Sanctions

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc is considering lifting economic sanctions on Syria to promote stability and support livelihoods. “We want the Syrian people to have jobs and livelihoods so the country becomes more stable,”…

Syrians took to the streets after US President Donald Trump announced the lifting of all sanctions on Syria. Celebrations were held in Damascus and other cities. Businesses launched campaigns, and the Syrian…

European foreign ministers and top EU officials have pledged to increase pressure on Russia, including new sanctions, over its war in Ukraine. In a joint statement following a meeting in Madrid, officials from Spain,…

On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union approved its 16th sanctions package, targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, banks, and military-related industries. The new measures blacklist 48 individuals and 35…

European Union foreign ministers have reached a political consensus to ease sanctions on Syria during their meeting in Brussels, led by EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas. Kallas announced that the sanctions will be lifted gradually,…

US President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a $500 billion artificial intelligence initiative named "Stargate," in collaboration with OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle. Announced at a White House press conference with top tech…

The EU has announced new measures in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Josep Borrell, European Union Commissioner for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, issued a joint press statement on additional measures to respond to Russia's…