Other nations may also consider joining the normalization of relations with Israel. President Donald Trump announced that Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords, the effort he began during…
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Treasury Department Sanctions International Human-Smuggling Network
OFAC targets the Bhardwaj Organization and associated companies linked to migrant smuggling and financial crimes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has…
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Treasury Under Secretary Seeks to Enforce UN Sanctions on Iran
His travel to the Middle East is intended to increase restrictions on terrorist groups’ access to the global financial system. Treasury Secretary Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial…
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Administration Officials Respond to Israeli Vote to Annex West Bank
Secretary Rubio says it would jeopardize the peace process in Gaza. Members of President Donald Trump’s administration have opposed the preliminary approval the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, gave to…
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Arab and Muslim States Urge Hamas to Accept U.S. Ceasefire Plan
Middle Eastern nations emphasize the desire for a two-state solution. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey,…
Read MoreTreasury Sanctions 30 Iranian Entities Engaged in “Shadow Banking”
The department stated the individuals and companies work to finance nuclear missile programs The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently sanctioned 30 more entities that…
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U.S. Signs Defense Agreement with United Arab Emirates
The pact will develop technologies “to stay ahead of emerging threats.” The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding this week with the Tawazun Council…
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President Trump Visits Saudia Arabia
He will also meet with leaders in Qatar and United Arab Emirates this week. President Donald Trump is in the Middle East this week to discuss trade and…
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American Citizen Released from Russian Detention in Prisoner Swap
The United Arab Emirates facilitated the exchange of detainees. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Thursday that U.S. citizen Ksenia Karelina was released from Russian detention after a…
Read MoreTreasury Department Places Sanctions Against Iranian Oil Network
The target entities are in China, India, and the United Arab Emirates. The Treasury Department announced new sanctions against an international network allegedly shipping Iranian oil to China.…
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