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US puts sanctions on Central Bank of Iran subsidiary, others

Iran

US puts sanctions on Central Bank of Iran subsidiary, others

The United States on Wednesday said it had imposed sanctions on a subsidiary of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), along with two entities based in the United Arab Emirates, one in Turkey and on three individuals for smuggling U.S. technology to the CBI.

Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill four, security sources say

Lebanon

Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill four, security sources say

A barrage of Israeli strikes on villages across southern Lebanon on Wednesday killed four people and wounded nearly a dozen, two Lebanese security sources said, as Israel said it had responded to Hezbollah rocket fire that killed a soldier.

What's at stake at the WTO's next meeting in Abu Dhabi?

United Arab Emirates

What's at stake at the WTO's next meeting in Abu Dhabi?

Ministers from across the globe are convening for a World Trade Organization meeting in Abu Dhabi between Feb 26.-29 to try to broker deals, including on reforming its hobbled dispute system and cutting fishing subsidies.

Lebanese MPs denounce Hezbollah's control over war decision-making

Lebanon

Lebanese MPs denounce Hezbollah's control over war decision-making

A coalition of Lebanese lawmakers, stemming from the protest movement as well as parliamentary blocs including the Renewal, Kataeb, and Lebanese Forces, have voiced strong criticism on Tuesday over what they perceive as the "seizure of the decision on war and peace by Hezbollah." 

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