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Russia warns that its sanctions will hurt the West in most sensitive areas
The Kremlin accused the United States on Wednesday of declaring an economic war on Russia that was sowing mayhem through energy markets, and put ... World News -
US humanitarian exceptions on Afghanistan sanctions blocked by China
China, backed by Russia, blocked a US draft resolution Monday in the UN Security Council that would have provided a system for humanitarian exceptions ... World News -
Vienna talks on nuclear deal to resume November 29: US, Iran
US said the talks should start “precisely” where they left off in the sixth round. Middle East -
US says it seized petroleum-filled tanker for violating North Korea sanctions
The US Justice Department (DoJ) on Friday announced the seizure of a 2,734-ton tanker it said was owned and operated by a Singaporean national and ... World News -
US to sanction Chinese officials and warn companies over Hong Kong: Sources
The US is preparing to impose sanctions on Friday on a number of Chinese officials over Beijing’s crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong, and warn ... World News -
US sanctions 34 companies over China, Russia, Iran ties
The US on Friday announced sanctions against 34 companies and other entities involved with China’s military and policy towards the Uyghur Muslim ... World News -
US drops sanctions on three Iranians, says move unrelated to nuclear talks
The US Treasury said on Friday it removed sanctions on three Iranians but said this did not reflect a change in its sanctions policy toward Iran and ... Middle East -
UK sanctions Libyan al-Kaniyat militia and its leaders: Statement
Britain on Thursday imposed sanctions against Libya’s al-Kaniyat militia, saying those who breached international law in Libya would have to face ... North Africa -
French FM says Lebanon needs saving from ‘collective suicide’
France’s top diplomat wielded the threat of more sanctions in Beirut Friday to prevent what he described as a “collective suicide” organized by ... Middle East -
US to blacklist Myanmar military companies after deadly crackdown: Sources
The US is planning to impose sanctions on two conglomerates controlled by Myanmar’s military over the generals Feb. 1 coup and a deadly crackdown, two ... World News -
Ten Iranian nationals charged with evading US sanctions, disguised $300 mln
US prosecutors charged 10 Iranian nationals on Friday over an alleged long-running scheme to dodge US sanctions on Tehran by disguising $300 million ... Middle East -
Erdogan tells Rouhani he sees window of opportunity for Iran, US on sanctions
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani on Sunday he saw a window of opportunity for Iran and the US on sanctions ... Middle East -
Russia says it is ready to cut EU ties if hit with painful sanctions
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Iran possibly close to enough material for a nuclear bomb: US Secretary of State
Iran is months, or possibly even weeks, from being able to build a nuclear weapon, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in his first ... Middle East -
US issues sanctions waivers to UN, ICRC in Yemen after Houthi sanctions
The US on Tuesday exempted aid groups, the United Nations, the Red Cross and the export of agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices ... Gulf -
US imposes new sanctions on Syria in continued effort to cut Assad funds
The United States on Tuesday slapped fresh sanctions on Syria, targeting its central bank and blacklisting several people and entities in a continued ... Middle East -
Turkey says will not turn back on S-400 purchase after US sanctions
The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Thursday said it will not turn back on purchase of S-400 from Russia days after US sanctions were applied.Turkish ... Middle East -
Russia says may retaliate after new round of UK sanctions
A new round of British sanctions against Russian individuals over alleged human rights abuses in Chechnya is “unfounded” and Moscow may retaliate, the ... World News -
Iran FM says US must show good will, return to nuclear deal, then Tehran will comply
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Thursday that the US must show good will by returning to the Iran nuclear deal, then Tehran will ... Middle East -
US to impose new Iran-related sanctions on four entities in China and Russia
The US on Wednesday will impose Iran-related sanctions on four entities, US Special Envoy for Iran Elliott Abrams said, accusing the entities in China ... World News -
In Lebanon, Gebran Bassil’s day of reckoning has come as sanctions hit
Last Thursday while the Lebanese were anxiously awaiting the results of the US presidential elections, where many watched understanding the outcome ... Middle East -
US ambassador hits out at Lebanon’s Bassil, says he wanted to break with Hezbollah
The United States hit back at Lebanon’s Gebran Bassil on Monday, one day after he lambasted Washington’s decision to sanction him for corruption and ... Middle East -
US must ‘repent,’ lift sanctions on Iran: FM Spokesman
The United States must “repent” and stop the “economic war” against Iran, an Iranian foreign ministry official said on Sunday, following Democrat Joe ... Middle East -
Release of frozen Iranian funds in S. Korea depends on US elections: Trade official
Iranian funds that have been frozen in South Korea due to US sanctions are worth $8.5 billion, an Iranian trade official said Tuesday, adding that ... Middle East -
US sanctions Russian institute tied to dangerous computer program
Washington imposed sanctions on Friday on a Russian research institute tied to the development of a dangerous computer program capable of causing ... World News -
Iran’s rial falls to new low against US dollar amid record COVID-19 death toll
The Iranian rial fell to a new low against the US dollar on Sunday as a record daily death toll from COVID-19 compounded concerns over new US ... Economy -
Lebanon: Hezbollah ally Amal condemns US sanctions on senior member
Lebanon’s Amal movement, a Shia Muslim group allied to Hezbollah, said on Wednesday the US move to impose sanctions on one of its senior members was ... Middle East -
Swiss pharma company completes first trade deal with Iran since US sanctions
A Swiss pharmaceutical company completed its first transaction with Iran since the United States imposed sanctions on Tehran, the government in Bern ... Middle East -
US says Hezbollah working to destroy Lebanon’s banking system, more sanctions coming
Hezbollah is working to destroy Lebanon’s banking system while carrying out its money laundering and drug trafficking activities, a senior US official ... Middle East -
US determined to counter Hezbollah's terrorist activities: State Department
The United States is determined to counter Hezbollah’s terrorist activities, a State Department spokesperson said Monday.“Iranian-backed Hezbollah is ... Middle East