The Trump administration is closely eyeing efforts in Europe to set up an alternative money payment channel to ease doing business with Iran and avoid running afoul of sanctions the US has levied on the Islamic … [Read more...]
Canada imposes sanctions on key Venezuelan officials
Canada will impose targeted sanctions against 40 Venezuelan senior officials, including President Nicolas Maduro, to punish them for "anti-democratic behaviour," Canada's foreign affairs department … [Read more...]
Will Trump Turn His Trade Guns on the WTO?: QuickTake Q&A
President Donald Trump has vowed to reshape the global trading system, saying the U.S. would prioritize its trade laws over the World Trade Organization’s rules. America plans to defend its “national … [Read more...]
Iran condemns new US missile sanctions
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — Iran criticized new US sanctions on its missile program on Thursday, saying they would undermine a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. “Iran condemns the US administration’s ill will in … [Read more...]
Iran gets its first widebody aircraft since easing of sanctions
March 10 (UPI) -- Iran received its first widebody airplane since economic sanctions were lifted, manufacturer Airbus SE announced Friday. The European aircraft maker said it handed over an A330 plane, … [Read more...]