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Congressmen Upset over 'Assad's Wealth Growth' despite US Sanctions

The US State Department estimated the wealth of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family at $1 to $2 billion, despite the imposed sanctions. The estimated figure surprised US lawmakers amid international reports stating that nearly 90 percent of the Syrian people live below the poverty line. Ranking member of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 30, 2022

US House Passes Stop Iranian Drones Act

The US House of Representatives unanimously passed the Stop Iranian Drones Act (SIDA) to end its drone program and impose sanctions on its supporters. The bill was approved by 424 votes against two and required approval from the Senate and a presidential signature to become law. Republicans Tom Massie and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 29, 2022

The right's stealth assault on Somalia

In the 19th century, my homeland was carved up by imperialists. Now that's in danger of happening all over again

Salon · Apr 3, 2022

Congress Calls on US Administration to Keep Fighting to Free Tice from Syrian Captivity

The US Congress is exerting more pressure on the US Administration to continue pushing for the release of Austin Tice, a US journalist who is held hostage in Syria. US Senators Patrick Leahy, Robert Menendez, Jim Risch, and John Cornyn sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2022