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Japan PM pledges to maintain sanctions on Russia and support Ukraine
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
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
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
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 hardshipUS expands sanctions over Iran-linked oil shipments to China
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
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 sovereigntyUS may ease more Russian oil sanctions as crude prices surge above $90
US may ease more Russian oil sanctions as crude prices surge above $90
SATURDAY, MARCH 07, 2026
Scott Bessent says the US may lift additional sanctions on Russian oil after allowing Indian refiners to buy Russian crude, in a bid to steady markets as oil climbs above US$90 a barrel.Thailand-Iran trade: Exports down 1.28% in 2025, oil price concerns rise
Thailand-Iran trade: Exports down 1.28% in 2025, oil price concerns rise
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026
Thailand's exports to Iran fell 1.28% in 2025, with imports down 79.55%. The government is monitoring geopolitical risks, especially for oil prices amid instability.A 25-year timeline of US–Venezuela ties before the rupture
A 25-year timeline of US–Venezuela ties before the rupture
SUNDAY, JANUARY 04, 2026
The US–Venezuela rupture, culminating in an operation to detain the Venezuelan president, did not happen overnight. The roots of the confrontation stretch back more than two decades, as summarised by Al Jazeera.UK Blacklists Four Thai Companies in Expanded Russia Sanctions Drive
UK Blacklists Four Thai Companies in Expanded Russia Sanctions Drive
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2025
4 Thai companies placed on FCDO sanctions list for 'undermining Ukraine's stability'; Bangkok warns exporters to act cautiously to protect national image.