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Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba

President Biden plans to lift Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism to promote human rights and dialogue.

What can Iran expect from a potential Trump presidency? DW 07/19/2024

A second Trump administration could lead to increased economic hardship in Iran and potential regime destabilization.
Trump believes his administration would have prevented Iran from developing nuclear weapons by making a 'great deal' if he had been elected in 2020.

Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba

President Biden plans to lift Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism to promote human rights and dialogue.

What can Iran expect from a potential Trump presidency? DW 07/19/2024

A second Trump administration could lead to increased economic hardship in Iran and potential regime destabilization.
Trump believes his administration would have prevented Iran from developing nuclear weapons by making a 'great deal' if he had been elected in 2020.
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#iran

U.N. Watchdog Censures Iran Over Nuclear Program Secrecy

Iran was censured by the IAEA for inadequate cooperation, risking potential sanctions.

UK should back tough Trump sanctions on Iran, report says

The UK should support Trump's expected maximum economic sanctions against Iran to encourage regime change.

Locked in Mideast wars and battered by sanctions, Iran is wary over US presidential election

Tensions between Iran and the U.S. are reminiscent of the 1979 hostage crisis, with uncertainty about the future amid economic struggles and regional conflicts.

U.N. Watchdog Censures Iran Over Nuclear Program Secrecy

Iran was censured by the IAEA for inadequate cooperation, risking potential sanctions.

UK should back tough Trump sanctions on Iran, report says

The UK should support Trump's expected maximum economic sanctions against Iran to encourage regime change.

Locked in Mideast wars and battered by sanctions, Iran is wary over US presidential election

Tensions between Iran and the U.S. are reminiscent of the 1979 hostage crisis, with uncertainty about the future amid economic struggles and regional conflicts.
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#syria

The World

South Korea's president is under pressure amid calls for resignation and a potential impeachment by the opposition.

Syria's new FM visits Qatar in bid to restore diplomatic relations

Syria's new foreign minister is seeking to establish diplomatic ties and lift sanctions to support the country's recovery effort.

The World

South Korea's president is under pressure amid calls for resignation and a potential impeachment by the opposition.

Syria's new FM visits Qatar in bid to restore diplomatic relations

Syria's new foreign minister is seeking to establish diplomatic ties and lift sanctions to support the country's recovery effort.
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#cybersecurity

Treasury's sanctions office hacked by Chinese government, officials say

Chinese government hackers breached the U.S. Treasury's sensitive offices, targeting economic sanctions administration for intelligence on U.S. rivals.

Chinese government hackers targeted US Treasury office that administers sanctions report

Chinese government hackers breached US Treasury's sanction office, targeting sensitive documents and employee workstations, signaling potential concerns over economic sanctions against Chinese entities.

Treasury's sanctions office hacked by Chinese government, officials say

Chinese government hackers breached the U.S. Treasury's sensitive offices, targeting economic sanctions administration for intelligence on U.S. rivals.

Chinese government hackers targeted US Treasury office that administers sanctions report

Chinese government hackers breached US Treasury's sanction office, targeting sensitive documents and employee workstations, signaling potential concerns over economic sanctions against Chinese entities.
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How car and battery companies can work around US trade tariffs and rules

Trump's return could reshape the EV industry through aggressive US policies against Chinese imports.
US strategies may inadvertently foster Chinese innovation despite intended protections.
#putin

Trump mustn't go wobbly on Russia: Sanctions are working - time to double down

Russia's military actions in Ukraine are driven by economic desperation as sanctions impact its revenues significantly.

Putin claims everything is under control' as inflation spikes and ruble plummets

The Russian ruble has significantly devalued, reflecting ongoing economic challenges and the impact of Western sanctions.

MPs open inquiry into success of UK Treasury sanctions on Russia

The UK Treasury committee is investigating the effectiveness of economic sanctions on Russia, looking at expanding them to cover buyers of Russian oil and gas.
The committee is examining freezing and confiscating assets as part of UK's sanctions on Russia, assessing the impact and potential loopholes exploited by Putin and his associates.

Trump mustn't go wobbly on Russia: Sanctions are working - time to double down

Russia's military actions in Ukraine are driven by economic desperation as sanctions impact its revenues significantly.

Putin claims everything is under control' as inflation spikes and ruble plummets

The Russian ruble has significantly devalued, reflecting ongoing economic challenges and the impact of Western sanctions.

MPs open inquiry into success of UK Treasury sanctions on Russia

The UK Treasury committee is investigating the effectiveness of economic sanctions on Russia, looking at expanding them to cover buyers of Russian oil and gas.
The committee is examining freezing and confiscating assets as part of UK's sanctions on Russia, assessing the impact and potential loopholes exploited by Putin and his associates.
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For many Iranians, Trump's return intensifies worries about war. Yet some see reasons for hope

The future of U.S.-Iran relations may hinge on Trump's approach, with prospects of war or diplomacy looming.
#russia

Putin Brings Together Economies He Hopes Will Eclipse the West

Russia's BRICS summit aims to showcase its global alliances and counteract Western sanctions.

Russia is reportedly making it more painful for businesses to leave by forcing big discounts and raising exit taxes

Russia imposes stricter exit conditions on foreign firms, with a 60% sale discount and increased taxes, exacerbating losses amid the Ukraine conflict.

ANALYSIS | How Russia's energy industry managed to skirt price caps and sell enough oil to fund its war | CBC News

Putin's economic success amid sanctions and war is driven by oil dependence, workarounds, and unity with the people.

Putin Brings Together Economies He Hopes Will Eclipse the West

Russia's BRICS summit aims to showcase its global alliances and counteract Western sanctions.

Russia is reportedly making it more painful for businesses to leave by forcing big discounts and raising exit taxes

Russia imposes stricter exit conditions on foreign firms, with a 60% sale discount and increased taxes, exacerbating losses amid the Ukraine conflict.

ANALYSIS | How Russia's energy industry managed to skirt price caps and sell enough oil to fund its war | CBC News

Putin's economic success amid sanctions and war is driven by oil dependence, workarounds, and unity with the people.
morerussia
#international-relations

In One Week, Trump Suggests He'll Eliminate Sanctions on Iran and Lies about Iran Hack to Supporters - emptywheel

Trump warned that losing the dollar's status as the world currency due to sanctions could equate to losing a war.

U.S. Campaign to Isolate Russia Shows Limits After 2 Years of War

President of Brazil's neutral stance on Ukraine-Russia conflict contradicts US and European allies' view
Russia's economic resilience defies US efforts to isolate Putin

In One Week, Trump Suggests He'll Eliminate Sanctions on Iran and Lies about Iran Hack to Supporters - emptywheel

Trump warned that losing the dollar's status as the world currency due to sanctions could equate to losing a war.

U.S. Campaign to Isolate Russia Shows Limits After 2 Years of War

President of Brazil's neutral stance on Ukraine-Russia conflict contradicts US and European allies' view
Russia's economic resilience defies US efforts to isolate Putin
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Fishy business: After Russia invaded Ukraine, its seafood industry thrived

Sanctions effectiveness questioned
Selective impact of sanctions

US sanctions sprawling shadow banking network' that helps Iran's military

Economic sanctions imposed by the US Treasury target entities involved in selling Iranian oil and petrochemicals for Iran's military financing.
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