The EU has introduced new sanctions against Russia, blacklisting over eighty individuals and organizations. The sanctions target prominent figures like Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan and former ombudsman Pavel Astakhov, as well as journalists and companies including Lukoil-West Siberia and Gazprom Shipping.
China's Ministry of Commerce criticized the US for "continuously overstretching the concept of national security" and suppressing Chinese companies, stating these actions harm the global economic order and supply chains.
China has voiced strong disapproval of the US decision to blacklist several major Chinese technology and automotive companies, citing unfair treatment on the global stage. Beijing has warned of resolute retaliation if these measures are not withdrawn.
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council cautioned against a Taipei mayoral candidate's potential visit to China, citing his blacklisted status and safety concerns. China, meanwhile, welcomed Taiwanese participation in cross-strait exchanges.
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The US Defence Department has expanded its Section 1260H list to 188 entities, up from 134, targeting many Chinese tech and industrial giants. Companies like Wuxi AppTec, Unitree, and solar firms JA Solar and Trina Solar were included. China's foreign ministry criticized the move as discriminatory.
The US Department of Defense added WuXi AppTec to its list of Chinese military companies. Analysts predict minimal impact on the company and the broader pharma sector due to cost efficiencies and ongoing collaboration.
The Pentagon has added major Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, and WuXi AppTec to its "Chinese military companies" blacklist under Section 1260H. This expansion, bringing the total to 188 entities, increases reputational risks and raises concerns about future US investment restrictions, impacting investor sentiment and stock prices.
EU foreign ministers are set to approve a limited sanctions package against Russia and China on June 15. The package includes blacklisting four Chinese companies, restricting ships, and targeting individuals, while the EU continues to negotiate a more comprehensive 21st sanctions package against Russia.
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A doctor has received a suspended jail sentence and will lose his medical license for leaking a 'medical blacklist' of doctors and students who did not participate in a collective action during a medical dispute. The Supreme Court upheld the ruling.
Post-Brexit red tape, visa rules, and extra costs are significantly limiting work opportunities for UK actors in the EU, impacting both established and emerging talent, particularly those from working-class backgrounds.
The UK government is proposing a national blacklist for abusive air passengers to prevent them from flying with any airline. The scheme aims to allow airlines to share information on disruptive individuals, addressing concerns about rowdy behavior during peak travel times.
France's financial regulator warns crypto platforms without MiCA licenses by June 30, 2026, will face blacklisting and legal action. Paris may block licenses from other EU states if rules aren't uniformly applied.
Israel added to UN blacklist for committing sexual violence in warzones, with 31 verified cases against Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank.
Israel cuts all contact with UN Secretary-General António Guterres after being blacklisted for alleged sexual violence in conflict zones, calling the decision 'outrageous' and 'absurd'.
US intelligence agencies, facing a critical chip shortage, are using advanced AI models from Anthropic, a company previously blacklisted as a national security threat. A $9 billion emergency funding request aims to build secure data centers for high-end semiconductors needed for AI operations.
The US Treasury's OFAC has sanctioned over a dozen individuals and entities linked to the Sinaloa cartel, including Ethereum addresses, for their alleged involvement in laundering fentanyl trafficking profits through cryptocurrencies.
Canal+ has effectively banned hundreds of French cinema professionals for denouncing shareholder Vincent Bolloré's influence. This move, likened to McCarthy's red scare, raises concerns about media consolidation and potential censorship in France's cultural landscape.
Theater and performing arts professionals express solidarity with signatories of a tribune in Libération, denouncing boycotts, censorship, and blacklisting. They criticize Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada's response to artists' concerns about Bolloré group's influence on cultural spaces, calling it scandalous and disproportionate.
The FDP in Bavaria sharply criticizes Erlangen's "blacklist" of songs for the Bergkirchweih festival, calling it "woke symbol politics" and "patronizing." The city defends the list as a tool for "sensitization" to ensure a respectful festival for all, citing previous decisions against songs glorifying violence or hate speech.
Filmmaker Boots Riley discusses his new film "I Love Boosters," which uses shoplifting as a proletarian allegory. He clarifies his communist ideology, critiques capitalism's inherent theft, and addresses Hollywood's political pressures and his own blacklisting.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the arrest of Adys Lastres Morera, sister of the Executive President of Cuba's GAESA consortium, in Florida. Rubio stated Morera managed real estate assets in Florida while aiding the Cuban government, posing a threat to US national security.
Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada has threatened to stop working with filmmakers who signed an open letter warning of far-right influence in French cinema, particularly from media mogul Vincent Bolloré. The letter, signed by prominent figures, expressed concern over Bolloré's potential control of the UGC cinema chain.
