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Myanmar Military Using European Drone Tech Despite Sanctions: Report

Conflict Armament Research said that military forces in Myanmar are using European anti-jamming tools to equip drones despite sanctions.

EU Agrees 18th Round of Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine War

EU countries signed off on a new package of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, including lowering a price cap on Moscow's oil exports.

US Sanctions on Sudan Over Alleged Chemical Weapons Use Take Effect

US sanctions on Sudan have taken effect, with Washington saying Khartoum's military used chemical weapons in the country's bloody civil war.

Sudan Denies Using Chemical Weapons After US Imposes Sanctions

Sudan's army-aligned government denied US allegations that it had used chemical weapons in its war against paramilitary rivals.

Syria Hails US Lifting of Assad-Era Sanctions

Syria on Saturday hailed the formal lifting of sanctions by the United States as a "positive step" that will help its post-war recovery.

Erdogan Sees End in Sight for US Sanctions on Turkish Defense Sector

Turkey has seen an easing of US sanctions on its defense sector since Trump became president, with steps towards ending the measure advancing quickly.

Trump Presses Syria Leader on Israel Relations After Lifting Sanctions

US President Trump asked Syria's new leader to normalize relations with Israel after he offered the lifting of sanctions.

US Sanctions Myanmar Ethnic Militia, Warlord for Cyber Scams

The US has sanctioned Myanmar’s Karen National Army ethnic group for alleged online scams, human trafficking, and cross-border smuggling.

US Expects Iran Talks but Trump Presses Sanctions

The United States said Thursday it expected new nuclear talks to take place soon with Iran but President Donald Trump vowed to enforce sanctions and called for global boycott of "any amount" of Iranian oil or petrochemicals.

Iran Slams US Sanctions as ‘Hostile’ Ahead of New Round of Talks

Iran's foreign ministry condemned new US sanctions targeting its oil network ahead of a third round of nuclear talks.

US Sanctions Houthi-Linked China Oil Refinery

The United States sanctioned on Thursday a China-based oil refinery that purchased Iranian oil worth around $500 million from Houthi-linked ships, as the White House ramps up pressure on Iran.

UK Posts Over 100 Sanctions for Aiding Russia’s War on Ukraine

The UK government on Monday unveiled over 100 sanctions against those aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine on the third anniversary of the start of the conflict.

Serbia Terminates Military Contracts With Russia

Serbia has aborted multiple military contracts with Russia due to international sanctions against Moscow after it invaded Ukraine.

Russian State Owner Says Cargo Ship Blast Was ‘Terrorist Attack’

A "terrorist act" sank the cargo ship that went down in international waters in the Mediterranean this week, the Russian state-company said.

Iran Launches Heaviest Locally-Developed Satellite Payload Into Orbit

Iran has successfully launched its Simorgh carrier rocket, deploying a domestically-developed space tug and its heaviest payload yet.

Iran to Launch ‘Advanced Centrifuges’ in Response to IAEA Censure

Iran said it will launch "new and advanced" centrifuges responding to UN nuclear watchdog's resolution censuring Tehran for poor cooperation.

Canadian Aurora Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Conduct N. Korean Sanction Monitoring

Canada has announced its plan to send a CP-140 Aurora maritime patrol detachment to Japan in response to North Korea's illicit activities.

S. Korea Sanctions N. Korea Spy Chief for Illicit Cyber Activities

South Korea has sanctioned the head of North Korea's intelligence agency over illicit cyber activities following Pyongyang's recent launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

UK, France, Germany Agree on Iran Nuclear Sanctions Strategy

The UK, France, and Germany on Thursday said they had agreed to a strategy maintaining nuclear proliferation-related sanctions on Iran.

US Senator Urges Sanctions on Azerbaijan to Prevent ‘Genocide’

A top US senator urged Washington to impose sanctions on Azerbaijan's leader, accusing him of starting a campaign of "genocide."

Kyrgyzstan Denies Helping Russia Bypass Sanctions

Kyrgyzstan denied helping its ally Moscow circumvent sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine.

Russia Failing to Meet Arms Delivery Commitments to India: IAF

Russia cannot meet its arms delivery commitments to India because of its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, according to the Indian Air Force.

Australia Announces ISR Drones for Ukraine

Australia announced additional military drones for Ukraine to help provide battlefield intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capability.

Russia Failing to Meet Demands of New Offensive: UK Intel

UK intel says Russia’s defense industry is failing to meet the demands of the “new offensive” the country is planning against Ukraine.