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China Invokes First-ever "Blocking Order" Against US Sanctions: Report
The move specifically protects five major Chinese petrochemical firms recently targeted by Washington for their alleged involvement in the Iranian oil trade.
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Under Cover Of Trade Truce With Trump, China Expands Economic Pressure Toolkit
When U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping last October, he rated the summit a "12 out of 10," and the White House said China would
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Scammers Offer Passage to Ships Stranded Near Strait of Hormuz in Exchange for Crypto: Report
Scammers posing as Iranian officials are targeting ships stranded at the Strait of Hormuz, demanding crypto payments for safe passage. Authorities warn that such transactions could carry sanctions risks, adding financial fraud concerns to an already tense geopolitical situation in a key global trade route.
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Russian-Based Crypto Exchange Grinex Halts Operation After $14 Million Hack
Grinex has halted trading after losing $13.4 million in a cyberattack suspected to involve highly sophisticated actors. The incident has raised concerns over security and compliance, especially as the exchange faces scrutiny due to its links with previously sanctioned platforms.
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How A US Blockade On Iran Is Forcing Sanctioned Ships To Turn Back
Iran-linked vessels appear to have jammed or faked their locations in some instances, complicating an uncertain and risky shipping situation.
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Iran Crude To Return? Tanker Carrying 600,000 Barrels Signals Gujarat Port
India's crude oil purchase from Iran comes on the back of the US offering a 30-day waiver (which expires April 19 and covers pre-loaded cargo only) of sanctions in light of global energy disruptions due to its war on Iran.
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Gujarat's Empty Diamond Trading Hub Mirrors Pain For $80 Billion Industry
The Surat Diamond Bourse was billed as the future of an industry. Spanning more floor space than the Pentagon, the $350 million complex in Gujarat includes nine sleek towers with sloping facades and enough space to accommodate thousands of traders.
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US Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions To Allow Trade As Iran War Drives Up Prices
US companies will be allowed to do business with Venezuela's state-owned oil and gas company after the Treasury Department eased sanctions, with some limitations, on Wednesday.
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Why Russia's Putin May Be The Biggest Winner Of Trump's Iran War
For most of last year, since Donald Trump returned to the White House, Washington has sought to starve Russia's energy trade, fueling what it called Moscow's "war machine", in part by removing one of its most loyal customers -- India.
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Mystery Bank In Beijing Behind China's Silence On The US-Iran Conflict?
Kunlun, a small commercial lender controlled by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), became the financial artery for China-Iran oil trade when US sanctions choked Iran's access to dollars.
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China Invokes First-ever "Blocking Order" Against US Sanctions: Report
The move specifically protects five major Chinese petrochemical firms recently targeted by Washington for their alleged involvement in the Iranian oil trade.
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Under Cover Of Trade Truce With Trump, China Expands Economic Pressure Toolkit
When U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping last October, he rated the summit a "12 out of 10," and the White House said China would
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Scammers Offer Passage to Ships Stranded Near Strait of Hormuz in Exchange for Crypto: Report
Scammers posing as Iranian officials are targeting ships stranded at the Strait of Hormuz, demanding crypto payments for safe passage. Authorities warn that such transactions could carry sanctions risks, adding financial fraud concerns to an already tense geopolitical situation in a key global trade route.
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Russian-Based Crypto Exchange Grinex Halts Operation After $14 Million Hack
Grinex has halted trading after losing $13.4 million in a cyberattack suspected to involve highly sophisticated actors. The incident has raised concerns over security and compliance, especially as the exchange faces scrutiny due to its links with previously sanctioned platforms.
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How A US Blockade On Iran Is Forcing Sanctioned Ships To Turn Back
Iran-linked vessels appear to have jammed or faked their locations in some instances, complicating an uncertain and risky shipping situation.
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Iran Crude To Return? Tanker Carrying 600,000 Barrels Signals Gujarat Port
India's crude oil purchase from Iran comes on the back of the US offering a 30-day waiver (which expires April 19 and covers pre-loaded cargo only) of sanctions in light of global energy disruptions due to its war on Iran.
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Gujarat's Empty Diamond Trading Hub Mirrors Pain For $80 Billion Industry
The Surat Diamond Bourse was billed as the future of an industry. Spanning more floor space than the Pentagon, the $350 million complex in Gujarat includes nine sleek towers with sloping facades and enough space to accommodate thousands of traders.
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US Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions To Allow Trade As Iran War Drives Up Prices
US companies will be allowed to do business with Venezuela's state-owned oil and gas company after the Treasury Department eased sanctions, with some limitations, on Wednesday.
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Why Russia's Putin May Be The Biggest Winner Of Trump's Iran War
For most of last year, since Donald Trump returned to the White House, Washington has sought to starve Russia's energy trade, fueling what it called Moscow's "war machine", in part by removing one of its most loyal customers -- India.
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Mystery Bank In Beijing Behind China's Silence On The US-Iran Conflict?
Kunlun, a small commercial lender controlled by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), became the financial artery for China-Iran oil trade when US sanctions choked Iran's access to dollars.
