The EU, in its 21st anti-Russian sanctions package, blacklisted 15 Chinese companies and 11 from Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, UAE, and India. These entities are accused of supporting Russia's economy or defense industry, bringing the total blacklisted entities to 3,100.
The European Union has blacklisted Russian drone manufacturers, including Denis Merzlikin's ASFPV (producer of Veterok drones) and the Gortenzia design bureau, along with defense enterprises Rotor and Signal, as part of its 21st package of anti-Russian sanctions for supporting Russian armed forces.
The European Union, in its 21st anti-Russian sanctions package, has blacklisted the Indian branches of VTB and Sberbank, along with Indian companies Falcon Toolings and Zepto Microwave and Chip Devices Assembly. Restrictions on the banks are set to take effect on August 13, 2026.
US considers retaliation against Iran, new anti-Russian sanctions face uncertain Congressional approval, and Russia enhances drone attack defenses in Kaliningrad.
The European Union has added several Russian gold mining companies, including Nordgold Management and Yuzhuralzoloto, along with diamond exporter First Diamond Company, to its sanctions blacklist as part of a new package.
The EU has adopted its 21st sanctions package, adding 48 individuals and 168 entities to its blacklist, bringing the total to 3,100. The measures, including asset freezes and travel bans, take effect immediately upon publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
India's Union Ministry of Education has ordered a probe into NCERT's decision to blacklist a paper supplier for school textbooks. The inquiry will examine the process followed and potential implications for textbook production and distribution.
Hesai Technology, a Shanghai-based lidar manufacturer, is under scrutiny for national security risks despite being blacklisted by the U.S. Department of Defense. Experts warn that Chinese lidar could create backdoors for Beijing to access sensitive data, while the company's CEO denies these claims. Hesai's technology is integrated into various autonomous systems, including those of Nvidia, Zoox, and Amazon.
Ukraine's Mirotvorets database, listing "enemies of the state," has blacklisted Polish presidential chief-of-staff Zbigniew Bogucki, labeling him an "anti-Ukrainian propagandist." Bogucki responded by calling himself an enemy of "Banderism" and "historical lies."
A California judge has temporarily blocked the Department of Defense from enforcing a lobbying ban on Alibaba, allowing the company to communicate with the Pentagon while its constitutional challenge to the restriction is considered.
Senator Steve Daines voiced concern over "unfortunate developments" and "escalation on both sides" regarding new regulations that prohibit supplying dual-use goods to 10 Chinese companies and ban worldwide transfers of China-origin dual-use items to them.
Senator Steve Daines voiced concern over "unfortunate developments" and "escalation on both sides" regarding new regulations that prohibit supplying dual-use goods to 10 Chinese companies and ban worldwide transfers of China-origin dual-use items to them.
China blacklisted four Japanese government defense research institutes and tightened export restrictions on dozens of other Japanese entities. This escalates a months-long campaign to limit Tokyo's access to dual-use goods, with Beijing citing Japan's "new-style militarism" and urging it to "turn back from the wrong path."
Apple is seeking permission from the Trump administration to purchase memory chips from Chinese company CXMT, blacklisted for ties to the People's Liberation Army, amid a global chip shortage that has led to recent price hikes across its product line.
Apple is reportedly lobbying the Trump administration to allow it to purchase memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a Chinese company blacklisted by the Pentagon. This move comes amid a severe memory chip shortage and soaring prices, which have already led Apple to increase prices for its MacBooks and iPads.
تسعى شركة أبل للحصول على موافقة إدارة ترامب لشراء رقائق ذاكرة من شركة صينية مدرجة على القائمة السوداء، في محاولة لتخفيف الضغوط المالية الناجمة عن ارتفاع الأسعار.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense, challenging its inclusion on a blacklist of companies allegedly connected to the Chinese People's Liberation Army. Alibaba argues the designation lacks factual or legal basis and violates its constitutional rights.
Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against the US government in a California federal court, challenging its placement on a Pentagon blacklist. The company argues the designation, claiming it's linked to the Chinese military, lacks factual or legal basis and will impose severe operational penalties.
E-commerce giant Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against the US government, challenging its placement on a Pentagon blacklist. The company argues the designation, claiming it's linked to the Chinese military, lacks factual or legal basis and will severely impact its operations.
Alibaba Group Holding has sued the US Department of Defence to be removed from a blacklist of companies supporting China's military. The tech giant claims the Pentagon's action violated constitutional due process and free speech rights.
China has placed 10 US companies, including rare-earth firms and defense contractors, on an export control list and barred nearly 50 US companies from government procurement, in response to a US Pentagon blacklist of Chinese firms.
China has imposed export controls on 10 US defense and rare earths companies and banned government procurement of products from 46 other US firms, escalating economic tensions. This move is a direct response to the US expanding its blacklist of Chinese companies.
China has imposed export controls on 10 US defense and rare earths companies and banned government procurement of products from 46 US firms, escalating economic tensions. This move is a direct response to the US expanding its blacklist of Chinese companies.
AI startup Anthropic is preparing for a potential $1 trillion IPO but faces government opposition. The US Commerce Department has blacklisted its new AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, and the Department of War has migrated workflows away from its 'Claude' AI due to national security and military application concerns.
