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POLITICS8h agoHouse passes Russia and Iran sanctions bill championed by Sen. Lindsey GrahamThe House passed a Russia and Iran sanctions bill championed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham Wednesday night.ABC News
POLITICS1d agoAlbania’s High Court Rules Against Tirana Mayor’s ReleaseErion Veliaj suffers major legal setback as High Court rules that he should stay in pre-trial detention on corruption and money-laundering charges – even though he is still Tirana's acting mayor.Balkan Insight
POLITICS1d ago'Putin Is Watching:' US House Panel Advances Russia-Iran Sanctions BillThe US House Rules Committee has advanced legislation imposing tougher sanctions on Russia and Iran, clearing a key procedural hurdle for a possible House vote later this week but exposing deep Democratic concerns over the measure’s expansion of presidential tariff authority.RFE/RL
POLITICS2d agoTrump adds extra sanctions to Russian bank for ties to IranThe Trump administration on Monday added extra sanctions on one of Russia’s largest financial institutions, VTB, over its ties to Iran, layering on penalties first imposed because of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Treasury Department is redesignating VTB as part of the administration’s “Operation Economic Outcast.” The sanctions campaign was launched in August to…The Hill
POLITICS2d agoRussia-Iran Sanctions Bill Could Reach Trump’s Desk Within Days, Says CongressmanThe US House of Representatives could take up a sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions bill as soon as September 15, Republican Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina told RFE/RL.RFE/RL
POLITICS5d ago9 / 10 / 26 - Voters Favor Dems Over GOP By 11 Points For Control Of U . S . House , Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds ; Trump Handling Of Canada Trade , Iran & Russia - Ukraine War All Below 30 % A Quinnipiac University national poll indicates voters favor Democrats over the GOP for U.S. House control by 11 points. The poll also shows low approval for Trump's handling of Canada trade, Iran, and the Russia-Ukraine war.poll.qu.edu · United States
POLITICS5d agoIran, Russia condemn Western economic sanctions and urge BRICS bloc to deepen economic tiesIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Western sanctions and asked the BRICS bloc to deepen trade ties.CNBC
POLITICS5d agoIndia welcomes Russia, Iran leaders for BRICS summit overshadowed by warLeaders from Russia and Iran were in India for talks on Friday, ahead of a BRICS summit dominated by conflict and economic challenges, which Chinese President Xi Jinping will also attend. The post India welcomes Russia, Iran leaders for BRICS summit overshadowed by war appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoPutin lands in India for BRICs summit, shadowed by Iran and Ukraine warsRussian, Iranian leaders due to hold talks with India's Modi at summit dominated by wars in Middle East and Ukraine.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS6d agoPutin arrives in India for Brics summit set to be dominated by Iran and Ukraine warsPresident Putin has arrived in India for a BRICS summit where discussions are expected to focus heavily on the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. This gathering of major global economies will address critical international security and economic issues.theguardian.com · United Kingdom
POLITICSSep 1Iran and Russia vow to stand against US ‘unilateralism’Iranian President Pezeshkian thanked Putin for Moscow’s support, vowing to resist US 'unilateralism'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 29World : Leaders of Russia , China , Iran to attend summit in KyLeaders from Russia, China, and Iran are expected to attend a summit in Ky. This event signifies a significant diplomatic gathering of influential global powers.newvision.co.ug · Uganda
POLITICSAug 29Leaders of Russia , China , Iran to Attend Summit in KyrgyzstanThe leaders of Russia, China, and Iran are scheduled to attend a summit in Kyrgyzstan. This signifies a high-level diplomatic gathering involving key global powers.english.aawsat.com · Syria
POLITICSAug 27CIA chief was in Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO and encourage cutting off IranThe CIA chief visited Moscow to deliver warnings to Russia regarding potential NATO attacks and to urge them to disengage from Iran. This represents a significant diplomatic effort to influence international relations and prevent escalation.yahoo.com · United States
POLITICSAug 27CIA boss Moscow trip was about Iran, not the Baltics, ex-Estonian president tells EuronewsFormer Estonian president tells Euronews Ratcliffe’s Moscow talks were more likely about Iran than a warning against aggression in the Baltics. He says Russia’s calculus in the region has not changed.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 26What message did the CIA director deliver to Moscow — on Ukraine, NATO or Iran?The Kremlin says John Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence officials but not Vladimir Putin during his surprise visit to Moscow on Tuesday. The secrecy surrounding the trip fuelled speculation that the CIA director was carrying a warning from Washington.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 11US House Launches Push For Sweeping Russia , Iran Sanctions Bill After Senate LandslideThe US House is advancing a sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran, following strong support in the Senate. This represents a significant legislative push to increase economic pressure on both countries.globalsecurity.org · Syria
POLITICSAug 9Russia Proposes Rail Link to India via Iran , AfghanistanRussia has proposed a rail connection to India that would traverse Iran and Afghanistan. This initiative suggests a major geopolitical and economic infrastructure project aimed at enhancing regional connectivity.newkerala.com · India
POLITICSJul 30Trump says he wants Iran tariffs added to Russia sanctions billA political figure proposes adding tariffs on Iran to a bill for sanctions against Russia. This indicates a potential shift in international economic policy and geopolitical strategy.asiabulletin.com · China
POLITICSJul 29Trump meets Netanyahu and Zelensky at White House as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag onindependent.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSJul 29 Excellent : Netanyahu , Zelenskyy discuss Iran , Ukraine , in separate Trump meetingsNetanyahu and Zelenskyy reportedly discussed Iran and Ukraine during separate meetings with Trump. This indicates ongoing diplomatic engagements concerning significant international and geopolitical issues.sanfordherald.com · United States
POLITICSJul 28Trump meets with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu separately amid wars in Iran , UkraineFormer President Trump held separate meetings with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu during ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. These discussions occurred at a time of international instability.cbsnews.com · United States
POLITICSJul 28Zelensky's dangerous gambit to merge the Iran and Ukraine WarsAs Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Washington, much indicates that he is no longer merely trying to draw greater American support into its war against Russia. Increasingly, it appears to be pursuing something far more consequential: merging the Ukraine war with the U.S.-Iran conflict into a single strategic theater.The distinction matters. If the two wars become one, Ukraine ceases to be merely a recipient of American military assistance and instead becomes a direct participant in Washington's war with Tehran. By the same token, the United States would no longer simply be Ukraine's priResponsible Statecraft
POLITICSJul 28US senators reach deal on major Russia - Iran sanctions billUS senators have reached an agreement on a significant sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran. This deal indicates a united legislative effort on international policy.aa.com.tr · Turkey