After Iran-aligned militants killed three American soldiers, Iran’s leaders sensed a line was crossed, and are sending more conciliatory signals while awaiting President Biden’s promised response.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
Myanmar Arms Dealer Acquitted in Thai Money Laundering Case
U Tun Min Latt was placed under sanctions last year by the United States for supplying drones and aircraft parts to the military regime in Myanmar.
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso Leave ECOWAS
The sanctions were imposed after soldiers seized power in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.
Venezuela Court Bars Opposition Leader From Running for President
The move is a crippling blow to a deal in which President Nicolás Maduro’s administration promised a free and fair election in exchange for relief from U.S. sanctions.
U.S. Is Watching North Korea for Signs of Lethal Military Action
A shift by Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s leader, toward open hostility against South Korea is alarming but does not indicate he is about to start a full-scale war, officials say.
Is North Korea Planning a War?
An intensification of nuclear threats from North Korea while the world is preoccupied with other wars has ignited an urgent debate over Mr. Kim’s motives.
Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Plants, Aiming to Disrupt Military Operations
Kyiv hit an oil depot on Friday, the latest in recent attacks on such facilities as it seeks to inflict damage away from the largely deadlocked front line.
Iran’s Missile Capability Is Forcing the West to Weigh a Response
Last year, the world discovered that Iran’s drones were becoming world-class threats and a favorite of the Russians. Now, its revived missile fleet is drawing attention, too.
New Leader Takes Over in Guatemala, Raising Hopes for Fragile Democracy
Bernardo Arévalo, an anticorruption crusader, had to fight to make it to Sunday’s inauguration. His challenges are just beginning.
Zelensky Visits Baltic Nations to Rally Support for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is likely to find strong backing on a trip to the Baltic States, but other nations are increasingly wary.