Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions

UK sanctions 30 people worldwide over human rights abuses
Those sanctioned by Britain in coordination with international partners include Russian and Iranian officials.
Published On 9 Dec 2022
EU dismisses sanctions by Iran as ‘politically motivated’
Iran announced sanctions against EU institutions and individuals, alleging they are ‘supporting terrorist groups’.
Published On 27 Oct 2022
ACLU asks top US court to review law against boycotting Israel
Arkansas anti-BDS law infringes on freedom of expression granted by US Constitution, rights group tells Supreme Court.
Published On 20 Oct 2022
Ben & Jerry’s founder: Unilever violating deal over Israel sale
The ice cream makers say Unilever has violated a 2000 agreement by selling its business to a local licensee.
Published On 19 Sep 2022

Six months after the Kremlin sent troops into Ukraine, the Russian economy finds itself at a crossroads.

Judge says company did not show sales of its ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories caused ‘irreparable harm’.

The INSTC, a pipe dream for years, is offering a vital economic escape path for Moscow as it battles sanctions.

A ban is in the works but the question is, how effective will it be in limiting Putin’s war chest?

Activists say the sale of Ben & Jerry’s Israeli business is part of efforts to punish solidarity with Palestinians.

The G7 would need to get large consumers like India and China involved for such a plan to work.

Russia has pushed back against the default designation, saying it has the funds to cover any bills.

Russia has failed to meet the deadlines because mounting sanctions are cutting off avenues to transfer the cash.

Advocates say ruling will ‘flip the First Amendment on its head’ and endanger the free speech rights of all Americans.

Ratcheting up of sanctions is promoting a migration of Russian businesses to Dubai.

Live