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Australia places sanctions on Russian cybercrime groups

Australia places sanctions on Russian cybercrime groups

Russian cybercrime organisations that allegedly help cybercriminals launch ransomware and DDOS attacks have been sanctioned by Australia.

EU agrees on Russian sanctions targeting shadow fleet

EU agrees on Russian sanctions targeting shadow fleet

EU agrees on Russian sanctions targeting shadow fleet

EU agrees on Russian sanctions targeting shadow fleet

The EU has approved a fresh round of sanctions on Russia just hours after the US sanctioned two large Russian oil firms.

Man allegedly sent $650k to sanctioned Iran banks

Man allegedly sent $650k to sanctioned Iran banks

Man allegedly sent $650k to sanctioned Iran banks

Man allegedly sent $650k to sanctioned Iran banks

The AFP alleges a man sent $650,000 in international money transfers to banks in Iran that were subject to the Australian government's sanctioned list.

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EU states must share risk to use frozen Russian assets

EU states must share risk to use frozen Russian assets

Belgium wants guarantees it won't have to bear risks alone if Europe goes ahead with an idea to use frozen Russian assets to finance loans to Ukraine.

Australia urged to act after Israel genocide finding

Australia urged to act after Israel genocide finding

Leaders from 20 major international aid organisations are calling for Australia to act after a landmark report concluded that Israel is committing genocide.

Russia claims non-stop offensive on Ukraine frontline

Russia claims non-stop offensive on Ukraine frontline

A top Russian general says the strategic initiative in Ukraine 'lies entirely with Russian forces' and Moscow has captured 3500 square kilometres since March.

'Acts of aggression': Australia expels Iran ambassador

'Acts of aggression': Australia expels Iran ambassador

Australia has pulled the trigger on serious diplomatic moves to reprimand Iran after saying there was "credible intelligence" it directed attacks on home soil.

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Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed

Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed

Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed

Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed

A highly anticipated summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Concern as grey market Russian oil seeps into Australia

Concern as grey market Russian oil seeps into Australia

Concern as grey market Russian oil seeps into Australia

Concern as grey market Russian oil seeps into Australia

Ships have docked in Australia carrying Russian oil refined in third countries, raising concerns Moscow is evading sanctions to finance its war on Ukraine.

US lifts some Myanmar sanctions after plea for relief

US lifts some Myanmar sanctions after plea for relief

US lifts some Myanmar sanctions after plea for relief

US lifts some Myanmar sanctions after plea for relief

Human rights groups are outraged that the United States has removed several allies of Myanmar's ruling generals from a sanctions list.

Push to sanction Israel as 'inhumane killing' decried

Push to sanction Israel as 'inhumane killing' decried

Push to sanction Israel as 'inhumane killing' decried

Push to sanction Israel as 'inhumane killing' decried

Australia has been urged to sanction Israel after the government signed a statement condemning the denial of aid for starving Palestinian civilians.

EU targets Russia's energy revenue with new sanctions

EU targets Russia's energy revenue with new sanctions

EU targets Russia's energy revenue with new sanctions

EU targets Russia's energy revenue with new sanctions

The European Union has approved a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including a lower oil price cap to choke Moscow's oil revenues.

Australia slaps sanctions on Russian 'shadow fleet'

Australia slaps sanctions on Russian 'shadow fleet'

Australia slaps sanctions on Russian 'shadow fleet'

Australia slaps sanctions on Russian 'shadow fleet'

A shadowy network of ships Russia uses to trade goods such as oil in contravention of sanctions has been targeted by Australia for the first time.

Opposition calls on PM to take up Israel trip invite

Opposition calls on PM to take up Israel trip invite

Opposition calls on PM to take up Israel trip invite

Opposition calls on PM to take up Israel trip invite

The opposition's foreign affairs spokeswoman Michaelia Cash is calling on the PM to travel to Israel after he criticised the state for blocking aid into Gaza.

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Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade

A Labor backbencher is pushing for the Albanese government to impose sanctions on Israel and its top officials over its blockade of food and medicine in Gaza.

EU, UK go ahead with new Russia sanctions without US

Britain and the EU haven't waited for the US to join them in slapping more sanctions on Russia as they accuse Moscow of dragging its feet over peace talks.

Aid carve-outs for human rights sanctions endorsed

A parliamentary human rights committee has recommended reforms to Australia's sanctions regime to make it easier for aid organisations to operate.

Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court

The US president signs an executive order sanctioning the ICC, accusing it of "illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel".

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Extremist groups tipped to sidestep terror sanctions

Extremist groups will continue evolving to evade counter-terrorism sanctions slapped on them in a bid to curb escalating anti-Semitism, experts warn.

Tariffs on hold as Colombia, US reach deportations deal

US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs and sanctions on Colombia is on hold after the South American nation agreed to accept deported migrants.

Gaza crisis warning as Israeli aid agency ban condemned

Australia has joined a chorus of countries including Britain and Canada in condemning Israel's move to ban a Palestinian aid agency it accuses of terror links.

Australia imposes 'counterproductive' sanctions on Iran

Australia has imposed fresh sanctions on Iranian military figures over a missile strike on Israel that risked "a dangerous escalation" to the regional conflict.

Sanctions slapped on three Russian cyber criminals

Members of the cyber criminal group Evil Corp have been handed fresh economic sanctions and travel bans by the federal government.

Australia sanctions terrorists blamed for beach bombing

Senior leaders of designated terrorist group Al Shabaab have been sanctioned, with the Al Qaeda-linked cell most recently blamed for a deadly beach bombing.

'Right thing': Australia acts against Israeli settlers

Israeli settlers linked to beatings, sexual assaults and the torture of Palestinians in the West Bank have been sanctioned by Australia.

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