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Stories tagged “sanctions” on Waqya.

Iran health. — Djokovic's return highlights Iran's unseen health battles. (featured)
Current Affairs

Djokovic’s return highlights Iran’s unseen health battles.

The return of tennis star Novak Djokovic serves as a stark contrast to the daily struggles faced by millions in Iran, where a healthcare system grappling with underfunding and sanctions faces an existential crisis.

15 Aug 2026 · 20:43 GMT 2 weeks ago
Iran Sanctions — Bessent's 'One-Two Punch' Against Iran Isn't As Clear As Admittedly Pr (featured)
United States

Bessent’s ‘One-Two Punch’ Against Iran Isn’t As Clear As Admittedly Promised

Will the US Treasury's new sanctions against Iran truly be a 'one-two punch' or just a repackaged version of existing policy, raising concerns about the credibility of US economic statecraft?

14 Aug 2026 · 16:38 GMT 2 weeks ago
Russia-West standoff — Putin's Ship Seizure Threat Raises the Stakes in Russia-West Standoff (featured)
Europe

Putin’s Ship Seizure Threat Raises the Stakes in Russia-West Standoff

Putin's bold move has sparked fear of a full-blown conflict, but Western leaders must balance punishment with caution to avoid a disaster.

12 Aug 2026 · 13:47 GMT 3 weeks ago
democracy — World's Silence Allows Dictators to Flourish (featured)
Europe

World’s Silence Allows Dictators to Flourish

The global community is being tested by the African Progressive Movement's urgent call for sanctions against those undermining democratic institutions.

10 Aug 2026 · 02:13 GMT 3 weeks ago
Ukraine Conflict — Ukraine Conflict Enters New Phase with Kyiv's Targeting of Russian E-C (featured)
Middle East

Ukraine Conflict Enters New Phase with Kyiv’s Targeting of Russian E-Commerce Giant

As Ukraine conflict intensifies, Kyiv's bold move against Russia's economy sparks debate over its consequences, with experts weighing in on the humanitarian crisis, economic fallout, and global implications.

8 Aug 2026 · 20:52 GMT 3 weeks ago
Strait of Hormuz — The Strait of Hormuz: Another Performance in a Long-Standing Drama (featured)
United States

The Strait of Hormuz: Another Performance in a Long-Standing Drama

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for global energy trade, has become a battleground for Washington and Tehran, with each side engaged in a high-stakes game of diplomacy and brinkmanship.

6 Aug 2026 · 13:55 GMT 3 weeks ago
free speech — The blurred lines of free speech on college campuses (featured)
United States

The blurred lines of free speech on college campuses

The stakes are high for student safety, institutional integrity, and the future of academic discourse, as universities struggle to manage protests and counter-protests related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

5 Aug 2026 · 14:30 GMT 4 weeks ago
U.S. job market — U.S. Job Market Shakes Off Iran Conflict, But for How Long? (featured)
United States

U.S. Job Market Shakes Off Iran Conflict, But for How Long?

The U.S. job market continues to defy expectations, shrugging off the economic shockwaves of the Iran conflict. But is this a sign of strength or a delayed reckoning?

4 Aug 2026 · 15:04 GMT 4 weeks ago
Oil — The Grim Dance of Oil and Global Stability (featured)
Middle East

The Grim Dance of Oil and Global Stability

The price of oil is not just an economic indicator; it's a grim reflection of a world where conflict dictates commodity prices.

29 Jul 2026 · 10:50 GMT 1 month ago
Israel conflict — Israel's Occupation Fuels a West Bank Inferno (featured)
Middle East

Israel’s Occupation Fuels a West Bank Inferno

The West Bank is on the brink of chaos as settler violence escalates, leaving Palestinians to face the wrath of an occupation that prioritizes expansion over their lives.

20 Jul 2026 · 18:25 GMT 1 month ago
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