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- 01Japan targets 35 shadow fleet ships in first vessel sanctionsJapan has sanctioned 35 ships from the so-called shadow fleet, marking the first time the country has taken such action against vessels suspected of being used for illicit activities.Policy change2026-10-05 15:45
- 02UK Sanctions 12 More Russian Oil Tankers, Increasing Restrictions on Arctic ShippingThe UK sanctioned 12 more Russian oil tankers, bringing the total to over 600, as the number of sanctioned and shadow-fleet vessels using the Northern Sea Route has increased sharply.New primary claim2026-10-08 22:10
- 03Britain downscales and renames Jerusalem consulate after Israel orders closureBritain renames its Jerusalem consulate as the 'UK Mission' and downscales operations after Israel orders closure over sanctions on West Bank settlements.Policy change2026-10-08 15:27
- 04Cardano Launches CIP-0113 Token Standard Allowing Issuers to Restrict Asset TransfersCardano's CIP-0113 token standard enables regulated asset issuers to enforce identity checks, sanctions controls, and other transfer rules, embedding compliance checks into the token itself.Technology announcement2026-10-07 12:11
- 05Israel moves to close British consulate in East JerusalemWorkers removed the British consulate’s signs after Israel ordered it closed in response to Britain’s planned sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The consulate serves Palestinians in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza; the report says the closure order does not affect the British embassy in Tel Aviv.New primary claim2026-10-08 15:00
- 06Russian Foreign Ministry criticizes additional sanctions against Japan and announces countermeasuresThe Russian Foreign Ministry criticized the Japanese government's additional sanctions and hinted at countermeasures. The Japanese government stated that it is continuing the military invasion of Ukraine.Policy change2026-10-06 05:30
- 07LNG Shipments Through Hormuz Increase and Iranian Oil Flows to Tajikistan Despite SanctionsLNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have reached their highest level since the Iran war began, and Iranian oil is now flowing to Tajikistan despite U.S. sanctions.Growing coverage2026-10-03 03:00
- 08Iran's Oil Minister Resigns Amid U.S. BlockadeIran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad resigned, and President Masoud Pezeshkian appointed NIOC chief Hamid Bovard as acting oil minister. The U.S. is trying to cut off Iran’s oil exports, and Bovard, who is under U.S. sanctions, now takes over.Policy change2026-10-06 01:30