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Executive Order 14014, issued by President Joseph R. Biden Jr., declares a national emergency concerning the situation in Burma following a military coup on February 1, 2021. The order blocks property and interests in property of certain foreign individuals involved in activities undermining democracy, human rights abuses, and other harmful actions in Burma. It also suspends the entry of these individuals into the United States and outlines measures to prevent transactions that would circumvent the order. The order empowers the Secretary of the Treasury and other agencies to implement and enforce these restrictions.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released a notice listing individuals, companies, and vessels that have been added to the OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This designation is based on various legal criteria, primarily relating to activities in the Russian Federation's energy and financial services sectors. The properties and interests of these entities, under the U.S. jurisdiction, are blocked, and American citizens and companies are generally restricted from conducting transactions with them. The notice includes detailed information, including dates, contact details, and online resources for further information on these sanctions.

The State Department has designated Niamat Hama Rahim Hama Sharif, also known as Saed Tawealy and Sa'ad Tawela, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. This designation was made under Executive Order 13224, which targets leaders of terrorist groups, in this case, the al-Qa'ida Kurdish Battalions. The order blocks any property or interests Sharif might have in the U.S. Additionally, it's noted that no advance notice will be provided to Sharif about this action, as it could make the order ineffective.

The Department of State has published the names of individuals added to the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons. This action is a result of these individuals meeting specific legal criteria under an Executive Order concerning harmful activities by the Russian government. As a consequence, their property and interests within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally prohibited from conducting transactions with them. Additionally, several Russian vessels, including research and drilling ships, have been identified as having interests tied to these individuals and organizations.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has updated its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This list now includes certain people and vessels whose property and interests are blocked under U.S. law due to their connections with sanctioned entities. U.S. individuals and entities are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with those listed. This action, effective February 24, 2025, includes several crude oil tankers linked to blocked companies under Executive Order 13902.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced a new action against certain individuals, adding them to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This action, effective from January 15, 2025, blocks all property and interests in property these individuals have within U.S. jurisdiction. Additionally, Americans are generally prohibited from conducting transactions with the listed individuals. More information and the updated list can be accessed on OFAC's website.

The Department of State has implemented sanctions against fourteen individuals under Executive Order 13936 related to Hong Kong normalization. These individuals have been identified as leaders or officials involved in creating or enforcing China's National Security Law in Hong Kong. As a result, their property and interests within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and Americans are generally prohibited from doing business with them. The determination was made effective as of December 7, 2020, and they have been added to the Specially Designated and Blocked Persons List.

The State Department has designated Sultan Yusuf Hasan al-'Arif, also known by several aliases, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. This action is taken under Executive Order 13224, which targets leaders of terrorist groups like al-Qa'ida. As a result, Sultan al-'Arif's property and interests within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked. The Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, determined that providing prior notice to al-'Arif could undermine the effectiveness of these measures, as it might allow for the rapid transfer of funds.