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The Secretary of State has imposed sanctions on one company, Vietnam Gas and Chemicals Transportation Corporation, and one individual, Vo Ngoc Phung, due to their involvement in significant transactions related to petroleum products from Iran. These sanctions include blocking property and financial transactions under U.S. jurisdiction, prohibiting investments, and restricting imports from these entities. Additionally, visa denials and exclusions from the U.S. are mandated for certain officers and shareholders of the sanctioned entities. The decision was effective as of December 16, 2020.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced the addition of several individuals and entities to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action is based on the determination that these persons meet the legal criteria under specific Executive Orders related to harmful activities from the Russian Federation. As a result, all their property and interests within the United States are blocked, and U.S. persons are prohibited from conducting transactions with them. The listed individuals and entities are linked to Russia and China, and are involved in activities such as financial services that have been flagged as risky under U.S. sanctions regulations.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced that they are adding one or more persons to their Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action means that any property or interests these individuals have within the United States are now blocked. As a result, people in the U.S. are generally not allowed to conduct transactions with these individuals. The decision was effective as of December 17, 2024.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added several individuals from Uzbekistan to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. These individuals have been identified as being involved in serious human rights abuses. As a result, all their properties and interests in property within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally barred from conducting transactions with them. The publication of this information ensures compliance and raises awareness about these sanctions.

The Department of State has announced that several individuals have been added to the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List). This is because they have been found to be involved in harmful activities related to the government of the Russian Federation, as outlined in an Executive Order. These individuals now have all their property and interests under U.S. jurisdiction blocked, and U.S. persons are generally not allowed to engage in transactions with them. The list and more details about the sanctions can be found on the OFAC website.

The Department of State has published the names of individuals who are now on the Department of Treasury's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List due to harmful activities linked to the Russian government. As a result, these individuals' U.S. properties are blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally not allowed to conduct transactions with them. The information, along with the list, can be accessed on the Office of Foreign Asset Control's website.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced that certain individuals have been added to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This action means that all property and interests in property within U.S. jurisdiction belonging to these individuals are blocked. U.S. persons are generally prohibited from conducting transactions with these individuals. More details, including the list and additional information about OFAC's sanctions programs, can be found on their website.

In the Federal Register notice titled "Ibrahim Al-Qawaqneh, D.D.S.; Decision and Order," the DEA sought to revoke Dr. Ibrahim Al-Qawaqneh's registration due to his exclusion from federal health care programs after pleading nolo contendere to a charge of offering unlawful Medi-Cal remuneration. Despite being given a chance to defend himself, the DEA found that Dr. Al-Qawaqneh failed to take full responsibility for his actions, which led to doubts about his trustworthiness. Consequently, his DEA Certificate of Registration was revoked to ensure compliance with laws regulating controlled substances.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released a notice listing individuals added to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) as of January 17, 2025. These individuals have been identified based on meeting specific legal criteria, resulting in their properties and interests within U.S. jurisdiction being blocked. This means that people in the United States generally cannot legally engage in transactions with the individuals listed. More information about the sanctions and the SDN List is available on OFAC's website.

The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added new individuals and organizations to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This includes Rawa Majid, also known as the "Kurdish Fox," who is linked to the FOXTROT NETWORK, a significant transnational criminal organization based in Sweden. Any property these individuals have in U.S. jurisdiction is blocked, and Americans are usually not allowed to do business with them. The details of this action and more information about OFAC sanctions can be found on their website.