Israeli officials lobbied the US administration against releasing frozen Iranian funds as part of any peace settlement.
Year: 2026
US Issues New Sanctions on Cuba’s Oil and Gas Company Amid Regional Tensions
Washington announced fresh sanctions targeting Cuba’s state-run oil and gas sector as part of broader regional pressure.
Detained Palestinian Dr Hussam Abu Safiya Appears in Israeli Court with Signs of Torture Family Says
The Palestinian doctor detained by Israel appeared in court and his family reported visible signs of mistreatment.
Women Who Fled Iran Ordered to Be Deported to Central African Republic by US Authorities
Lawyers said their Iranian clients who sought refuge in the US now face deportation to the Central African Republic.
UK Military Officials Resign in Row with Starmer Over Defense Spending Plans
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Demonstrators took to the streets in Albania opposing a controversial luxury resort development linked to Kushner.
South Korea’s Former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun Also Sentenced to 30 Years in Drone Case
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Pakistan Says Final Agreed Text of US-Iran Peace Deal Has Been Reached
Pakistan serving as mediator announced that a final agreed text had been reached between Washington and Tehran.
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Wall Street rebounded and oil dropped sharply after Trump’s announcement of progress in ending the Iran conflict.