U.S. sanctions

  • Inside Court: Key Moments From Maduro and Wife’s Latest Hearing

    Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, made their first return to federal court since their January arraignment, as a U.S. judge weighed key legal disputes surrounding their high-profile drug trafficking case. The hearing, held Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Manhattan before Alvin Hellerstein, centered on whether charges against the couple should be dismissed and…

  • US Imposes Sanctions on Russian Media Outlet RT

    The United States has imposed new sanctions against the Russian state-controlled media organization RT, citing its alleged involvement in global covert influence operations, cyber activities, and election interference. According to a statement released by the U.S. State Department on Friday, RT’s operations extend beyond journalism and into cyber capabilities aimed at destabilizing democratic institutions worldwide.…