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🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Trump's administration estimates Russia's potential gains from sanctions relief

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that easing sanctions on Russian oil could yield approximately $2 billion in revenue for Russia, which he considers negligible.

Mar 23 • 06:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Cuba: Electricity is gradually being restored after the second nationwide blackout in a week

Cuba is slowly restoring electricity following a second nationwide blackout within a week, amidst ongoing challenges from U.S. oil sanctions.

Mar 23 • 06:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Scott Bessent calls out 'terrible framing' during clash with NBC News host on Iranian oil

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended U.S. policy on Iranian oil during a heated debate with NBC's Kristen Welker regarding the implications of lifting sanctions amidst rising gas prices.

Mar 23 • 01:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

US Treasury chief defends Russian oil sanctions relief, says price cap limits Kremlin gains

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent supports the easing of sanctions on Russian oil, arguing it helps stabilize global markets and limits financial gains for Russia.

Mar 22 • 23:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

What you need to know about Iran today, with Matthew Doran

Iran has issued a severe warning against the Middle East in response to President Trump's ultimatum on the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to influence global markets and U.S. sanctions.

Mar 22 • 19:33 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Finnish president says US sanctions relief for Russia is 'very damaging'

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has condemned the relaxation of US sanctions on Russian oil, stating it has detrimental effects on Ukraine.

Mar 22 • 18:05 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Finnish president says US sanctions relief for Russia is 'very damaging'

Finnish President Alexander Stubb condemned U.S. sanctions relief on Russian oil, stating it harms Ukraine's efforts against the ongoing conflict.

Mar 22 • 17:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Talks about the US friendship with Belarus: a cunning plan by A. Lukashenko or a warning to V. Putin?

The article discusses the implications of the US easing sanctions on Belarus and highlights comments from Lithuania's presidential advisor regarding the lack of pressure to change sanctions policy from the Trump administration.

Mar 22 • 10:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Iran: This is how Donald Trump finances his enemy in war

The article discusses the U.S. government's decision to ease sanctions against Iran as a strategy to manage oil prices, highlighting the contradictory signals from President Trump regarding military actions in the region.

Mar 22 • 09:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

What lies behind the attempt to improve US and Belarusian relations: Lithuania may also face pressure

The United States has lifted sanctions on two Belarusian banks and the Ministry of Finance along with Belarusian potash fertilizer companies following discussions with President Alexander Lukashenko.

Mar 22 • 08:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Cuba experienced its second power outage of the week on Saturday

Cuba faced a significant power outage on Saturday, affecting over 10 million people, due to issues related to fuel blockades imposed by the U.S.

Mar 22 • 05:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cuba is plunged into darkness: Second blackout in a few days

Cuba experiences a second nationwide blackout within days, attributed to U.S. sanctions affecting its energy supply.

Mar 22 • 05:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cuba suffers second national blackout in less than a week

Cuba experienced its second nationwide blackout in less than a week on March 21, 2026, amid an ongoing energy crisis exacerbated by U.S. sanctions.

Mar 22 • 05:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

For the second time in days.. power failure in Cuba amid US oil blockade

Cuba experienced a second major power outage in less than a week, exacerbated by an ongoing U.S. oil blockade.

Mar 22 • 03:52 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in less than a week

Cuba experiences a second nationwide blackout in a week due to an overstretched power system affected by ageing infrastructure and US sanctions.

Mar 22 • 02:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

After Temporary US Exemption for Iranian Oil.. Tehran: "The Quantity is Exhausted"

Iranian officials respond to a temporary US exemption allowing the sale of stranded Iranian oil, claiming they have no remaining crude to sell.

Mar 22 • 00:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Cuba hit by a second national power outage in less than a week

Cuba is experiencing its second national power outage in less than a week, with the latest blackout, the seventh in a year and a half, beginning in the evening and linked to ongoing energy supply issues exacerbated by U.S. sanctions.

Mar 22 • 00:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Trump contradicts himself on Iran within 24 hours

Donald Trump has contradicted himself multiple times in a single day regarding U.S. policy towards Iran, raising questions about his administration's strategy in the region.

Mar 21 • 17:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The gas price could punish Trump: 'The major Achilles heel'

Rising gas prices linked to the Iran conflict may adversely affect Donald Trump's prospects in the upcoming midterm elections, prompting the White House to temporarily lift sanctions on Iranian oil.

Mar 21 • 17:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Relief from America, will India buy Iranian oil?

The US has granted temporary relief from some sanctions on Iranian crude oil, leading to increased opportunities for Asian countries like India to purchase Iranian oil.

Mar 21 • 12:16 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China and the Netherlands seek ‘pragmatic’ reset as Nexperia row rolls on

China and the Netherlands are looking to reset their relations amidst ongoing tensions regarding the Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, impacted by US sanctions.

Mar 21 • 09:50 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

After striking Iran, US eases sanctions on Iranian oil to curb prices

The US has issued a temporary license allowing the purchase of Iranian oil at sea, amid rising global oil prices due to tensions with Iran.

Mar 21 • 09:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The US lifts sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil that is in transit at sea

The US has temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil currently being transported by tankers, allowing for the sale, delivery, or unloading of this oil until mid-April.

Mar 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Iranian Oil Returns – India and Others Rush to Secure Shipments After US Sanctions Lifted

India is preparing to resume imports of Iranian oil following the temporary lifting of US sanctions, prompting a rush among Asian refiners to secure shipments.

Mar 21 • 07:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

"We don't have extra..." Iran shows Trump the mirror as the US allows oil sales

Iran has responded to the US's temporary easing of oil sanctions by stating that it does not have any extra oil to sell.

Mar 21 • 07:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Donald Trump considers ending the war with Iran, the US eases oil sanctions

Donald Trump indicates a potential end to military operations in the Middle East while Iran intensifies drone and missile attacks against Saudi Arabia and Israel.

Mar 21 • 06:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Unexpected Move by the US Could Reduce Soaring Oil Prices

The US has lifted sanctions on purchasing Iranian oil for a period of 30 days, aiming to lower skyrocketing oil prices amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Mar 21 • 06:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trump's Measures and Blackouts Force Cuba to Negotiate with the United States

Cuba's recent widespread blackouts and increased pressure from U.S. sanctions have compelled its government to negotiate with Washington for relief.

Mar 21 • 06:04 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

US removes sanctions from two Russian nationals

The US Department of the Treasury has lifted sanctions on two Russian citizens, Yurii and Lidiya Korzhavin, who were previously sanctioned for their involvement in the transport sector.

Mar 21 • 05:50 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

US lifts sanctions on Russian nationals, Russia-linked entities

The U.S. has lifted sanctions on two Russian citizens and entities linked to Russia amid changing geopolitical circumstances.

Mar 21 • 04:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Middle East crisis live: Trump considering ‘winding down’ war as US eases sanctions on Iranian oil; Israel launches retaliatory strikes

The article discusses developments in the Middle East crisis, including Trump's potential strategy to decrease military involvement as the US eases sanctions on Iranian oil, and Israel's military actions in response to attacks from Iran.

Mar 21 • 04:13 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cuba runs out of Russian oil: A ship headed for Havana diverts to Trinidad and Tobago after new US sanctions

A tanker initially headed for Cuba has redirected to Trinidad and Tobago due to new US sanctions preventing the island from receiving Russian fuel.

Mar 21 • 04:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'Oil and Gas Will Reach Ports in 3-4 Days,' US Official Announces on Hormuz

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil trapped at sea could see supplies reaching Asia within three to four days.

Mar 21 • 04:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The US relaxes sanctions on Iranian oil to bring 140 million barrels to the market

In a surprising move during the energy crisis, the Trump administration is easing sanctions on Iranian oil to stabilize prices amid ongoing conflict with Tehran.

Mar 21 • 03:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

The United States Temporarily Allowed the Purchase of Loaded Iranian Oil

The US has temporarily permitted the purchase of loaded Iranian oil, but further details are not available due to a page loading error.

Mar 21 • 02:09 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

US Allows Purchase of Iranian Crude Oil for One Month amid Concerns Over Domestic Gas Prices

The US has announced a temporary allowance for the purchase of certain Iranian crude oil to mitigate rising domestic gas prices.

Mar 21 • 01:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

America's U-turn amid war, significant exemption given on Iranian oil sanctions

Amid a crisis in the Middle East, the US has announced a notable relaxation of sanctions on Iranian oil, allowing it to be bought and sold under specific conditions.

Mar 21 • 01:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Middle East crisis live: US eases sanctions on Iranian oil as Trump claims he is considering ‘winding down’ the war

Donald Trump indicated the U.S. may reduce its military involvement in Iran and called on other nations to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 21 • 00:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea in bid to ease supply pressures

The US has temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran to alleviate global energy supply pressures amid ongoing conflicts.

Mar 21 • 00:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

US authorizes temporary delivery and sale of Iranian oil

The United States has granted a 30-day permit for the delivery and sale of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products, which is applicable only to oil already in transit.

Mar 20 • 23:35 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

USA opens for sale of Iranian oil for 30 days

The USA has granted temporary permission for the sale and delivery of oil from Iran for the next 30 days, a decision resulting from the US Treasury's new directives.

Mar 20 • 23:14 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

America exempts the sale of Iranian oil at sea from sanctions for 30 days

The U.S. has announced a 30-day exemption from sanctions to facilitate the sale of Iranian oil currently on tankers at sea.

Mar 20 • 22:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Iran declares that it has no oil surplus to offer to global markets

Iranian officials state that the country currently lacks any surplus crude oil for international markets amidst speculation of easing U.S. sanctions.

Mar 20 • 21:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

I. Vėgėlė and R. J. Jankūnas revealed what phrase about sanctions was said to them by J. Coale

US special envoy to Belarus, John Coale, met with Lithuanian officials, including Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė and several members of parliament, discussing sanctions against Belarus.

Mar 20 • 16:22 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump 'takes it out' on Cuba: Lifts restrictions on Russian crude... but excludes Havana

The U.S. Treasury has excluded Cuba from temporary sanctions relief on Russian crude while the island faces a severe energy crisis further worsened by U.S. oil blockades.

Mar 20 • 15:41 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Russia promises aid to Cuba, but does not comment on oil supply

Russia is discussing potential assistance to Cuba amid the ongoing U.S. fuel blockade, with a tanker reportedly on its way to deliver Russian diesel.

Mar 20 • 14:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Reports that Indian LPG tankers are preparing to sail through the Strait of Hormuz

Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers are set to traverse the Strait of Hormuz soon, following a pause in oil tanker movements in the region.

Mar 20 • 14:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Chris Wright: Lifting sanctions on Iranian oil will secure supplies to Asia within three or four days

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that lifting sanctions on Iranian oil currently held on tankers will ensure supplies reach Asia within three or four days.

Mar 20 • 14:08 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Volodymyr Zelensky wants the US to set rules for Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is calling for clear deadlines from the US regarding sanctions on Russia's energy sector, expressing concerns over the US decisions that may affect this situation.

Mar 20 • 13:58 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Volodymyr Zelensky wants the US to set timelines for negotiations with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the United States to establish clear timelines for negotiations with Russia, highlighting the impact of the Middle Eastern conflict on these dates.

Mar 20 • 13:58 UTC

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