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US issues new sanctions against Lebanese officials, companies aligned with Hezbollah
They were sanctioned under the authority of Executive Order 13224, which allows the White House to target groups and individuals associated with designated terrorist groups.
Christian converts still face discrimination, arrests in Egypt, US State Dept. confirms
Myanmar detains US businessman who wrote about military coup, sources say
US official found dead in Myanmar, State Department confirms
US condemns Hamas after video shows terrorists intimidating, extorting Gazans
According to activist Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, the clip shows Hamas operatives shutting down small vendors who refused to pay taxes and threatening violence, disappearance, and torture.
French FM to summon US ambassador over comments on far-right activist's death
Quentin Deranque, 23, died from severe head injuries sustained two days previously in Lyon when he was attacked by masked men allegedly part of a banned far-left French militant group.
US imposes visa restrictions on Iran officials, telecommunications leaders
At the end of January, the State Department confirmed that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had banned senior Iranian officials and their relatives from being in the US.
Trump nominee Jeremy Carl facing Senate pushback over history of antisemitic remarks
“Jews have often loved to play the victim rather than accept that they are participants in history,” said Carl, who is seeking a top position in the US State Department.
US reiterates call for all citizens to 'leave Iran now,' in security alert on open border crossings
The US urged its citizens to "leave Iran now" due to protests, security measures, and flight disruptions. Dual nationals face the risk of detention, the travel advisory warned.
Pentagon approves potential sale of F-15 support, equipment to Saudi Arabia
The Pentagon explicitly stated that the sale would not alter the military balance of power in the region, nor would it have any adverse effects on the United States' defense readiness.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bans senior Iranian officials, families from being in US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revokes US entry privileges for senior Iranian officials and their families, citing human rights abuses.
Trump officials meet group pushing for Alberta to gain independence from Canada
The Trump administration held covert meetings with Alberta separatists seeking financial backing for an independence referendum, according to The Financial Times.
US, 40 partner countries, hold symposium to implement UNSC regulations against Iran
The US and 40 partner countries convened in Prague to discuss the implementation of reimposed UNSCRs against Iran, focusing on its nuclear and ballistic missile activities.
US imposes visa restrictions on three Haitian officials linked to gangs
The US State Department restricts visas for three Haitian officials accused of empowering terrorist gangs, destabilizing the country.
