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The UK announced a partial easing of economic sanctions on Russia, allowing imports of certain fuels processed from Russian crude. This could affect global energy trade flows. (JETRO Business News) Key events: UK partially eases sanctions on Russia, allows imports of fuel processed from Russian crude (JETRO Business News)
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Latest Update: 2026-05-26
Sources
80
Mainland
4
HK/Macau/Taiwan
0
Overseas
76
Official
8
Non-official
72
Aggregators
2
Original-reporting Preferred
78
Chinese
4
English
37
Reference Links
200
Countries / Regions: Australia / Brazil / China / EU / France / Germany / India / Indonesia / International / Iran / Israel / Japan / Qatar / Russia / South Korea / Turkey / UK / USA / Ukraine
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Xinhua World · Mainland / OfficialChina News Service · Mainland / OfficialYonhap News TV · Overseas / MediaDer Spiegel International · Overseas / MediaKBS World News · Overseas / MediaBBC News (Top) · Overseas / MediaAl Jazeera Middle East · Overseas / MediaYonhap News Agency · Overseas / MediaRT News · Overseas / MediaYahoo News - World · Overseas / AggregatorGoogle News - World · Overseas / AggregatorNikkei Asia · Overseas / Media
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English coverage exceeds Chinese
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Linked products: SC Crude Oil / AU Gold / AG Silver / FU Fuel Oil / EC Europe Container Shipping / PS Polysilicon
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2026-05-26
2026-05-26
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  • The UK announced a partial easing of economic sanctions on Russia, allowing imports of certain fuels processed from Russian crude. This could affect global energy trade flows. (JETRO Business News)
Key Events
  • UK partially eases sanctions on Russia, allows imports of fuel processed from Russian crude (JETRO Business News)
Linkage
UK sanctions relaxation / Russian fuel supply increase / global oil product price adjustment
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / Yonhap News TV / Der Spiegel International / KBS World News / BBC News (Top) / Al Jazeera Middle East / Yonhap News Agency / RT News / Yahoo News - World / Google News - World / Nikkei Asia / The Hindu BusinessLine / Times of India / JETRO Business News
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2026-05-25
2026-05-25
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  • The US has ended sanctions waivers on Russian oil, leaving emerging economies like India facing a dilemma between energy access and geopolitical pressure. (The Hindu)
Key Events
  • US ends Russian oil waivers; India faces energy choice (The Hindu)
Linkage
US ends Russia oil waiver / India energy costs rise / Global oil supply tightens
Sources
Xinhua World / Nikkei Asia / The New York Times / BBC News (Business) / Yonhap News TV / France 24 #3 / ANTARA News Jawa Timur / Google News - World / BBC News (Top) / The Hindu / Yahoo News - World / ANTARA News Agency / Times of India / RT News / France 24 #2
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2026-05-24
2026-05-24
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  • US President Trump says the US-Iran deal is essentially negotiated, possibly involving nuclear issues and oil sanctions. If a deal is reached, restrictions on Iranian crude exports may be eased, affecting global energy supply. (O Globo Politics)
Key Events
  • Trump says US-Iran deal essentially reached, nuclear issue may see breakthrough (O Globo Politics)
Linkage
US-Iran deal / Iran oil exports increase / global oil supply up
Sources
China News Service / GOV.UK - Joint Statement on Strait of Hormuz / O Globo Politics / Google News - World / Le Monde International / Die Zeit Politics / Yonhap News TV / RT News / The New York Times / Al Jazeera Middle East / ORF.at News / Times of India / Akşam / DW German News Service / n-tv Politik / The New Indian Express / The Independent / El Mundo - International News
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2026-05-20
2026-05-20
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  • The US seized a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of transporting Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean, the third known such action. Meanwhile, President Trump said that if negotiations with Iran make no progress, military strikes could resume within days. (Yonhap News TV)
  • While pausing airstrikes on Iran, the US imposed large-scale sanctions on Iran's financial networks, ships, and related individuals, aiming to further cut revenue used by the Iranian regime for weapons development, supporting proxies, and personal enrichment. (Yonhap News TV)
Key Events
  • US military seizes another Iran-linked sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean (Yonhap News TV)
  • US pauses airstrikes on Iran but imposes large-scale financial and shipping sanctions (Yonhap News TV)
Linkage
US-Iran tensions / oil supply disruption risk / safe-haven demand
US sanctions Iran / oil supply disruption fears / risk-off sentiment
Sources
China News Service / RT News / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / The New York Times / Yonhap News TV / France 24 #2 / Yonhap News Agency / Yahoo News - World
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2026-05-18
2026-05-18
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  • 白宫发布美中峰会事实清单，中国承诺至2028年每年购买至少170亿美元美国农产品，并购买200架波音飞机。同时，特朗普政府加大对伊朗施压，要求其迅速提出停战方案，并可能重...
Key Events
  • 美公布美中峰会成果：中国承诺2028年前年购170亿美元农产品，施压伊朗
Linkage
US-China trade deal / Risk appetite up / USD weakens, equities rise
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / France 24 #2 / Yonhap News TV / Times of India / Google News - World / RT News / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Al Jazeera Middle East / China Government English News / Der Spiegel International / Ukrinform / France 24 #3
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2026-05-17
2026-05-17
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  • President Trump says US tariffs on China were not discussed at the summit, but China hints the topic was raised. (The New York Times)
  • The US does not extend the sanctions waiver on Russian oil, fully reinstating sanctions. This could affect global oil supply. (n-tv Politik)
Key Events
  • China hints Trump discussed tariffs at summit (The New York Times)
  • US sanctions waiver on Russian oil expires; sanctions fully reinstated (n-tv Politik)
Linkage
Tariff uncertainty / Risk aversion / Safe-haven demand
Sanctions reinstated / Oil supply tightens / Risk-off sentiment
Sources
Al Jazeera Middle East / Le Monde International / The New York Times / Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung - Politik / Yonhap News TV / n-tv Politik / Google News - World / Die Zeit Politics / The New Indian Express / SOL / France 24 #3 / 9News Australia / ERTnews / BBC News (Top) / Politika / El Mundo - International News / Yonhap News Agency BIZ / Yonhap News Agency (Vietnamese) / La Croix / La Tribune
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2026-05-16
2026-05-16
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  • 美国总统特朗普表示将就解除对中国企业购买伊朗石油的制裁做出决定。上月美国已制裁多家购买伊朗石油的独立炼油厂，包括中国恒力石化。
Key Events
  • 特朗普将决定是否解除对购买伊朗石油的中国企业制裁
Linkage
Sanctions uncertainty / Oil supply risk / Risk-off flows
Sources
China News Service / Yonhap News TV / The New York Times / Google News - World / France 24 #2 / UK Government News and Communications / RT News / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / The Hindu / DW Germany News / Yonhap News Agency / The Hindu BusinessLine / Times of India / France 24 #3
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2026-05-15
2026-05-15
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  • Trump and Xi hold talks in Beijing but no major trade deal reached. Talks are ceremonial but lack substantive breakthroughs. (BBC News (Business))
Key Events
  • Trump and Xi talks fail to reach trade deal (BBC News (Business))
Linkage
Trade talks stall / risk aversion / safe-haven demand
Sources
Al Jazeera Middle East / Times of India / Yonhap News Agency / France 24 #3 / BBC News (Business) / Nikkei Asia / Google News - World / UK Ministry of Defence / The New York Times / Yahoo News - World / France 24 #2
Reference Links
2026-05-14
2026-05-14
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  • India's finance ministry raised import tariffs on gold and silver from 6% to 15% to curb domestic demand, following PM Modi's call to reduce gold purchases. (Times of India [timesofindia.indiatimes.com])
  • US President Trump visits China with a business delegation, focusing on trade, technology, and rare earths. The US Senate approved Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair. (France 24 #2)
  • According to Reuters, US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are considering mutual tariff cuts on $30 billion worth of imports as part of managing trade relations, aiming to ease trade tensions. (Google News - World)
Key Events
  • India raises gold, silver import tariffs from 6% to 15% to curb demand (Times of India [timesofindia.indiatimes.com])
  • Trump's China visit focuses on trade, tech, and rare earths (France 24 #2)
  • Trump and Xi plan to cut $30 billion in import tariffs to manage trade (Google News - World)
Linkage
India tariff hike / gold demand drop / global gold price pressure
Trade tensions / safe-haven demand / USD / Gold up
Sources
France 24 #2 / Times of India / The New York Times / Nikkei Asia / Yonhap News Agency / RT News / Google News - World / BBC News (Business) / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / France 24 #3
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2026-05-13
2026-05-13
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  • A U.S. appeals court temporarily upheld the Trump administration's 10% global tariff, after a lower court had ruled it illegal. (Der Spiegel International)
  • U.S. President Trump departs for China, focusing on trade issues and attempting to downplay differences with China on Iran. (The Hindu)
  • A U.S. court paused a previous ruling that blocked Trump's 10% global tariff; a coalition of 24 states argued the tariff does not meet the standards of the 1974 Trade Act. (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Key Events
  • U.S. appeals court temporarily upholds Trump's 10% global tariff (Der Spiegel International)
  • Trump visits China focusing on trade, downplays Iran differences (The Hindu)
  • U.S. court pauses ruling blocking Trump's 10% global tariff (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Linkage
Tariff upheld / Trade costs rise / Risk-off flows
Trade talks progress / Risk appetite up / USD weak, EM FX strong
Sources
Xinhua World / IRIS - Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques / BBC News (Business) / Al Jazeera Middle East / RT News / Der Spiegel International / France 24 #2 / The New York Times / Google News - World / Yahoo News - World / The Hindu / Yonhap News Agency / The Hindu BusinessLine / Kremlin President News / France 24 #3
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2026-05-12
2026-05-12
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  • Ahead of Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, the US imposes sanctions on multiple shell companies for their involvement in Iranian oil exports to China. (Die Zeit Politics)
  • The US government asks a court to maintain Trump-era 10% global tariffs during appeal; the Justice Department warns that revoking tariffs could trigger a wave of claims from importers and undermine the trade agenda. (Anadolu Agency Politics)
  • The US imposes sanctions on 12 companies and individuals involved in Iranian oil trade, accusing them of helping Iran transport oil to China. (Anadolu Agency Politics)
Key Events
  • US sanctions multiple shell companies over Iranian oil shipments to China (Die Zeit Politics)
  • US government asks court to maintain Trump's 10% global tariffs pending appeal (Anadolu Agency Politics)
  • US sanctions 12 companies and individuals involved in Iranian oil trade (Anadolu Agency Politics)
Linkage
US sanctions Iran oil / China supply risk / oil price up, risk-off
Tariff extension / Trade uncertainty / Risk-off flows
Sources
Xinhua World / Yonhap News TV / El Mundo - International News / DW (Deutsche Welle) / The Independent / Die Zeit Politics / Yahoo News - World / Tagesschau / ORF.at News / Anadolu Agency Politics / France 24 #3 / El País Internacional / Google News - World / Evening Standard Politics / Global Issues News / Al Jazeera Middle East
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2026-05-11
2026-05-11
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  • US officials reveal that President Trump will discuss the Iran issue with President Xi Jinping during his visit to China, possibly pressuring China on Iranian oil purchases. (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Key Events
  • Trump to discuss Iran issue with Xi during China visit (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Linkage
US-China talks on Iran oil / supply disruption fears / oil price spike, safe-haven demand
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / KBS World News / Yahoo News - World / NPR Politics / The Independent / Die Zeit Politics / RT News / ORF.at News / Al Jazeera Middle East / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Yonhap News TV / Nikkei Asia / Google News - World / Anadolu Agency Politics
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2026-05-10
2026-05-10
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  • The US State Department sanctioned three Chinese companies for providing satellite imagery to support Iran's military operations, a move ahead of the Trump-Xi Beijing summit aimed at increasing bargaining leverage. (POLITICO Europe)
  • The US Court of International Trade ruled to reject President Trump's executive order imposing a 10% tariff on global imports, citing a lack of legal basis. (Yonhap News Agency (Vietnamese))
Key Events
  • US escalates trade dispute with China ahead of Trump-Xi summit, sanctions Chinese firms linked to Iran (POLITICO Europe)
  • US trade court rejects Trump's 10% global tariff (Yonhap News Agency (Vietnamese))
Linkage
US sanctions China firms / trade tensions escalate / risk-off across markets
Tariff blocked / Trade tensions ease / Risk appetite improves
Sources
NPR Politics / Tempo.co Internasional / Al Jazeera Middle East / NBC News Politics / Ukrainian National News (UNN) - Politics / Google News - World / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Anadolu Agency Politics / POLITICO Europe / Kremlin Presidential Office (English) / Yonhap News Agency (Vietnamese) / Sky News / il Giornale / Die Zeit Politics / Le Monde International / Kremlin President News / BILD Politik RSS / Geopolitical Futures
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2026-05-08
2026-05-08
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  • The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled 2-1 that Trump's 10% global new tariff under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act was illegal, after the Supreme Court had rejected similar tariffs in February. (KBS World News)
  • The court ruled that the 10% tariff imposed by the Trump administration was illegal, potentially affecting U.S. trade policy. (The New York Times)
  • The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that the 10% tariff imposed globally by the Trump administration under Section 122 of the Trade Act was illegal. The Supreme Court had previously ruled that reciprocal tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were illegal. (Yonhap News TV)
Key Events
  • U.S. trade court rules Trump's 10% global tariff illegal (KBS World News)
  • Court rules Trump's 10% tariff illegal (The New York Times)
  • U.S. court rules Trump's global 10% tariff illegal (Yonhap News TV)
Linkage
Tariff ruling / Trade policy uncertainty / Risk appetite shift
Tariff ruling / Trade policy uncertainty / Risk appetite
Sources
China News Service / Der Spiegel International / Yonhap News TV / Google News - World / DW (Deutsche Welle) / France 24 #2 / ANTARA News / Times of India / KBS World News / The Hindu / The New York Times / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East
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2026-05-06
2026-05-06
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  • EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič met with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Paris, demanding that the US comply with the trade agreement reached in July last year, including the 15% auto tariff. French President Macron called on the EU to activate the 'trade bazooka' ACI countermeasure tool. (Yonhap News TV)
Key Events
  • EU urges Trump to comply with trade agreement, Macron calls for activation of 'trade bazooka' (Yonhap News TV)
Linkage
EU-US trade tensions / risk-off sentiment / safe-haven demand
Sources
China News Service / Yahoo News - World / RT News / Al Jazeera Middle East / France 24 #3 / ANTARA News Jawa Timur / Der Spiegel International / Yonhap News TV / DW (Deutsche Welle) / BBC News (Top) / Google News - World / France 24 #2
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2026-05-05
2026-05-05
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  • US President Donald Trump again threatened to impose tariffs on the European auto industry, further undermining the previously reached Turnberry trade agreement. (Le Monde International)
  • US Treasury Secretary Bessent warned China to stop importing Iranian oil, ahead of high-level US-China talks, increasing sanctions pressure. (The New York Times)
Key Events
  • Trump again threatens auto tariffs on Europe, shaking Turnberry agreement (Le Monde International)
  • US warns China to stop importing Iranian oil, sanctions game escalates (The New York Times)
Linkage
Tariff threat / EU auto exports hit / Risk-off in EUR and equities
US sanctions escalation / China oil supply risk / Oil price spike & risk-off
Sources
China News Service / France 24 #2 / Yonhap News TV / Al Jazeera Middle East / Google News - World / Le Monde International / RT News / The New York Times / Der Spiegel International / France 24 #3
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2026-05-03
2026-05-03
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  • Trump's trade war leads to rising prices in India, rupee depreciation, and pressure on the government budget. (The New Indian Express)
  • China's Ministry of Commerce announces measures to block US sanctions on five refineries, escalating US-China trade tensions. (Yahoo News - World)
Key Events
  • Trump tariff war pushes up prices, weakens rupee, impacts budget (The New Indian Express)
  • China's Ministry of Commerce retaliates against US sanctions on five refineries (Yahoo News - World)
Linkage
Tariff escalation / INR depreciation / EM risk-off
US sanctions on refineries / China retaliates / Trade tensions escalate
Sources
China News Service / TF1 Info Politique / Yonhap News TV / Times of India / The Hindu / Al Jazeera Middle East / Google News - World / France 24 #2 / IRNA / The New Indian Express / Yahoo News - World / Der Spiegel International / Anadolu Agency Politics / France 24 #3
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2026-05-02
2026-05-02
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  • U.S. President Trump announced a 25% tariff on EU imported cars and trucks starting next week, escalating US-EU trade tensions. (Yonhap News Agency [en.yna.co.kr])
  • U.S. President Trump announced a 25% tariff on EU imported cars and trucks, accusing the EU of failing to comply with existing trade agreements, further increasing global economic uncertainty. (Al Jazeera Middle East)
  • U.S. President Trump announced raising tariffs on EU imported cars to 25%, accusing the EU of not adhering to trade agreements with the U.S., with the new tariffs taking effect next week. (France 24 #3)
Key Events
  • Trump announces 25% tariff on EU autos next week (Yonhap News Agency [en.yna.co.kr])
  • Trump announces 25% tariff on EU autos (Al Jazeera Middle East)
  • Trump raises EU auto tariff to 25%, effective next week (France 24 #3)
Linkage
Tariff hike / EU retaliation fears / Risk-off flows
Tariffs on EU autos / Trade war escalation / Risk-off, safe-haven demand
Sources
Xinhua World / Yonhap News Agency / Al Jazeera Middle East / France 24 #3 / Yonhap News TV / Google News - World / BBC News (Business) / Sky News / Der Spiegel International / BBC News (Top) / DW (Deutsche Welle)
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2026-04-30
2026-04-30
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  • China is pressuring EU member states to repeal the 'Made in Europe' bill, or face retaliatory measures. The bill aims to strengthen EU domestic industries and technology rules. (Google News - World)
Key Events
  • China pressures EU countries to repeal 'Made in Europe' bill or face retaliation (Google News - World)
Linkage
China threat / EU retaliation risk / trade disruption
Sources
China News Service / Xinhua Finance / Yonhap News TV / RT News / Der Spiegel International / The Hindu BusinessLine / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / BBC News (Business) / Ukrinform
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2026-04-28
2026-04-28
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  • In March, the EU announced new 'Made in Europe' rules requiring companies to use a certain proportion of EU-produced components when receiving public funds in strategic areas such as automobiles, green technology, and steel. China opposes this and threatens retaliatory measures. (The Hindu)
Key Events
  • China warns EU of retaliation if 'Made in Europe' plan is implemented (The Hindu)
Linkage
EU local content rules / China retaliation threat / Trade tensions escalate
Sources
China News Service / The New York Times / Al Jazeera Middle East / Yonhap News TV / Google News - World / Federal Foreign Office / France 24 #2 / The Hindu / ABC News / Die Zeit Politics / ANTARA News Agency
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2026-04-27
2026-04-27
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  • Trajectory (Escalating): U.S. cancels oil waivers for Iran and Russia, escalating sanctions pressure.
  • U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent clearly stated that oil sanctions waivers for Iran and Russia will not be renewed, significantly impacting both countries' oil exports.
Key Events
  • U.S. will not renew Iran and Russia oil waivers (Yahoo News - World)
Watch / Outlook
In the short term, this will further tighten global oil supply; Iran and Russia may circumvent through discounts or flag changes, but overall sanctions pressure increases.
Linkage
Sanctions tightening / oil exports decrease / oil prices rise / risk assets under pressure
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / Yonhap News TV / BBC News (Top) / Google News - World / The New York Times / ORF.at News / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / Ukrinform / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Times of India / El Mundo - International News / Die Zeit Politics / El País Internacional
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2026-04-26
2026-04-26
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  • The US Treasury announces the end of 'Epic Fury' operation against Iran and launches a new phase called 'Economic Fury', aiming to tighten sanctions through economic pressure. (El Mundo - International News)
Key Events
  • US launches 'Economic Fury' new sanctions phase against Iran (El Mundo - International News)
Linkage
US sanctions escalation / Oil supply risk / Risk-off flows
Sources
China News Service / elDiario.es Internacional / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / El Mundo - International News / Die Zeit Politics / Yonhap News TV / The Hindu BusinessLine / ANTARA News Jawa Timur / Mirror Politics / Tagesschau / Ukrainian National News (UNN) - Politics / Google News - World / n-tv Politik / ORF.at News / IRNA / PBS NewsHour / LIGA.net Politics News / France 24 #2
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2026-04-25
2026-04-25
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  • The US imposes sanctions on a Chinese refinery and 40 shipping companies over Iranian oil. (The New Indian Express)
  • China announces export controls on seven European entities, banning the export or transfer of 'dual-use items' originating from China in response to their arms sales to Taiwan. (The Hindu)
  • China bans the export of dual-use items to seven European entities in response to their arms sales to Taiwan, aiming to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity. (Yahoo News - World)
Key Events
  • US sanctions Chinese refinery and 40 shipping companies over Iranian oil (The New Indian Express)
  • China sanctions European firms over Taiwan arms sales, imposes export controls (The Hindu)
  • China bans export of dual-use items to seven European entities over Taiwan arms sales (Yahoo News - World)
Linkage
Sanctions tighten oil supply / Oil price up / Risk-off in equities
Export curbs / supply disruption / risk-off
Sources
Xinhua Finance / China News Service / RT News / The New York Times / El País Internacional / Yonhap News TV / The New Indian Express / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / The Hindu / Yahoo News - World / France 24 #2
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2026-04-24
2026-04-24
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  • The EU launched a new round of sanctions against Russia on April 23, covering energy, finance, trade, and media. (China News Service)
  • The EU passed its 20th round of sanctions against Russia, adding multiple Russian banks to the sanctions list, aiming to weaken Russia's energy revenue, military-industrial complex, and trade finance services, including the cryptocurrency sector. (Google News - World)
Key Events
  • EU imposes new multi-sector sanctions on Russia (China News Service)
  • EU's 20th round of sanctions against Russia: expands bank sanctions, targets energy revenue and military-industrial complex (Google News - World)
Linkage
Sanctions / Energy supply disruption / Risk-off
EU sanctions / Russian bank restrictions / energy supply & risk-off
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / El Mundo - International News / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Yahoo News - World / The Korea Times / Al Jazeera Middle East / The New Indian Express / Google News - World / Tagesschau / n-tv Politik / Anadolu Agency Politics
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2026-04-23
2026-04-23
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  • The EU is advancing finalization of loans to Ukraine and new sanctions against Russia, while Ukraine resumed a Russian oil pipeline to unlock loans. (Google News - World)
  • EU ambassadors have finalized approval of a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine and introduced a new sanctions package against Russia. (LIGA.net Politics News)
Key Events
  • EU prepared to finalize Ukraine loans and new sanctions against Russia (Google News - World)
  • EU ambassadors approved a 90 billion euro loan to Kyiv and new sanctions package against Russia (LIGA.net Politics News)
Linkage
Sanctions escalation / Energy supply risk / Increased demand for safe-haven assets
Sanctions escalation / Geopolitical risk intensification / Increased demand for safe-haven assets
Sources
Xinhua World / Xinhua Finance / China News Service / Google News - World / The Korea Times / POLITICO Europe / BBC News (Top) / Anadolu Agency Politics / The New Indian Express / White House Presidential Actions / RT News / Al Jazeera Middle East / LIGA.net Politics News / BBC News (Business)
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2026-04-21
2026-04-21
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  • Trajectory (Stable): U.S. continues imposing sanctions and blockade on Iran, recent ship seizures extend economic warfare strategy, no signs of easing.
  • U.S. military seizes Iranian-flagged vessel Touska, previously under sanctions, incident occurs near Strait of Hormuz (The New York Times).
  • Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran, continuing trade pressure (historical context).
Key Events
  • U.S. seizes Iranian vessel Touska (The New York Times)
  • U.S. blocks Iranian maritime trade (historical context)
Watch / Outlook
Sanctions measures likely to persist, exacerbating Iran's economic pressure; monitor other countries' reactions and potential trade frictions.
Linkage
Sanctions escalation / Iran's economy damaged / Regional instability risk increase
Trade restrictions / Global supply chain disruption / Commodity price volatility
Sources
Xinhua World / Xinhua Finance / China News Service / BBC News (Top) / Al Jazeera Middle East / The Independent / The New York Times / Google News - World / ABC News / RT News / Yonhap News TV
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2026-04-19
2026-04-19
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  • The U.S. plans to track, intercept, and board oil tankers and commercial vessels linked to Iran globally as part of 'Operation Economic Fury', aimed at cutting off Iran's key revenue and supply channels to pressure it into reopening the Strait of Hormuz and abandoning its nuclear program. (RT News)
Key Events
  • U.S. to board Iran-linked vessels globally within days (RT News)
Linkage
U.S.-Iran tensions / Oil supply disruption / Global inflation risk
Sources
Al Jazeera Middle East / The Hindu / Google News - World / Yahoo News - World / Anadolu Agency Politics / Ukrinform / NPR Politics / BBC News (Top) / RT News / Ukrainian National News (UNN) - Politics / ORF.at News / El Mundo - International News / France 24 #3
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2026-04-18
2026-04-18
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  • The U.S. imposed a blockade on Iranian ports, threatening Kharg Island as a key hub for Iran's oil exports and leaving civilians in distress. (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Key Events
  • U.S. blockades Iranian ports, Kharg Island oil lifeline threatened (Al Jazeera Middle East)
Linkage
Port blockade / Oil supply disruption / Higher prices and safe-haven demand
Sources
Xinhua Finance / Xinhua World / The Korea Times / Yonhap News Agency / Google News - World / Yahoo News - World / The New Indian Express / LIGA.net Politics News / Al Jazeera Middle East / BBC News (Top) / POLITICO Europe / Nikkei Asia
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2026-04-17
2026-04-17
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  • Trajectory (Escalating): The US expands the scope of its blockade against Iran, extending from material lists to global vessel interceptions.
  • US military expands the scope of material blockades on Iranian shipping, including weapons, crude oil, etc. (Xinhua World).
  • US military authorizes global interception of Iran-linked vessels, including oil and metals (The Korea Times).
Key Events
  • US military expands material blockades on Iran (Xinhua World)
  • US global strikes on Iranian vessels (The Korea Times)
Watch / Outlook
Monitor how Iran responds to the blockade and whether it escalates retaliation; trade disruptions may intensify supply chain pressures.
Linkage
Expansion of US blockade / Supply disruption risks / Rising oil prices and increased demand for safe-haven assets
Sources
Xinhua Finance / Xinhua World / Australian Prime Minister's Office - Media / The Korea Times / Yahoo News - World / Google News - World / RT News / Al Jazeera Middle East
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2026-04-14
2026-04-14
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  • The U.S. imposed maritime restrictions aimed at cutting off Iran's main source of hard currency, potentially affecting its oil exports and possibly pushing negotiations or exacerbating conflict. (DW (Deutsche Welle))
Key Events
  • U.S. maritime restrictions increase economic pressure on Iran (DW (Deutsche Welle))
Linkage
US sanctions / Iran oil exports drop / global supply risk
Sources
Xinhua World / Xinhua Finance / The Korea Times / Yonhap News TV / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / RT News / Yahoo News - World / DW (Deutsche Welle)
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2026-04-11
2026-04-11
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  • 特朗普政府的最新全球关税政策在周五面临联邦法院的法律挑战，可能影响贸易关系。
Key Events
  • 特朗普最新全球关税周五遭联邦法院挑战
Linkage
关税法律挑战 / 贸易不确定性增加 / 避险资产需求上升
Sources
Xinhua Finance / Ukrinform / Al Jazeera Middle East / France 24 #2 / Google News - World / Nikkei Asia / Le Monde International / El País Internacional / Der Spiegel International / Times of India / The Independent
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2026-04-10
2026-04-10
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  • The U.S. announces enhanced adjustment actions targeting aluminum, steel, and copper imports, aimed at adjusting the inflow of these metals. (Federal Register)
Key Events
  • U.S. strengthens aluminum, steel, copper import adjustment measures (Federal Register)
Linkage
US metal import restrictions / global trade tensions / risk-off sentiment
Sources
Xinhua World / China News Service / Xinhua Finance / NPR Politics / Ukrainian National News (UNN) - Politics / The Hindu / NBC News Politics / Yonhap News Agency / Yonhap News TV / Al Jazeera Middle East / RT News / Deutsche Welle German News / Google News - World / Ukrinform / Federal Register
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2026-04-05
2026-04-05
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  • Trajectory (Escalating): The US proposes expanding restrictions on Chinese technology; trade tensions escalate, affecting bilateral relations.
  • The Trump administration proposes expanding restrictions on Chinese tech equipment (Yahoo News - World).
Key Events
  • Trump administration proposes expanding restrictions on Chinese tech equipment - Yahoo News - World
Watch / Outlook
Monitor the specific content and implementation timeline of these measures, as well as potential Chinese countermeasures.
Linkage
Escalating trade tensions / Rising risk-off sentiment / USD and gold rise
Sources
China News Service / Times of India / Google News - World / detikNews / Valor Econômico Politics / Yahoo News - World / BBC News (Top) / O Globo Politics
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2026-04-03
2026-04-03
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  • Trajectory (Shift): US recently lifted sanctions on Venezuela, but today shifted to imposing tariffs on pharmaceuticals, indicating trade policy moving from easing to tension.
  • Trump signs order imposing 100% tariffs on some pharmaceutical companies and adjusts tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper (Global News), aiming to push for drug pricing agreements or shift production to the US.
  • UK and allies discuss sanctions to prevent Iran from blocking the Strait of Hormuz (BBC News (Top)), UK Foreign Secretary warns Iran will face comprehensive diplomatic and economic measures (Evening Standard Politics).
  • US Trade Representative report shows trade deficit decline and expanded market access (USTR Press Releases), but new tariffs may offset positive impacts.
Key Events
  • Trump imposes 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals (Global News)
  • UK discusses sanctions on Iran to open Strait of Hormuz (BBC News (Top))
  • US trade deficit improvement report (USTR Press Releases)
Watch / Outlook
Monitor paths for US tariff exemptions, reactions from pharmaceutical companies, and progress of EU debates on Russia sanctions.
Linkage
US tariff imposition / Heightened trade tensions / Supply chain disruption concerns / Rising risk-off sentiment
Sanctions discussions / Shipping risks / Oil price volatility / Global inflation pressure
Sources
China News Service / Xinhua Finance / Al Jazeera Middle East / Yonhap News TV / Global News / BBC News (Top) / Google News - World / RT News
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