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US Imposes Additional ‘Hezbollah’-Related Sanctions

The United States on Thursday sanctioned individuals and companies for allegedly providing financial services to and facilitating weapons procurement for the Lebanese “Hezbollah,” the US Treasury Department stated. “The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action against two individuals and two companies based in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 2, 2022

U.S. sanctions Hezbollah's accountants, weapons facilitator

The United States on Thursday sanctioned individuals and companies for allegedly providing financial services to and facilitating weapons procurement for Hezbollah, the U.S. Treasury Department said.

Reuters · Dec 1, 2022

New US sanctions against North Koreans over missile program

The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on three members of North Korea's ruling party central committee for their involvement in the country's ballistic missile program

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

Biden making new commitments at Tribal Nations Summit

The Biden administration is making new commitments to Native American nations at the first in-person summit on tribal affairs in six years

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

U.S. gives Chevron go ahead to pump oil in Venezuela again

The license signals an opening for other oil companies to resume their business in Venezuela.

Axios · Nov 26, 2022

Biden eases Venezuela sanctions as opposition talks resume

The Biden administration is easing some oil sanctions on Venezuela in an effort to support newly restarted negotiations between the Venezuelan government and its opposition

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2022

US Sanctions More Iranian Officials as Crackdowns Continue

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions against three more Iranian security officials in response to the Tehran government's continued crackdown on protests after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died while being held by the morality police for violating the country’s strictly enforced dress code. Hassan Asgari, Alireza Moradi and Mohammad Taghi…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 23, 2022

US sanctions more Iranian officials as crackdowns continue

The United States has imposed sanctions against three more Iranian security officials in response to the Tehran government’s continued crackdown on protests after the death of Mahsa Amini

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

With the GOP in control of the House, here's who's likely to lead key committees

House Republicans make up the majority in the House of Representatives for the 118th Congress. Here's a rundown of the lawmakers likely gaining power in key panels at the beginning of the new year.

WEKU · Nov 23, 2022

Donald Trump loses fight to avoid to handing tax returns to Congress

Donald Trump has lost his fight to prevent his tax returns being handed over to a Democrat-led congressional committee.

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2022