UN envoy says creating an inclusive Syrian government could help lift sanctions
In Syria, the formation of an inclusive government by March will be crucial in determining whether Western sanctions will be ...
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Tag: Sanctions and embargoes
North Korea slams U.S. and Asian rivals for 'absurd' denuclearization plans
North Korea criticized the U.S. and Asian neighbors for pursuing denuclearization, vowing to expand its nuclear forces under Kim Jong ...
EU rejects election in Belarus and threatens new sanctions
The European Union rejected the Belarus election as illegitimate, criticizing the lack of freedom and fairness. They called for the ...
Australia's prime minister demands Russia explain what happened to Australian POW
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed concern over reports that Melbourne school teacher Oscar Jenkins, who was taken prisoner while ...
Japan imposes new sanctions on Russia
Japan approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, freezing assets of individuals and groups and banning exports ...
Italy’s FM heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition and calls for EU to review sanctions
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is traveling to Syria to support the country's transition following the ouster of President Bashar ...
A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country Austria. Here's why it matters
In Vienna, Austria, the far-right Freedom Party, led by Herbert Kickl, is attempting to form the country's first government since ...
Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai denies he asked a newspaper colleague to draft list of sanction targets
Former publisher Jimmy Lai denied asking a colleague to draft a list of potential sanction targets during his national security ...
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