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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The United States has lifted the ban on Russian oil sales โ€“ expert: A big handshake to the Kremlin

The U.S. Treasury Department announced a temporary lift on the ban on Russian oil sales, which experts suggest may benefit Russia amidst ongoing complexities in global oil trading due to recent military actions in the region.

Mar 13 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

US authorizes the temporary purchase of Russian oil to contain price escalation

The US Treasury Department has authorized the temporary purchase of Russian oil in transit to mitigate soaring fuel prices caused by the ongoing war in Iran.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

US Eases Constraints: Allowed Trade of Russian Oil

The U.S. Treasury Department has issued a temporary license allowing the trade of Russian oil to mitigate supply issues amid rising prices.

Mar 13 โ€ข 06:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

The U.S. will allow the purchase of oil from this sanctioned country

The U.S. Treasury Department announced a temporary authorization allowing nations to purchase in-transit Russian oil to mitigate rising crude prices due to the war in Iran.

Mar 13 โ€ข 01:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

US allows sale of Russian oil at sea as Middle East war sends energy prices soaring

The US Treasury Department has temporarily authorized the sale of Russian oil at sea due to rising energy prices triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 13 โ€ข 01:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

USA temporarily opens for sale of some Russian oil

The U.S. will temporarily allow countries to purchase Russian oil that is already loaded onto ships, as stated by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Mar 13 โ€ข 00:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

New US license allows the purchase, transportation, and resale of gold from Venezuela

The US Treasury Department has issued a new license authorizing American companies to engage in activities related to the exploitation and marketing of Venezuelan gold, previously under sanctions.

Mar 6 โ€ข 20:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

The Trump administration allowed the sale of part of Venezuela's gold

The US Treasury Department has authorized certain activities related to the sale and import of gold from Venezuela, coinciding with the restoration of diplomatic relations between the US and Venezuela after the ousting of Nicolรกs Maduro.

Mar 6 โ€ข 19:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

US authorizes 30-day exemption to sell stranded Russian oil at sea to Indian refineries

The US Treasury Department has granted a temporary 30-day exemption for the sale of stranded Russian oil to Indian refiners.

Mar 6 โ€ข 02:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The revenues from Venezuela's oil exports will go to accounts of the U.S. Department of the Treasury

Venezuela's oil revenues will now be deposited directly into accounts managed by the U.S. Treasury instead of a Qatar fund, according to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Washington is moving to punish a Swiss bank for its ties to Iran and Syria

The U.S. Treasury Department is proposing to sever Swiss Bank 'M. Beyer Merchant' from the American financial system over allegations of unlawful support for entities linked to Iran, Russia, and Venezuela.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Nicolรกs Maduro's lawyer claims that the U.S. is blocking a license for Venezuela to pay for its legal defense

Nicolรกs Maduro's lawyer reported that the U.S. Treasury Department has blocked a license intended for Venezuela to fund his legal defense.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

US authorizes resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba amid fuel crisis

The US Treasury Department has authorized companies to seek licenses to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba to alleviate the island's severe fuel shortage.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The blockade of the island: The United States confirmed that it authorizes the sale of oil and gas to Cuba under certain conditions

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced that oil and gas sales to Cuba are now authorized, provided that the fuel is directed to private citizens and companies.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Due to humanitarian reasons, the U.S. will ease Venezuela's oil exports to Cuba

The U.S. Treasury Department announced that it will allow oil transactions to support the Cuban people amid ongoing energy crises in Cuba.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The US issued guidelines regarding resale licenses for Venezuelan oil for use in Cuba

The US Treasury Department announced a favorable policy for applications regarding the resale of Venezuelan oil to be used in Cuba, focusing on transactions that help the Cuban people.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

New American sanctions against Iran - Targeting 4 individuals, several entities, and oil tankers

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions on four individuals, various entities, and oil tankers associated with Iran.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The hideout of Mencho was tourist cabins targeted by the Treasury Department

The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was killed by Mexican Army forces in a tourist area of Tapalpa.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

โ€˜Menchoโ€™'s son-in-law would be the successor of the CJNG: US puts Julio Alberto Castillo, โ€˜El Chorroโ€™, in the spotlight

The U.S. Treasury Department identifies Julio Alberto Castillo Rodrรญguez as a potential successor to โ€˜El Menchoโ€™ of the CJNG, highlighting his influence and criminal activities.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

What is Kovay Gardens, luxury complex linked to CJNG and accused of tourist fraud by the US?

The US Treasury Department has sanctioned the Kovay Gardens resort, linking it to a timeshare fraud scheme associated with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Who is 'El Tolรญn', brother-in-law of 'El Menchito' targeted by the US for a CJNG fraud scheme in Nayarit?

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on individuals linked to a fraud scheme controlled by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Nayarit, including Josรฉ Luis Gutiรฉrrez Ochoa, alias 'El Tolรญn.'

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

From 'El Tolรญn' to 'El Tagayas': Who are the alleged CJNG operators accused by the US of time share fraud in Nayarit?

The US Treasury Department announced sanctions against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) for a network involved in time share fraud in Nayarit, Mexico.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: U.S. Freezes Assets of 8 Nigerians Over Alleged Cybercrime, Boko Haram, ISIL Ties

The U.S. has sanctioned eight Nigerians for alleged connections to terrorism and cybercrime, announcing asset freezes through its Treasury Department.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Is Trumpโ€™s Treasury Department Breaking Up? Sanctions Chief to Resign After Friction with Bessent

John Hurley, a key figure in U.S. sanctions, is set to resign from his position amid internal tensions with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Feb 16 โ€ข 03:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

With a golf course and visits to Disney World: This is the IMG Academy, a sports school where supposedly two sons of Mexican drug lords studied

The IMG Academy in Florida is under scrutiny for allegedly admitting the children of Mexican drug traffickers, according to the U.S. Treasury Department.

Feb 15 โ€ข 21:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Children of alleged Mexican drug traffickers studied at elite school in Florida, according to US Treasury

A report by the US Department of the Treasury reveals that the children of at least two alleged Mexican drug traffickers attended the IMG Academy in Florida between 2018 and 2022.

Feb 15 โ€ข 04:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Venezuela: USA grants licenses to 5 oil companies, including Eni

The U.S. Treasury Department has issued five licenses for oil extraction in Venezuela, following the fall of Nicolas Maduro.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Lib Dems plan to scrap Treasury for new โ€˜department for growthโ€™

The Liberal Democrats propose replacing the Treasury with a new department focused on long-term economic growth, aiming to create a cohesive economic vision for the UK.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

US authorizes exploration and production of oil and gas in Venezuela

The US Treasury Department has issued a general license allowing for the provision of goods, technology, software, or American services for the exploration, development, or production of oil and gas in Venezuela.

Feb 10 โ€ข 23:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen congratulates Prime Minister, State Department expresses enthusiasm for continued cooperation

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her party's electoral victory, highlighting the strong U.S.-Japan alliance and future cooperation.

Feb 8 โ€ข 23:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Gasoline and diesel, without fiscal stimulus; minimum price of Magna remains at $17.98 per liter

As of February 6, regular gasoline (Magna) is priced at a minimum of 17.98 pesos per liter, with no fiscal stimulus applied to the related tax, according to a decree from the Treasury Department.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP requests electronic ankle bracelet for owner of Ultrafarma and arrest of fugitive auditor involved in corruption scheme at the Treasury Department

The Sรฃo Paulo Public Ministry has requested the re-application of an electronic ankle bracelet for Ultrafarma's owner, Sidney Oliveira, who is under investigation for tax fraud involving the state Treasury, alongside the arrest of a fugitive auditor.

Feb 5 โ€ข 23:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Deposit certificates will be only digital; Treasury establishes new issuance obligation

The Treasury Department has announced that deposit certificates will transition to strictly digital formats, following a resolution aimed at digitizing processes within the financial system.

Feb 5 โ€ข 17:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

IRS confirms the tax-free payment of US$1,776 to 1.5 million people in the United States

The IRS and the Treasury Department have confirmed a tax-free one-time payment of $1,776 to 1.5 million service members, known as the 'Warrior Dividend.'

Feb 4 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
Crime & Justice

Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion

Donald Trump has initiated a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and the Treasury Department, claiming they mishandled his confidential tax records leading to significant harm.

Jan 30 โ€ข 01:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Washington obtains an exemption from global minimum tax for American multinationals

Washington has successfully secured an exemption for American multinationals from the 15% global minimum tax, which was hailed as a historic victory that preserves American sovereignty by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Jan 5 โ€ข 21:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
World

Who is responsible for the good business in Hungary?! NIS could fall into the hands of MOL

The U.S. Treasury Department (OFAC) has granted a license to JANAF, enabling the transportation of non-Russian oil to the Serbian Oil Industry (NIS), with potential new ownership by Hungarian investors as per Serbian President Vuฤiฤ‡.

Jan 3 โ€ข 09:25 UTC

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