Nations are broadly immune from lawsuits in U.S. courts, but the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act allows victims and families to seek financial damages from state sponsors of terrorism.
Treasury Department hits Iran with new sanctions targeting its nuclear program ahead of Oman talks
The U.S Treasury Department has issued new sanctions targeting Iran’s nuclear program, just days before senior officials are to hold talks in the Middle East sultanate of Oman.
Iran’s president insists Tehran does not seek a nuclear bomb and dangles US business opportunities
Iran’s president again has pledged his nation is “not after a nuclear bomb” ahead of talks between Tehran and the United States.
Erdogan: Turkey not expecting negative trade, export situation after tariffs
President Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey is not expecting a negative situation for its trade, production and exports as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, which went into effect on ...
Declining global energy prices and Philippines electricity pricing
Among the unintentional results of the ongoing tariff war between the US and China plus other countries is low global energy prices. World oil, gas and coal prices have been declining since late 2024 but prices further dipped this week.
Trump Pauses Higher Duties on Most Nations, Hikes China Rate
President Donald Trump said he would pause higher reciprocal tariffs on dozens of non-retaliating countries for 90 days, while raising duties on China to 125%.
Hegseth says China’s military presence in western hemisphere is ‘too large’
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Wednesday focused again on China's presence in the western hemisphere, one day after calling the world power a threat to the Panama Canal. Speaking at a regional security conference,
Paphos leads foreign buyer sales of Cyprus property in March 2025
Paphos continued to dominate foreign property sales in March 2025, recording 204 contracts of sale—outpacing all other districts. Limassol followed with 172 contracts, Larnaca with 152, Nicosia with ... ( read original story ...)
Suspects Arrested for Stealing Road Signs and Poles
As part of its ongoing efforts to track down lawbreakers, the Criminal Security Sector, through the Adan Investigations Office of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hilton, Mabanee in deal to open largest coastal resort in Kuwait
Scheduled to open in 2026, Hilton Kuwait Resort will be the largest coastal resort in Kuwait boasting a serene seaside setting spanning 1.3 km of beach, positioning it as a premier getaway for both ... ( read original story ...)