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UN Steps Up Pressure on Sudan’s Conflict with New Sanctions

April 29, 2026

The United Nations added new names to its list of sanctions this week, targeting key figures linked to Sudan’s escalating civil war. Among them is Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa, brother of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader, accused of helping fund and arm the group. Three Colombians—previously part

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U. S. Pushes for UN Action on Ships Breaking North Korea Rules

November 4, 2025

The United States is preparing to ask the United Nations Security Council to penalize seven ships. These ships are accused of breaking UN rules by shipping North Korean coal and iron ore to China. This trade brings in a lot of money for North Korea each year, between $200 million and $400 million.

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Iran and China's Oil Trade: Business as Usual?

September 24, 2025

Iran's oil minister, Mohsen Paknejad, recently stated that oil exports to China will keep flowing, even if the U. N. decides to reinstate sanctions. This comes as Iran and European nations are in talks to prevent these sanctions from happening. Iran and the E3 (France, Britain, and Germany) plus th