Tag: Sanctions
North Korean Indicted for Ransomware Attacks and Military Data Theft
Federal prosecutors have recently announced the indictment of a North Korean national, Rim Jong Hyok, for his involvement in a conspiracy to hack into hospitals, military bases, and NASA. This indictment sheds light on...
Debate in White House Over New Plan to Target Russia’s Oil Revenue
Treasury officials in the Biden administration are working on a new plan to target Russian oil revenues by imposing penalties on tankers that are helping Russia evade sanctions. The goal is to cut off...
Iran’s Presidential Election Sparks Open Discussions on Nuclear Weapon Development
Iran has been making significant advancements in its nuclear production, particularly at its most sensitive site. The country has recently installed 1,400 next-generation centrifuges in a facility that is deeply buried, making it nearly...
US Treasury Sanctions 2 Mexican Drug Cartel Leaders for Financial Ties
The US Department of Justice has recently announced that two leaders of the La Nueva Familia Michoacana drug cartel have been hit with financial sanctions by the US Treasury. These two leaders, Rodolfo Maldonado-Bustos...
US Treasury Sanctions Powerful Mexican Cartel, Yellen Vows to Make Business Difficult
The Biden administration is taking serious steps to combat fentanyl and drug trafficking into the United States, as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently revealed in an interview with Fox News. Yellen announced that the...
Putin’s Failed Attempt to Curb North Korea’s Nuclear Program
Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, recently visited North Korea and made a significant announcement regarding technological assistance to the country. This move has raised concerns about the potential implications for North Korea's nuclear...
Russia-North Korea Relations Timeline: Preparing for Putin’s Meeting with Kim Jong Un
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit North Korea for talks with its leader, Kim Jong Un, as the two nations continue to strengthen their relationship. This upcoming meeting marks a significant development...
Weapons Supplied by North Korea to Russia: A Comprehensive Analysis
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia is set to visit North Korea for a two-day trip to meet with one of his main arms suppliers for the ongoing war in Ukraine. As Russia faces...
The EU Should Follow the US Example and Place Sanctions Against Zimbabwe’s Leadership and...
The United States has recently taken a strong stance against corruption and human rights abuses in Zimbabwe by imposing targeted sanctions on key figures in the current leadership and elite. President Emmerson Mnangagwa and...