Office of Foreign Assets Control

US economic and maritime pressure on Iran intensifies

102 clusters · 2242 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: U.S. Treasury to meet global financial groups over Iran pressure

The U.S. has transitioned from military campaigns toward an economic ‘stranglehold’ designed to isolate Tehran. Through the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the U.S. launched ‘Operation Econ

US removal of Syria from terrorism sponsor list

6 clusters · 242 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: U.S. removes Abdullah al-Muhaysini and HTS from sanctions list

The United States has officially removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a designation in place since 1979. Announced on August 24, 2026, the decision followed a 45-day congressional review ini

US expands sanctions on Iran aviation, banking and crypto

3 clusters · 138 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: US sanctions Iran's entire aviation sector under Operation Economic Outcast

The U.S. Treasury Department has launched ‘Operation Economic Outcast,’ a campaign targeting Iran’s aviation, banking, and cryptocurrency sectors. The sanctions include 36 entities, specifically blacklisting 27 commercia

US sanctions impact English proficiency exams in Iran

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: US sanctions suspend English proficiency exams in Iran

Major international English language proficiency exams, including TOEFL, GRE, PTE, and Duolingo, have been suspended for candidates residing in Iran. This disruption follows changes to U.S. Treasury Department regulation

Colombian presidential transition and legal disputes

7 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Gustavo Petro faces legal rulings and UNGRD interference allegations

During the 2026 Colombian presidential transition from Gustavo Petro to Abelardo de la Espriella, oversight bodies have intensified monitoring of state procurement and expenditures. Following the transition, the Comptrol

DRC conflict and AFC/M23 political tensions

5 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: DRC suspends universities and demands free primary education in rebel-held zones

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces escalating political and administrative tensions involving the AFC/M23 rebel group. In August 2026, the Congolese government declared all recent university and higher education

Typhoon Saudel causes flooding and mass evacuations in China

3 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Typhoon Saudel causes deadly landslides and flooding in China

Typhoon Saudel, which underwent a rare regeneration in the South China Sea, has caused widespread destruction across southeastern China. Following its third landfall in Zhangzhou, Fujian, the storm has triggered severe f

U.S. expands and refines sanctions relief for Venezuela

4 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: US OFAC updates licenses for Venezuela mining and coal sectors

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has expanded and subsequently refined its sanctions relief for Venezuela, covering the telecommunications, energy, and mining sectors. Follow

Serbia NIS licence extensions and MOL deal progress

26 clusters · 91 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: NIS operating license extended by US until September 30

The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has repeatedly renewed a special operational licence for Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) to maintain refining and fuel supply while ownership negotiations continue. By late

Legal disputes over official appointments in Ecuador and GT

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Legal disputes arise over official appointments in Ecuador and Guatemala

Legal disputes and scrutiny regarding official appointments have emerged in Ecuador and Guatemala. In Ecuador, the selection process for the Attorney General is under investigation. Legal professionals have requested th

Mexican criminal organization diversification and law-enforc

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Los Cerdos gang dismantled in Mexico for kidnapping and extortion

Mexican criminal organizations are increasingly diversifying their operations to integrate illicit profits into the formal economy. Reports indicate that in at least nine states, groups have established approximately 50

Milorad Dodik legal challenge against U.S. sanctions

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Milorad Dodik files amended US lawsuit over sanctions

Milorad Dodik, his son Igor Dodik, and several associates filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Office of Foreign Assets Control

NIS sanctions license and ownership transition

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: NIS operating license extended by US OFAC until September 30

Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) is navigating a critical period regarding its operational capacity due to the impending expiration of a special license from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The license, w

ONGC oil operations in Venezuela

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: ONGC plans $200 million investment in Venezuela oil field

India’s state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has obtained a license from the United States Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to resume full operations in Venezuela. This clearance removes p

Dubai crypto exchange Shelbit sanctions case

4 clusters · 105 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Shelbit Technologies sanctioned by U.S. for Iran sanctions evasion

Investigations revealed that the unlicensed Dubai-based exchange Shelbit processed at least $4 billion in cryptocurrency since May 2024. The platform acted as a central hub for an illegal Iranian online-gambling network

India Q1 FY27 corporate earnings and Adani Group performance

6 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Adani Enterprises shares surge 34 percent amid market recovery

Indian corporates continued to post mixed but generally strong Q1 FY27 results. Adani Total Gas saw revenue rise 27% YoY to Rs 1,910 cr, while Infosys lifted net profit 12.2% to Rs 7,769 cr. Adani Green Energy reported a