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2 Indian nationals face U.S. sanctions for aiding Iran’s LPG trade
US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent. File | Photo Credit: AFP The U.S. has sanctioned more than 50 entities, individuals and vessels for allegedly facilitating Iranian energy sales, according to an official statement. Two Indian nationals are...
The European Union and the Pacific Community boost border security in Marshall Islands with advanced X-Ray technology
Photo: European Union Ambassador Barbara Plinkert and Marshall Islands Minister Anthony Muller, key handover of the Airport X-ray machine The Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) has received a state-of-the-art X-ray machine to reinforce border...

US sanctions over 50 entities for facilitating Iranian oil trade; Indian nationals named
Daijiworld Media Network - Washington Washington, Oct 10: The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday announced sanctions against more than 50 individuals, entities, and vessels for facilitating Iranian...

Indian nationals among over 50 entities sanctioned by US for aiding Iran’s energy trade
The US has sanctioned more than 50 entities, people and vessels including two Indian nationals for allegedly facilitating Iranian energy sales, in an attempt to dismantle “key elements” of Tehran’s “energy export machine”, according to an official...

US sanctions 9 Indian companies, 8 Indian nationals over 'participation' in Iran's energy trade
As part of its campaign of maximum economic pressure on Iran, the US has sanctioned nine India-based companies and eight Indian nationals as part of its latest Iran-related sanctions action, alleging that they have been engaged in trade of Iranian...

US sanctions over 50 entities, including Indians, over links to Iran oil trade
The United States has imposed sanctions on over 50 individuals, companies, and ships linked to Iran’s energy trade, saying the move will cut off funding for Tehran’s alleged terrorist activities. The latest wave of restrictions, announced by the...

US sanctions over 50 entities for aiding Iran’s energy trade, including two Indian nationals
The United States has imposed sanctions on more than 50 entities, individuals, and vessels, including two Indian nationals for allegedly facilitating the sale of Iranian energy products, as part of its broader effort to dismantle Iran’s oil and...

US sanctions over 50 entities, including 2 Indian nationals, for aiding Iran’s energy trade
The United States administration Thursday sanctioned more than 50 entities, people and vessels, including two Indian nationals, for allegedly facilitating Iranian energy sales, as part of efforts to dismantle “key elements” of Tehran’s “energy...

US sanctions over 50 Entities for facilitating Iranian Oil Trade; Indian Nationals among those targeted
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday announced sanctions on over 50 people, companies, and vessels for facilitating Iranian oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sales and shipments from Iran. The...

‘Dismantling key elements to degrade Iran’s cash flow’: Trump issues fresh sanctions on Indian nationals and firms over oil trade
The US Treasury Department on Thursday stepped up its crackdown on Iran’s energy exports by announcing new sanctions on several individuals and shipping companies, including a few based in India. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move aims...

US Sanctions Over 50 Individuals and Firms, Including Indian Nationals, for Iranian Oil and LPG Trade
The US Treasury sanctions over 50 individuals and entities, including Indian nationals Varun Pula, Soniya Shrestha, and Iyappan Raja, for facilitating Iranian oil and LPG exports. The sanctions freeze assets in the US. Washington: The US...

US sanctions
The United States has intensified its pressure on Iran’s energy sector, announcing sanctions against more than 50 individuals, companies, and vessels accused of facilitating Iranian oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sales. The action, led by...

Indian entities among dozens sanctioned by US over Iran oil trade
Seventeen Indian entities and nationals were among approximately 100 individuals, companies and vessels from several nations sanctioned by the US on Thursday in a sweeping crackdown on networks that have enabled billions of dollars worth of...
German unis return human remains to Marshall Islands
Their return to their place of origin marked the first time that remains have been returned to the republic in the north-western Pacific. In return, the Marshall Islands delegation presented those attending the ceremony with hair decorations in...

“We told you to stop” Marshall Islands to UN
GLOBAL cooperation remains crucial as nations face urgent challenges, highlighting the importance of collective efforts for peace, sustainable development, and human rights to ensure a prosperous future for vulnerable states like Kiribati....
Cook Islands PM Brown welcomes United States’ increasing engagements in the Pacific
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has welcomed the United States’ increasing involvement in the Pacific. Brown, who is also the chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, made the comments in the U.S-Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Dialogue in Port...

Growing Fiji–Australia business relationship
THE President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Dr. Hilda Heine, delivered a strong and emotional statement at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, calling on the UN to finally take responsibility for decisions that harmed...

Foreign aid cuts put adaptation finance pledge at risk, NGOs warn
Ongoing cuts by rich nations to foreign aid are threatening their pledge to double finance by the end of this year to help developing countries adapt to climate change, a new report has warned. Adaptation finance provided by developed countries is...

Pacific Tourism Organisation Commends the Republic of Marshall Islands’ Bold Step toward Sustainable Tourism
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) congratulates the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) on the launch of its High-Level Sustainable Tourism Policy and Development Strategy 2025–2030. This marks a significant milestone in shaping a tourism...
Sri Lanka indirectly linked to Iran’s ‘shadow fleet’ oil and LPG network hit by new US sanctions
The US Department of the Treasury yesterday said it has imposed sanctions on a global network of companies, ships, and individuals facilitating Iranian petroleum and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exports, including shipments that reached Sri...