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EU readying new sanctions to increase pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says
The European Union is working on a new package of sanctions to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ...
Trump meets with Syria's interim president after pledging to lift sanctions on war-torn country
President Trump met with Syria's interim President on Wednesday, a day after lifting sanctions and marking a major policy ...
Trump’s sanctions on ICC prosecutor have halted tribunal’s work
U.S. President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan.
'Non-starter' Ukraine talks renew call for US sanctions bill
U.S. senators renewed calls on Friday for Congress to pass sanctions on Russia after Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks showed ...
Trump wraps momentous Middle East trip with economic deals, Syria sanctions relief and warning to Iran
President Trump concludes Middle East tour with major trade deals, lifting Syria sanctions, and addressing Iran's nuclear ...
U.S. sanctions two senior Hezbollah officials and two financial facilitators for the group
The U.S. Treasury Department Thursday sanctioned two senior Hezbollah officials and two financial facilitators for what it ...
EU's Kallas proposes further loosening of Syria sanctions – document
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has proposed a further loosening of European sanctions on Syria to allow funding for ...
Estonia Warns Russia May Use Military Force to Defend Its Shadow Fleet of Tankers Dodging Sanctions
Estonia is warning that Russia appears willing to defend with military force its shadow fleet of aging tankers dodging ...