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White House designates, Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, as foreign terrorist organisation
The Houthis, supported by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force (IRGC-QF), have engaged in numerous hostile actions, including attacks on U.S. Navy ships, civilian infrastructure, commercial vessels, and regional allies like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Israel. These activities have endangered American personnel, destabilized the region, and disrupted global maritime trade.
US Treasury sanctions Company associated with Salt Typhoon Cyber group, which recently compromised the network infrastructure of multiple major U.S. telecommunication and ISPs
Yin Kecheng, who has been active in cyber operations for over a decade and is connected to China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS), has been linked to the compromise of U.S. government systems. Meanwhile, Sichuan Juxinhe facilitated the Salt Typhoon group’s intrusion, which marks an escalation in China’s cyber activities against U.S. infrastructure…
US Treasury sanctions Venezuelan officials leading key economic and security agencies, accusing them of enabling Nicolás Maduro’s repression and his unlawful hold on powerUS Treasury sanctions Venezuelan officials supporting Nicolas Maduro’s repression and illegitimate claim to power
Targeted officials include the president of PdVSA (state oil company) and Maduro’s Minister of Transportation, also president of CONVIASA (state airline), as well as military and police officials responsible for repression and human rights abuses.
US Treasury intensifies sanctions against Russia by targeting Russia’s oil production and exports
Action targets two major Russian oil producers, numerous oil-carrying vessels, including “shadow fleet” traders of Russian oil, Russia-based oilfield service providers and energy officials, and active liquefied natural gas projects and a major oil project in Russia.
Council of EU has adopted its 15th package of restrictive measures in response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
The EU has adopted a new package of sanctions targeting 54 individuals and 30 entities undermining Ukraine’s sovereignty including those responsible for the attack on the children’s hospital, energy sector executives, and individuals linked to child deportation and propaganda. The sanctions also extend to Russian defense and shipping companies as well as a chemical plant and airline supporting the Russian military…
UK to launch World’s First Sanctions Regime to cripple people smuggling crime rings and starve them of illicit finance fuelling their operations
The innovative regime aims to crack down on people smuggling ringleaders, dismantle criminal networks, and strengthen efforts to prevent, combat, deter, and disrupt irregular migration, holding perpetrators accountable under the Plan for Change….
HM Treasury imposes first Domestic Counter-Terrorism Sanctions on Extreme Right-Wing Group Blood and Honour, enforcing a full asset freeze
From 8th January 2025, all parts of Blood and Honour including any aliases it operates under, which are in the UK, Crown Dependencies, and Overseas Territories, are subject to a comprehensive full asset freeze…
US Treasury sanctions Hungarian official Antal Rogan for corruption, misuse of public resources and for manipulating govt contracts for personal and political gain
Rogan orchestrated systems to direct public contracts and resources to his political allies within the Fidesz party, controlled strategic sectors of Hungary’s economy to divert wealth to himself and his loyalists and engaged in public procurement manipulation.
US Treasury sanctions Sudanese Paramilitary Leader, weapons supplier, and related companies
Targets Mohammad Hamdan Daglo Mousa (Hemedti), leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and entities linked to the RSF under Executive Order (E.O.) 14098 for destabilizing Sudan and undermining democratic transition efforts.
UK Govt issues Guidance on “No Re-Export to Russia” Clauses to Mitigate Sanctions Evasion Risks
The UK requiring exporters of critical goods to include “no re-export to Russia” clauses in contracts, highlighting the need for robust due diligence and monitoring to prevent goods from circumventing sanctions and supporting Russia’s military operations…
US Treasury issues additional sanctions relief for Syrian people
Syria General License (GL) 24 allows essential activities and transactions in Syria for six months starting December 8, 2024. The license ensures U.S. sanctions do not block humanitarian assistance or public services (e.g., electricity, water, sanitation) during Syria’s transitional phase after the Assad regime.
US Treasury sanctions entities in Iran and Russia that attempted to interfere in the U.S. 2024 Election
Targets a subordinate organization of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and a Moscow-based affiliate of Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), along with its director, under Executive Order 13848. These entities attempted to interfere in the 2024 U.S. election by sowing socio-political discord and influencing the electorate through disinformation campaigns.