Cuban Minister Resigns After Accusing Beggars of Faking Poverty
The labor and social security minister drew public outrage when she said “there are no beggars” in Cuba, where many people struggle to afford food.
Embargoes and Sanctions
Europeans Threaten to Reimpose Tough U.N. Nuclear Sanctions on Iran
“Snapback” sanctions will be triggered by the end of August if Tehran fails to make concrete progress to limit its nuclear program.
Behind Trump’s Tough Talk on Russia and Putin, Doubts and Missing Details
Pentagon officials said details were still being worked out, and experts doubted Mr. Trump’s threat of huge tariffs for Russian trading partners.
Trump Threatens Russia With Sanctions and Vows U.S. Weapon Support for Ukraine
The president also warned Russia that he would impose a new round of punishing sanctions if it did not agree to a peace deal within 50 days.
Want to Understand Russia? Visit Dubai.
It’s a key refuge for Moscow’s wealthy, including the record producer Iosif Prigozhin. He insists he still loves President Vladimir V. Putin, no matter what you’ve heard.
Behind Trump’s Decision to Tax Brazil to Save Bolsonaro
Right-wing Brazilians wanted sanctions against the judge prosecuting Brazil’s former president. President Trump opted for something far bigger — tariffs.
Trump Seems to Be Warming to What Europe Wants for Ukraine: New Russia Sanctions
Flattery and pressure — coupled with President Trump’s growing dissatisfaction with President Vladimir V. Putin — have helped build momentum for new economic punishments.
Thune Says Russia Sanctions Vote Could Come as Soon as This Month
Momentum has been building behind a bipartisan bill to impose sanctions on countries that purchase Russian oil, as Republicans work behind the scenes to win President Trump’s support.
Wildfires Scar Syria Anew
The country is experiencing its worst drought in decades, which has set the conditions for the blazes to scorch an area the size of Washington, D.C.
U.S. Botched a Deal to Swap Venezuelans in El Salvador for American Prisoners
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the U.S. envoy to Venezuela were both working on different deals and ended up at cross purposes.