sanctions
Federal funding shortfall to IRS threatens US sanctions enforcement on Russian oligarchs
World
March 27, 2022
Federal funding shortfall to IRS threatens US sanctions enforcement on Russian oligarchs
(CNN) – A funding shortfall in the latest Ukraine aid package could affect the Internal Revenue Service criminal investigations unit…
Why many businesses are getting tougher on Russia than sanctions require
World
March 6, 2022
Why many businesses are getting tougher on Russia than sanctions require
New York (CNN Business) – Governments aren’t alone in turning the screws on the Russian economy. Dozens of major multinational…
Iran welcomes US sanctions relief but says it’s too little
Middle East
February 6, 2022
Iran welcomes US sanctions relief but says it’s too little
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister on Saturday welcomed U.S. sanctions relief intended to entice Iran back to the…
Egypt releases jailed Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath
Middle East
January 11, 2022
Egypt releases jailed Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath
Egyptian authorities have released Ramy Shaath, an activist and son of a prominent Palestinian politician, his family said on Saturday.…
Iran foreign minister to discuss strategic agreement with China
Middle East
January 10, 2022
Iran foreign minister to discuss strategic agreement with China
DUBAI, Jan 10 (Reuters) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian will visit China by the end of the week to…
Iran insists on crude exports as Vienna nuclear talks resume
Middle East
December 27, 2021
Iran insists on crude exports as Vienna nuclear talks resume
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran insisted on Monday that the United States and its allies promise to allow Tehran to…
NKorea calls for unity on anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death
World
December 17, 2021
NKorea calls for unity on anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Friday commemorated the 10th anniversary of former leader Kim Jong Il’s death…
Myanmar public urges gas sanctions to stop military funding
World
December 15, 2021
Myanmar public urges gas sanctions to stop military funding
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The young woman in Myanmar decided to speak out when she realized that money from the…
Donors eye Dec. 10 decision on shifting frozen funds for Afghanistan
Middle East
December 4, 2021
Donors eye Dec. 10 decision on shifting frozen funds for Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Donors to the World Bank-administered Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) have agreed to decide about…
Hezbollah spent $10 mln on Iranian fuel for Lebanese, Nasrallah says
Main Slider
November 27, 2021
Hezbollah spent $10 mln on Iranian fuel for Lebanese, Nasrallah says
BEIRUT, Nov 26 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s Hezbollah leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, said on Friday the group had spent more than…