Trump raised the prospect of future business deals with Russia post-war. But it’s not that simple
Hundreds of foreign companies left Russia after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, including major U.S. firms like Coca-Cola,…
Turkey and Saudi Arabia go from regional rivals to partners in Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — Sunni regional powerhouses Turkey and Saudi Arabia have had a complicated and often contentious relationship…
Trump vowed to ease sanctions on Syria. How quickly that happens is uncertain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Since President Donald Trump announced his intent to end a half-century of U.S. sanctions on…
Trump vowed to ease sanctions on Syria. How quickly that happens is up for debate
WASHINGTON — Since President Donald Trump announced his intent to end a half-century of U.S. sanctions on Syria,…
UN warns of renewed conflict in Syria but offers hope with sanctions lifting
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The top U.N. official for Syria warned Wednesday of the “real dangers of renewed…
UK suspends free trade talks with Israel and announces sanctions over West Bank settlers
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. suspended free trade talks with Israel on Tuesday and hit West Bank settlers…
New sanctions target Russia’s shadow fleet of tankers illicitly transporting oil
BRUSSELS — The European Union on Tuesday agreed to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, notably targeting almost 200…
What are the US sanctions on Syria and what would lifting them mean?
BEIRUT (AP) — President Donald Trump’s announcement that the U.S. will ease sanctions on Syria could eventually facilitate…
Trump meets Syria’s new leader in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump met with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi…
What would lifting US sanctions on Syria mean to the war-torn country?
BEIRUT — President Donald Trump’s announcement that the U.S. will ease sanctions on Syria could eventually facilitate the…
Trump says Iran must stop support of proxy groups as part of a nuclear deal
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — President Donald Trump told Gulf leaders on Wednesday he urgently wants “to make…
Epicenter of Iran port blast tied to charity overseen by supreme leader
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The explosion that rocked an Iranian port, killing at least 70 people…