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Sudanese Armed Forces, sanctions

U.S. sanctions Sudanese Armed Forces head

The United States has sanctioned the leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces, accusing Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan of destabilizing the war-torn Northeast African nation and undermining peace efforts.

Reuters · 1d

US issues sanctions on Sudanese army chief Burhan

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Sudan's leader, army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, accusing him of choosing war over negotiations to bring an end to the conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people and driven millions from their homes.

The Washington Post · 1d

New US sanctions target Sudan's warring military leader

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the leader of Sudan’s military in a devastating war that is spreading famine in that country

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Exclusive-U.S. to Impose Sanctions on Sudanese Leader Burhan

The reason for the move was the Sudanese Armed Forces' (SAF) targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure and denial of aid access, as well as refusal to participate in peac

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

U.S. Hits Sudan’s Leader With Sanctions Over Brutal Civil War

The U.S. imposed sanctions on Sudan’s de facto president, Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, as punishment for the brutal military campaign he has led in the country’s devastating civil war. The Biden administration action Thursday,

BBC · 1d

US sanctions Sudan army chief Burhan over civilian deaths

Neighbouring South Sudan said on Tuesday that it had summoned Sudan's ambassador to protest against "the loss of lives among our innocent citizens". Sudan has been ravaged by war since April 2023, when fighting broke out between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Chinese, Sanctions and Treasury Hacks

The Associated Press on MSN · 3h

Treasury levels sanctions tied to a massive hack of telecom companies and breach of its own network

The Treasury Department has announced sanctions in connection with a massive Chinese hack of American telecommunications companies and a breach of its own computer network.

Bloomberg on MSN · 6h

US Sanctions Chinese Entities Behind Telecoms, Treasury Hacks

The Biden administration on Friday announced sanctions on two Chinese entities accused of cyberattacks, including a firm it said is directly involved in the recent espionage campaign against US telecommunications firms and a hacker behind the recent breach of Treasury Department computers.

UPI News on MSN · 3h

Chinese entities sanctioned over roles in American cyber attacks

American officials on Friday slapped a Chinese company and a man affiliated with China's Ministry of State Security with sanctions for their roles in cyber attacks in December.

Trump could use sanctions in negotiations with Russia

Reuters · 1d

US issues fresh round of sanctions against Russia ahead of Trump return to White House

The United States on Wednesday imposed hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia, seeking to increase pressure on Moscow in the Biden administration's final days and protect some sanctions previously imposed.

The Associated Press on MSN · 6d

Biden levies new sanctions against Russian energy sector, but it’s up to Trump whether to keep them

President Joe Biden's administration says it's expanding sanctions against Russia's critically important energy sector over its war in Ukraine.

The Financial Times · 1d

Donald Trump’s Treasury pick stresses need for tougher sanctions on Russian oil

The comments on Thursday by Donald Trump’s nominee to be Treasury secretary pushed up oil prices, as traders considered the prospect of tighter global crude supply. The new administration is also expected to target Iranian and Venezuelan oil with tougher sanctions as Trump seeks to increase economic pressure on the US’s adversaries.

Oil set for 4th week of gains on US sanctions

Reuters on MSN · 1h

Oil prices dip but post 4th straight weekly gain on US sanctions

Oil prices settled lower on Friday but notched their fourth straight weekly gain, as the latest U.S. sanctions on Russian energy trade added to worries about oil supply disruptions. Brent crude futures dipped 50 cents,

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 13h

Oil Headed for Weekly Gains on Supply Disruption Fears

Oil was on track for weekly gains of more than 2%, boosted by supply disruption concerns following the latest U.S. sanctions against Russia, with the market now looking ahead to Trump’s White House return for more clarity on trade tariffs and potential sanctions on Iran and Venezuela.

Barron's · 14h

Oil Set for Weekly Gains on Russia Sanctions Fears

Oil prices were on track for weekly gains of more than 2%, boosted by supply disruption concerns following the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia. Brent crude was up 0.3% at $81.59 a barrel,

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Facing a Flurry of U.S. Sanctions, China Prepares to Hit Back

With days until Donald Trump is sworn in, China is bracing for a trade war, aiming at industries as diverse as semiconductors ...

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US Slams Sudan’s General al-Burhan with Stringent Sanctions Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis

The United States has slapped stringent sanctions on Sudan’s Armed Forces chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, accusing him of aggravating the country’s ongoing conflict and refusing to help peace ...

Ukrainska Pravda on MSN1d

US says new sanctions more effective than recognising Russia as state sponsor of terrorism

The United States believes that wide-ranging sanctions are more effective in accomplishing political objectives concerning Russia than designating it as a state sponsor of terrorism. Source: Matthew ...