump faces sharp bipartisan condemnation from U.S. lawmakers after announcing a controversial deal to purchase diesel fuel from Russia.
Trump vows no US attacks on Iran before midterms
President Donald Trump announced that the United States will hold off on any new military strikes against Iran until after the November mid-term elections, following speculation and public weariness.
Trump backs plan to trade Russian prisoner releases for sanctions relief
The White House has endorsed a proposal linking the release of political prisoners to the easing of US economic sanctions against Russia and Belarus.
US approves visas for Iranian officials to attend UN General Assembly
The U.S. State Department has granted visas for Iranian officials, including the president, to attend the UN General Assembly under strict travel limitations.
UK imposes sanctions and settlement import ban over West Bank expansion
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has announced a sweeping package of UK sanctions and settlement import bans targeting the occupied West Bank, prompting an immediate diplomatic fallout with Israel.
UK imposes trade sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements
The UK has announced sweeping trade sanctions targeting illegal West Bank settlements, sparking swift diplomatic retaliation from Israel and a rift with the US.
UK bans trade with Israeli settlements amid accusations of ethnic cleansing
The United Kingdom has announced a comprehensive trade ban on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing concerns over settlement expansion and displacement.
Israel-UK intelligence sharing could be harmed after West Bank row
New UK sanctions targeting West Bank settlements have triggered a severe diplomatic crisis with Israel, threatening intelligence-sharing ties between the allies.
Israel closes British consulate in Jerusalem following West Bank sanctions
Israel has ordered the closure of the British consulate in Jerusalem in retaliation for a sweeping UK ban on imports and services from illegal West Bank settlements.
UK bans West Bank settlement goods and accuses settlers of ethnic cleansing
The UK has implemented a comprehensive ban on imports from West Bank settlements while accusing Israeli settlers of ethnic cleansing.
US unveils 'economic D-Day' of sanctions to isolate Iran
The Treasury Department announced a sweeping expansion of secondary sanctions aimed at severing every economic lifeline sustaining Tehran amid the ongoing war.
Pakistani army chief Asim Munir to visit Tehran on Monday
Pakistani army chief Asim Munir will travel to Tehran to hold discussions with senior Iranian officials to bolster bilateral cooperation.
Iranian president says time to end war with US from position of strength
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the conflict with the United States, arguing that Tehran operates from a position of strength.
Oman Coast Hit by Massive Oil Spill as Conflict Disrupts Gulf Waters
A massive oil spill from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi threatens Oman's coastline, with cleanup efforts hampered by war and sanctions.
Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions
Human rights organizations have filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Trump administration executive order that imposes sanctions on individuals connected to the International Criminal Court.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US meets its demands
Iran's Revolutionary Guards state the strait will stay closed until the US meets six core demands, including lifting sanctions and withdrawing military assets.
Ukraine hits two Russian oil refineries in long-range attacks
Ukrainian long-range strikes have hit two major oil processing facilities in Russia, prompting the US Senate to advance a bipartisan sanctions package.