International sanctions14 May 2025Celebrations on the streets of Syria as US sanctions liftedCelebrations on the streets of Syria as US sanctions lifted14 May 202524 Apr 2025UK lifts sanctions on Syrian defence ministryRestrictions are also being eased on the financial services and energy sectors to help investment.24 Apr 20257 Feb 2025Venezuela calls US seizure of plane 'brazen theft'The US says the Venezuelan aircraft was involved in violations of US export control and sanctions laws.7 Feb 202517 Oct 2024US sanctions Chinese firms behind Russian drones, as Zelensky calls for 'pressure'The US Treasury announces the move after the Ukrainian president called out China's involvement in Russian arms.17 Oct 202417 May 2024How is China helping out sanctioned Russia?Vladimir Putin visits Beijing this week, as it faces accusations of supporting Moscow's war in Ukraine.17 May 202418 Apr 2024US and UK extend sanctions against IranMeasures against Tehran's drone programme are issued jointly in response to Saturday's attack on Israel.18 Apr 20248 Mar 2024US condemns expulsion of aid workers from ZimbabweThe US says the workers were legally admitted to the country to support democratic reform.8 Mar 20245 Mar 2024US slaps fresh sanctions on Zimbabwe leadersWashington says the new tariffs on President Mnangagwa and other officials are more targeted.5 Mar 202423 Feb 2024US targets Russia with more than 500 new sanctionsThe new restrictions are related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the death of Alexei Navalny.23 Feb 2024...