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US files complaint over smuggled aircraft it says benefited Venezuela's Maduro

The U.S.

US files complaint over smuggled aircraft it says benefited Venezuela's Maduro
Americas|Political|US|World

US warns of more sanctions on Venezuela if it doesn't accept repatriated citizens

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday threatened to impose additional sanctions on Venezuela if the country doesn't accept its citizens who are repatriated from the United States.

US warns of more sanctions on Venezuela if it doesn't accept repatriated citizens
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin promises tough road back for Western businesses that 'slammed door defiantly' on Russia

Western companies that "slammed the door defiantly" when they left Russia will not be allowed to buy back the businesses they quit for small

Putin promises tough road back for Western businesses that 'slammed door defiantly' on Russia
Africa|Political|US|World

Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-white and anti-American

The Trump administration’s decision to expel the South African ambassador is its latest move against a country it has singled out for sanctions and accused of being anti-white and anti-American

Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-white and anti-American
Asia|Political|US|World

US imposes sanctions on Thai officials after Uyghur men are deported to China

The U.S. State Department has announced sanctions on an unknown number of current and former Thai officials for their role in deporting at least 40 Uyghur men to China despite worries that they could be jailed or even face death there

US imposes sanctions on Thai officials after Uyghur men are deported to China
Asia|Political|US|World

US hits Thai officials with visa sanctions over deportation of Uyghurs to China

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US hits Thai officials with visa sanctions over deportation of Uyghurs to China
Africa|Europe|Political|World

EU to sanction nine people over Congo violence, diplomats say

The European Union is expected to sanction nine individuals in connection with violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two EU diplomats said on Friday.

EU to sanction nine people over Congo violence, diplomats say
Americas|Europe|Political|World

G7 warn Russia of new sanctions if no ceasefire agreed

G7 nations emphasised on Friday the need for robust "security arrangements" to ensure a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, warning Moscow to follow Kyiv in agreeing a

G7 warn Russia of new sanctions if no ceasefire agreed
Europe|Political|World

EU envoys renew sanctions on Russian individuals, entities

The European Union agreed on Friday to renew sanctions on Russian individuals and entities but kept Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman on the list

EU envoys renew sanctions on Russian individuals, entities
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Despite tough talk, economic woes may force Iran to bargain with Trump

For Iran's clerical leaders, engaging with the "Great Satan" to hammer out a nuclear deal and ease crippling sanctions may for once be the lesser of two evils.

Despite tough talk, economic woes may force Iran to bargain with Trump
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump pressures Russia by letting energy financing license expire

The administration of President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the wind-down of a license allowing energy transactions with Russian

Trump pressures Russia by letting energy financing license expire
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US imposes sanctions on Iranian oil minister, shadow fleet

The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and some Hong Kong-flagged vessels that are part of a

US imposes sanctions on Iranian oil minister, shadow fleet
MidEast|Political|World

Iran summons UK, France, Germany over UN closed-door meeting

Iran's foreign ministry on Thursday summoned the envoys of Britain, France and Germany over what it called a "misuse of the U.N.

Iran summons UK, France, Germany over UN closed-door meeting
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Talks with US possible but only on 'equal terms', top Iranian diplomat says

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi has not ruled out talks with Washington, but says they can only take place if both countries are on "equal terms," an Iranian state-run

Talks with US possible but only on 'equal terms', top Iranian diplomat says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Russia asks companies for sanctions relief proposals

Russia is asking companies to propose which sanctions Moscow should seek to have lifted ahead of talks with Washington, two Russian

Russia asks companies for sanctions relief proposals
Americas|MidEast|Political|World

Canada announces plan to ease Syria sanctions

The Canadian government on Wednesday announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria during what it called a period of transition.

Canada announces plan to ease Syria sanctions
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

An Emirati diplomat identified as having a letter from Trump meets with Iran's foreign minister

An Emirati diplomat earlier identified by Tehran as carrying a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump seeking to jump-start talks over Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program has met with Iran’s foreign minister

An Emirati diplomat identified as having a letter from Trump meets with Iran's foreign minister
MidEast|Political|World

Highlights from interview with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa

Below are highlights from a Reuters interview with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa conducted on Monday.

Highlights from interview with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa
MidEast|Political|US|World

US wants no G7 Russia antagonism as allies fear blockage

The U.S. opposes language that could harm its efforts to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table, Secretary of State Marco

US wants no G7 Russia antagonism as allies fear blockage
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|US

US closer to forfeiting seized yacht as judge denies ex-Rosneft chief's claim

A U.S. judge on Monday ruled that a former chief of Russian state oil and gas company Rosneft cannot plausibly claim to own a $300 million superyacht that U.S.

US closer to forfeiting seized yacht as judge denies ex-Rosneft chief's claim
MidEast|Political|World

Syria's neighboring foreign ministers call for lifting sanctions and reconciliation

Syria’s top diplomat and his counterparts from neighboring countries have called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions and post-war reconciliation

Syria's neighboring foreign ministers call for lifting sanctions and reconciliation
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump administration ends Iraq's waiver to buy Iranian electricity

The Trump administration rescinded a waiver on Saturday that had allowed Iraq to pay Iran for electricity, as part of President Donald Trump's "maximum pressure"

Trump administration ends Iraq's waiver to buy Iranian electricity
MidEast|Political|US|World

American Jews who fled Syria ask White House to lift sanctions so they can rebuild in Damascus

American Jews who fled their Syrian homeland decades ago went to the White House this week to appeal to the Trump administration to lift sanctions on the country

American Jews who fled Syria ask White House to lift sanctions so they can rebuild in Damascus
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he is weighing big sanctions, tariffs on Russia to end Ukraine war

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Trump says he is weighing big sanctions, tariffs on Russia to end Ukraine war