insert_link Business / Economics China says US plan to toughen semiconductor curb will backfire Beijing says the US plan of coercing other countries into going after China's semiconductor industry will backfire. It follows a report by Bloomberg that said Donald Trump's administration is sketching out tougher versions of US semiconductor curbs and pressuring key allies to escalate their restrictions on China's chip industry. Laura Westbrook has more. today26 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa MK Party Accuses AfriForum of Lobbying US for Sanctions on South Africa In South Africa, the MK Party says AfriForum is lobbying the US government to impose punitive economic measures on South Africa, adding that this is a deliberate attempt to weaken the state. The party has opened a treason case against the lobby group, following US president Donald Trump's decision to cut financial aid to South Africa. He also offered refugee status to Afrikaners. MK Party’s deputy president, John Hlophe, says […] today11 February, 2025
insert_link World Amnesty International criticizes Trump’s sanctions against ICC Amnesty International says US President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing economic sanctions against the International Criminal Court is reckless and vindictive. The order imposes asset freezes and travel bans against ICC staff who were involved in efforts to investigate or prosecute US citizens and certain allies, including Israel. Amnesty International says institutions like the ICC are needed more than ever, to advance human rights protections, prevent future […] today7 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa Risk Analysis Centre Warns of Possible US Sanctions on SA Officials The Centre for Risk Analysis has cautioned that South African officials involved in shaping policies on Iran, China, Russia, and Israel could face targeted sanctions from the United States. The organization notes that officials directly linked to corruption are particularly vulnerable. According to the centre, South Africa’s renewed legal action against Israel further increases the likelihood of sanctions. Analyst Chris Hattingh warns that Washington may impose measures as a signal […] today5 February, 2025
insert_link World Iran to sue Pakistan at Paris court over gas pipeline Iran says it has given Pakistan a final warning, claiming it will file a lawsuit against Islamabad at the Paris Arbitration Court over the stalled construction of the cross-border gas pipeline project. The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project has been stalled for ten years, with the US warning Islamabad of sanctions over its engagement with Tehran. today27 August, 2024
insert_link World India brushes aside concerns about US sanctions after inking Iran port deal India's foreign minister has brushed aside concerns about potential sanctions from the U.S after inking a 10 year deal to maintain a crucial port in Iran. On Tuesday, the US state department had said the US continues to enforce sanctions on Tehran and any country considering business deals with it should consider the potential risks. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. today15 May, 2024
insert_link Africa US imposes new sanctions on Zimbabwe The US has imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa for corruption and human rights abuses. The order, according to the BBC, also affects other senior leaders in the country - blocking their assets in the US and barring them from unofficial travel there. The new sanctions replace a broader programme that was introduced two decades ago. The White House said, “We continue to witness gross abuses of political, economic, […] today5 March, 2024
