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Former Lafarge executives released after terrorism financing conviction in Syria

Former executives of the French cement company Lafarge were released under judicial supervision on Tuesday after being convicted for financing armed extremist groups in Syria. Among those released were former CEO Bruno Lafont and former deputy managing director Christian Herrault, who had been placed......

Russia reaffirms support for Cuba amid rising U.S. pressure

Russia has announced that it will continue to provide strong support to Cuba, as tensions escalate between Havana and Washington following new actions taken by the United States government. Russian officials stated that Moscow rejects what it describes as increasing pressure from the United States,......

Global markets rebound after report on possible Iran sanctions relief

Global financial markets recovered from steep early losses on Monday after reports emerged suggesting the United States could temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil exports during ongoing diplomatic talks. The late session reversal helped calm investors rattled by escalating tensions between Washington......

US treasury reaches $275 million settlement with Adani Enterprises

The United States Department of the Treasury has announced a financial settlement worth 275 million dollars with Adani Enterprises over alleged violations linked to American sanctions on Iran. According to U.S. authorities, the agreement concerns dozens of apparent breaches of sanctions regulations......

Venezuela expels Maduro Ally Alex Saab to the United States

The government of Venezuela has announced the expulsion of businessman Alex Saab to the United States, according to an official statement released by migration authorities. Saab, a close ally of President Nicolás Maduro, has long been considered a key intermediary in Venezuela’s international......

Serbia prepares final proposal on NIS takeover by Hungary’s MOL

Serbia is preparing to submit its final proposal regarding the possible takeover of the oil company NIS by the Hungarian energy group MOL Group, according to statements from Serbian energy officials. The negotiations concern NIS, the operator of Serbia’s only oil refinery and one of the country’s......

North Korea condemns UK sanctions on children’s camp

North Korea strongly criticised the United Kingdom after London imposed sanctions on the Songdowon International Children’s Camp, a facility accused of involvement in activities linked to Ukrainian children transferred from territories occupied by Russia. The dispute adds further tension to the......

Trump announces talks with Cuba as Washington signals shift

The United States has announced the opening of discussions with Cuba after President Donald Trump stated that Havana had requested assistance from Washington. The announcement marks a potential shift in a relationship that has remained tense for decades, although no details have been provided on the......

Washington increases sanctions to curb Iranian oil sales to China

The administration of Donald Trump announced new sanctions targeting individuals and companies accused of helping facilitate Iranian oil exports to China, intensifying economic pressure on Tehran amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to the United States Department of the......