US imposes sanctions targeting 17 vessels of Iran ‘shadow fleet’Sanctions aim to stop Iran from accessing funds for regional activities.Latest action is part of ongoing US economic pressure strategy against TehranBy AFP · 8 October 2026
US debt crosses $40 trillion threshold after doubling under Trump and BidenBy Reuters · 19 August 2026
UpdateUS sanctions ‘Hezbollah-aligned’ officials over allegedly obstructing peace processBy AFP · 18 June 2026
US sanctions 3 people, 2 firms over allegedly recruiting Colombian mercenaries in Sudan warBy AP · 18 April 2026
US issues sanctions on family members and associates of Venezuela’s MaduroBy Reuters · 19 December 2025
Saudi Arabia’s holdings in US treasuries at $135.6bn in NovemberBy Nirmal Narayanan · 19 January 2025
