Official key to Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal resigns
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A former Iranian foreign minister who was key to the country’s 2015 nuclear deal…
Trump cuts financial lifeline for Venezuela’s government by ending permit to export oil to US
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A permit issued by the United States government allowing energy giant Chevron Corp. to…
US imposes more sanctions on Iranian oil trade after Trump calls to drive exports ‘to zero’
WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Monday imposed sanctions on dozens of people and oil tankers across China, the…
Syria’s interim president heads to Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad, likely a signal to Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Syria’s interim president made his first trip abroad Sunday, traveling to Saudi Arabia…
Hungary wants the EU to intervene in a gas dispute with Ukraine
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Friday said he wants the European Union to intervene…
UN human rights chief calls for lifting Western sanctions on Syria as country rebuilds after Assad
DAMASCUS, Syria — The United Nations human rights chief on Wednesday called for the lifting of Western sanctions…
Saudi Arabia presses top EU diplomats to lift sanctions on Syria after Assad’s fall – WSB-TV Channel 2
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — (AP) — Saudi Arabia urged top European diplomats at a gathering Sunday to lift…
Germany’s top diplomat calls for ‘smart approach’ to sanctions at start of Riyadh meeting on Syria
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Germany’s foreign minister said Sunday that sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes…
Italy’s FM heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition and calls for EU to review sanctions
ROME — Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is travelling to Syria on Friday to encourage the country’s transition…
Iran holds military drills as it faces rising economic pressures and Trump’s return
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran is reeling from a cratering economy and stinging military setbacks across its…
EU seeks assurances about a peaceful future from Syria’s new leaders
BRUSSELS — European Union nations want guarantees from Syria’s new leaders that they are preparing for a peaceful…
Gold eyes weekly gains as geopolitical uncertainty boosts appeal
Ingots of 99.99 percent pure gold are placed in a workroom at Krastsvetmet precious metals plant in the…