In its most significant blow yet to the Iran-backed Houthi movement, the United States today announced a sweeping set of sanctions targeting a vast network of illicit traders and shipping facilitators ...
US Treasury Targets Houthis in Yemen with Sanctions
The US on Friday said it has taken its single largest sanctions action to date against Yemen's Houthi militias, a key Iranian ally, by imposing sanctions on four people, 12 entities, and two ships ...
World Bank Grants Yemen $30 Million to Support Education and Digital Payments
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Executive Board of the World Bank has approved a new US$30 million grant for Yemen to strengthen digital financial infrastructure and ensure access to basic education for ...
No reason to hike sugar prices, finance ministry tells MSM Malaysia
It says the sugar manufacturer is eligible to apply for tax exemption for raw sugar and is benefitting from monthly incentives from the government to ensure stable supply and prices.
Fintech major Qi andUS-based K2 Integrity join forces to align Iraq’s financial sector with global standards
In a strategic move to strengthen financial compliance standards across its operations, Qi, also known as International Smart Card, has signed a landmark partnership with K2 Integrity, a global ...
Russia signs investment deal with Myanmar, sees offshore oil and gas prospects
Russia signed an investment agreement with Myanmar on Friday that it said could open up new opportunities for Russian energy companies in the south Asian country. "We especially note the readiness of ...
Israel-Iran conflict live updates: Fresh attacks as Trump sets two-week deadline for U.S. action
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is meeting in Geneva with his counterparts from Britain, France, Germany and the E.U. in an effort to end the weeklong conflict with Israel.
Iran says no talks without ceasefire as missiles explode over Tel Aviv: Live updates
"There is no room for negotiations with the U.S. until Israeli aggression stops," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on June 20.
A Potential Strike on Iran Tests Trump’s Propensity to Play to Both Sides
President Trump has excelled at letting supporters hear what they want to hear. But Iran has upended that strategy.
US stocks near flat in early afternoon as Trump mulls options for Iran
U.S. stock futures edge up after President Donald Trump said he's mulling whether to join Israel in its attack on Iran. He will decide within two weeks on striking Iran, according to White House ...