sanctions
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The New York Times reported that Artan’s name is similar to that of a man identified as linked to Al Shabab, a group that has been the target of U.S. government sanctions.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Still, Beijing remains an economic anchor for North Korea, whose economy has been hobbled for years by international sanctions over its nuclear programme.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
In addition to the challenge of finding the appropriate music for a 1970s spy thriller set in Russia, “Ponies” music supervisor Kier Lehman couldn’t license any music from the country due to current international sanctions.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
China is North Korea's most important political and economic partner, and a lifeline in the face of heavy international sanctions over its nuclear weapons programme.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
In person, he was just as warm and thoughtful, though we differed markedly on the issues of the armed struggle and sanctions.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
