sanctions
The US Just Sanctioned Hong Kong’s Leader Carrie Lam Over China’s Crackdown in the City
The sanctions will freeze any property and assets Lam and other designated officials hold in the United States.
China is Placing Visa Restrictions on US Officials Amid Diplomatic Row Over Hong Kong
After the US announced it would be imposing sanctions on Chinese officials for undermining Hong Kong's autonomy, Beijing has responded in kind.
3.5 Million Iranians Could Die From Coronavirus If The Outbreak Is Not Controlled
New research predicts catastrophic consequences if Iranians don't stay home, avoid crowds, and stop non-essential travel.
How Instagram and GoFundMe Got Tangled Up in U.S. Sanctions Against Iran
GoFundMe reinstated two fundraisers for Canadian victims of the Tehran plane crash after verifying the funds wouldn’t go to individuals covered under sanctions.
The U.S. Just Announced New Sanctions Against Iran
The new sanctions target Iranians themselves as well as those who do business with them.
Source: New Trump Sanctions on Iran Will Target Elites and Non-Oil Industries
An announcement is expected before the end of the week, VICE News has learned.
The U.S. Is Finally Supporting the Hong Kong Protesters — and China Isn't Happy About It
Two pieces of legislation that passed the House yesterday are designed to protect Hong Kong's autonomy from China.
North Korea Is Building Its Own Bitcoin
The currency will be “more like bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies,” said the official in charge of North Korea’s cryptocurrency conferences.
Iran Slams "Idiotic" U.S. Sanctions, Says White House Is "Afflicted by Mental Retardation"
President Hassan Rouhani made the remarks on live television.
Google Gives Free Security Keys to Activists, But Not if You’re in Iran or Syria
Sources and a document show how Google bars nonprofits from telling activists in certain countries about their products.
Kim Jong Un and Putin are about to take their relationship to the next level
The two world leaders could have their first meeting as early as next week.
North Korea Advertises Military Hardware on Twitter, YouTube, Defying Sanctions
Glocom is a front company for North Korea to sell sanctions violating military equipment. But, even after some tech companies clamped down, Glocom kept up its presence on YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.