Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun urged the United States to handle the Taiwan issue cautiously and adhere to the one-China principle. He reiterated Beijing’s opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan.
On October 5, OFAC issued a warning for foreign financial institutions doing business with Iran and updated Iran-related FAQ 156. It also removed numerous individuals and entities from the SDN List and revised other entries.
On September 29, the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control updated its SDN list. It added 23 people and 29 entities and revised entries for six other parties.
The Treasury Department’s OFAC has published regulations related to Cuba sanctions and updated its frequently asked questions. It also amended regulations concerning Iran and issued an alert on Cuba-related transactions.
US congressional candidates raised $2.8 billion and spent $2 billion from January 2025 through June 2026, according to a Federal Election Commission summary.
US programs give homeless veterans a safe place to stay while connecting them with healthcare, employment support and permanent housing. Services are tailored to each veteran’s needs.
Antarctic sea ice likely reached its annual maximum on September 14, 2026. It was the third-lowest maximum recorded since satellite observations began.
The US Bureau of Industry and Security has eased licensing requirements for civilian exports to Syria. Applications involving other dual-use items will be reviewed case by case.
The US Bureau of Industry and Security imposed a $95 million administrative penalty on Cadence Design Systems for export control violations. The company also agreed to $45 million in forfeitures under a separate agreement with the US Department of Justice.
The US Bureau of Industry and Security has revised its licensing policy for semiconductor exports to China. Applications for certain chips will now be reviewed case by case subject to security requirements.
The US Commerce Department said it would rescind the Biden administration’s AI Diffusion Rule and strengthen export controls on semiconductors. The measures include guidance on Chinese chips, AI models and supply-chain protections.
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