U.S., Turkey lift sanctions in sign of easing tensions
The United States and Turkey on Friday mutually lifted sanctions on top government officials, a sign of a thaw in relations that had been chilled by Ankara’s detention of an American Christian pastor.
Putin praises skills of GRU spy agency accused of UK poison attack
President Vladimir Putin praised the skill and “unique abilities” of Russia’s military spies on Friday in a show of support for an intelligence agency that the West has blamed for a string of brazen attacks.
Iranian oil: 40 years of revolution, war, sanctions and bans
Nearly 40 years after the 1979 Islamic revolution saw the exit of Western oil companies from Iran, the Iranian oil sector faces yet another costly disruption after a series of interruptions from war, sanctions and diplomatic isolation.
Global oil supply in 2019 make it easier to cut Iran oil: U.S. official
The U.S. believes that global oil supplies will exceed demand next year making it easier for countries to cut Iranian oil imports to zero, a senior U.S. official said on Friday as Washington prepares to reimpose sanctions on Iran.
Tanzania opposition leader charged with sedition after statement on clash
A Tanzanian opposition leader was charged on Friday with sedition and inciting hatred days after he said scores died in clashes between officers and herdsmen in his western home district – a statement dismissed by authorities.
Northern Ireland’s DUP leader says hopes UK and EU close to a deal
The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party Arlene Foster said she hoped the UK and the EU are close to a Brexit deal that will work for Northern Ireland.
Russia close to granting Cuba 38 million euro loan to buy arms
Russia is close to agreeing a 38-million-euro loan to Cuba to help it buy Russian-made arms, a deputy finance minister said on Friday, after President Vladimir Putin met Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in Moscow.
Egypt’s Sisi vows to continue campaign against militants after bus attack
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vowed to push ahead with a campaign to crush militants after a gun attack on a bus carrying Coptic Christians and offering condolences for the victims.
Iran dismisses fresh U.S. curbs, says it can manage economy
Iran said on Friday it had no concerns over the reimposition of new U.S. sanctions on the country’s vital oil and financial sectors, expected to be announced by Washington on Nov. 4.
Turkey has been told it has waiver on U.S. Iran sanctions: minister
Turkey has been told it will receive a waiver on U.S. sanctions against Iran, Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez told reporters on Friday.
