A Tech Expo Shows What China Can Make, but Not Who’ll Buy It All
The vast Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou stood as a rebuke to U.S. efforts to hem in China’s technology. But the real competition is internal, and profits are hard to find.
Embargoes and Sanctions
Top Trump Aides Push for Ousting Maduro, Venezuela’s Leader
An opposition movement whose figures have met with U.S. officials says it is communicating with Washington on plans to dismantle Nicolás Maduro’s “criminal structure.”
Iranians Brace for Economic Impact of New U.N. Sanctions
Already suffering a 40 percent inflation rate and critical shortages of power and water, many in Iran expect conditions to get worse.
Russia and China Fail to Delay U.N. ‘Snapback’ Sanctions Against Iran Over Nuclear Program
The unsuccessful bid to put off the sanctions for six months over Iran’s nuclear program means they would go into effect early Sunday in Iran.
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Iranian Diplomats Are Barred From Shopping at Costco While Visiting U.S.
As the U.N. General Assembly met in New York, the Trump administration forbade the Iranian delegation from shopping at discount wholesalers, an apparent bid to inflame Iranian public opinion.
Zelensky Urges ‘Powerful Pressure on Russia’ at U.N. General Assembly
In a social media post, Ukraine’s president pushed leaders gathering in New York to strengthen their efforts to get Moscow to end the war.
Kim Jong-un Open to Talks if U.S. Drops Demand to Denuclearize
The North Korean leader’s comments came days after President Trump said he would travel to South Korea in late October for a regional summit.
How Oil Sanctions Made Russia’s Shadow Fleet Swell
Restrictions have made it costlier for Russia to ship oil by sea. But they have also expanded the illicit shipping economy, with lasting consequences.
How Russia’s Sanctions Evasion Could Create Lasting Costs
Restrictions have made it expensive for Moscow to ship oil by sea. They have also expanded the illicit shipping economy.