Washington Signals Hardline Stance on Hormuz Access Amid Delicate Iran Negotiations.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a stern warning that the Strait of Hormuz must remain accessible to international shipping, describing current restrictions as illegal. This comes as the U.S. conducted 'defensive strikes' on Iranian targets despite an ongoing ceasefire and active diplomatic talks in Qatar.
US Court Halts Sanctions Against UN Human Rights Rapporteur Francesca Albanese.
A US federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking sanctions imposed on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, ruling that the Trump administration's actions likely infringed upon her free speech rights.
Havana Denounces Escalating US Sanctions as Systematic Collective Punishment.
The Cuban government has formally condemned the latest round of US sanctions, labeling them an illegal attempt at collective punishment against its citizens. As Washington expands its restrictive measures, diplomatic tensions continue to reach critical levels.
U.S. Reverses Stance: Short-Term Waiver for Russian Oil Shipments Extended.
The U.S. Treasury has extended a waiver allowing the purchase of Russian oil until May 16, reversing a previous decision to end the sanctions relief amidst global energy shortages caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East.













