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Oil prices slip as Trump waives Russian sanctions and tariffs

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.

World ·19 Oct 2026, 00:37 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Trump Waives New Russia Sanctions Before Deadline

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.

World ·17 Oct 2026, 10:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump says Putin wants a deal more than Zelensky as Kyiv reports new energy strikes

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.

World ·13 Oct 2026, 08:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump faces US lawmaker backlash over disputed Russian diesel purchase deal

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.

Business ·12 Oct 2026, 11:12 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Trump vows no US attacks on Iran before midterms

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.

World ·8 Oct 2026, 21:39 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Trump backs plan to trade Russian prisoner releases for sanctions relief

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.

Transport ·29 Sep 2026, 22:15 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
US approves visas for Iranian officials to attend UN General Assembly

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.

World ·17 Sep 2026, 21:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
UK imposes sanctions and settlement import ban over West Bank expansion

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.

World ·9 Sep 2026, 12:49 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
UK imposes trade sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements

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.

Politics ·9 Sep 2026, 04:36 ·Clara West 4 min read
UK bans trade with Israeli settlements amid accusations of ethnic cleansing

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.

Politics ·9 Sep 2026, 00:35 ·Clara West 4 min read
Israel-UK intelligence sharing could be harmed after West Bank row

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.

Cost of Living ·8 Sep 2026, 19:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Israel closes British consulate in Jerusalem following West Bank sanctions

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.

News ·8 Sep 2026, 17:41 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
UK bans West Bank settlement goods and accuses settlers of ethnic cleansing

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.

Politics ·8 Sep 2026, 14:37 ·Clara West 4 min read
US unveils 'economic D-Day' of sanctions to isolate Iran

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.

World ·24 Aug 2026, 23:37 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Pakistani army chief Asim Munir to visit Tehran on Monday

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.

World ·23 Aug 2026, 13:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iranian president says time to end war with US from position of strength

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.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 09:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Oman Coast Hit by Massive Oil Spill as Conflict Disrupts Gulf Waters

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.

World ·12 Aug 2026, 21:10 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC 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.

World ·12 Aug 2026, 04:08 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US meets its demands

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.

World ·10 Aug 2026, 07:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Ukraine hits two Russian oil refineries in long-range attacks

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.

World ·6 Aug 2026, 16:17 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read