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Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Tens of thousands flee their homes

Ukraine invasion news from February 24: UN says several thousand Ukrainians crossing into neighbouring countries.

Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2022

US Imposes Sanctions on International Network Funding Houthis in Yemen

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a sprawling international network run by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps and a Houthi financier that funneled tens of millions of dollars to Yemen’s Houthi militias, the US Treasury said. The funds were used to support Houthi attacks, the Treasury said in a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2022

U.S. imposes sanctions on international network funding Yemen's Houthis

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a sprawling international network run by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and a Houthi financier that funneled tens of millions of dollars to Yemen’s Houthi movement, the U.S. Treasury said.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2022

Iran says nuclear talks reach 'sensitive and important point'

Talks in Vienna on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers have reached a sensitive point and Western countries should take a realistic approach to settle remaining matters, Iran's foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2022

Iran, Qatar sign major agreements on Raisi’s Doha trip

Deals signed between the two countries range from trade and diplomatic cooperation to sport and culture.

Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2022

Israel Accuses Iran of Providing Munitions for Drones Supplied to Venezuela

Israel accused Iran on Tuesday of planning to arm drones supplied to Venezuela with precision-guided munitions, remarks that appeared aimed at raising American alarm as world powers try to conclude a new nuclear deal with Tehran, Reuters reported.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2022

Oil Pulls Back on Fading Supply Worries Over Ukraine Crisis

Oil prices took a breather on Wednesday after surging to seven-year highs the previous session as it became clear the first wave of US and European sanctions on Russia for sending troops into eastern Ukraine would not disrupt oil supplies. At the same time, the potential return of more Iranian…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2022

Impending Iran Nuclear Deal Alarms Israel

While the world’s attention has been focused on Ukraine, the Biden administration also has been racing with world powers toward restoring the 2015 international nuclear deal with Iran. After months of negotiations in Vienna, the various sides have indicated a new deal is close, perhaps in the coming days.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2022

EXPLAINER: Impending Iran nuclear deal alarms Israel

The world’s attention has been focused on Ukraine, but the Biden administration has been racing toward restoring the 2015 international nuclear deal with Iran

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022

Lebanon Cracks Down on 2 Houthi-Affiliated TV Stations

Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi requested that the General Security and Internal Security Forces probe two television stations affiliated with the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen that are operating from Beirut. He ordered the probe to determine from where the al-Masira and al-Sahat channels are being broadcast so that the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2022