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US further widens aviation sanctions to include 27 Iranian airlines
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
The measures target alleged weapons and personnel transport, aircraft procurement networks and selected flight authorisations involving Iran.
Japan considers Asian Games entry for North Korean athletes
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2026
About 150 North Korean competitors are expected at the event in Aichi Prefecture under Tokyo’s planned exception to sanctions-related entry restrictions.
Oil falls more than 3% as markets shrug off Iran sanctions
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
Brent settled at US$88.58 and WTI at US$82.36 as hopes of Iran-Oman talks eased supply fears despite continuing Hormuz disruption
US economic pressure could force Thailand to choose sides
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
US pressure on Iran raises oil and investment risks for Thailand, while closer scrutiny of China could force Bangkok into difficult policy choices
Japan PM pledges to maintain sanctions on Russia and support Ukraine
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged continued sanctions on Russia and support for Ukraine, saying Japan’s position would remain unwavering.
Oil falls ahead of new US sanctions as Iran stays defiant
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
Oil prices fell more than US$1 as markets awaited new US sanctions on Iran, while Tehran said the measures would fail and called for respectful talks.
US considers further sanctions on Iran-linked trade and finance
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Trump and Bessent have signalled tougher action as experts identify oil traders, currency exchangers, aviation and Chinese banks as possible targets.
Iran’s 77% inflation crisis pushes families to the brink
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
Iran’s inflation has surged to 77.2%, its highest level since World War II, as food prices, war pressure and structural weaknesses deepen hardship
US expands sanctions over Iran-linked oil shipments to China
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
Washington has sanctioned three people and nine firms accused of helping Iran’s IRGC ship oil to China through front companies, ahead of Trump’s planned meeting with Xi Jinping.
Sanctions standoff — China rejects US curbs on Iranian oil trade
MONDAY, MAY 04, 2026
China issues injunction against US sanctions on five refineries, calling measures illegal and defending energy security and trade sovereignty