US sanctions News & Analysis

March 22, 2026 • 3 min read • David Okonkwo

Cuba's Energy Crisis Deepens with Second Nationwide Blackout

Cuba suffers its second island-wide blackout in a week amidst a worsening energy crisis influenced by US sanctions on oil imports.

#Cuba #energy crisis #US sanctions

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Possible US Easing on Iran Oil Sanctions: Geopolitical Shift

Al Jazeera

March 20, 2026 • 3 min read • James Chen

Possible US Easing on Iran Oil Sanctions: Geopolitical Shift

US considers lifting Iranian oil sanctions, signaling shifts in diplomacy and impacting geopolitical landscapes.

#Iran #US sanctions #Middle East oil

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US Waives Sanctions Allowing India to Import Russian Oil Amid Crisis

The Guardian

March 15, 2026 • 3 min read • Elena Vasquez

US Waives Sanctions Allowing India to Import Russian Oil Amid Crisis

US grants India 30-day waiver to import Russian oil, aiming to stabilize global markets amid escalating Middle East tensions.

#US sanctions #India-Russia relations #Middle East crisis

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US Eases Russian Oil Sanctions: Economic and Geopolitical Impact

France 24

March 14, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

US Eases Russian Oil Sanctions: Economic and Geopolitical Impact

Amid Iran's blockade of Hormuz, US eases Russian oil sanctions, stirring criticism and raising questions about market stability and geopolitical tactics.

#US sanctions #Russian oil #global markets

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US Grants Waiver to India for Russian Oil Amid Middle East Tensions

The Guardian

March 13, 2026 • 3 min read • Elena Vasquez

US Grants Waiver to India for Russian Oil Amid Middle East Tensions

US allows India to buy Russian oil amid Iran conflict, stabilizing global supply and prices.

#US sanctions #India oil imports #Middle East crisis

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Cuba's Energy Crisis Deepens with Widespread Power Outage

The Guardian

March 05, 2026 • 3 min read • David Okonkwo

Cuba's Energy Crisis Deepens with Widespread Power Outage

A major power outage leaves millions across western Cuba without electricity as the island grapples with oil shortages and US sanctions.

#Cuba #blackout #US sanctions

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US Sanctions Ease on Cuba Amid Humanitarian Crisis

Al Jazeera

February 27, 2026 • 3 min read • James Chen

US Sanctions Ease on Cuba Amid Humanitarian Crisis

The US has eased its stringent fuel embargo on Cuba as international concern grows over the country's severe humanitarian situation, highlighting geopolitical tensions.