Wednesday briefing: Inside sweeping UK sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements
In today’s newsletter: Ed Miliband has announced the strongest statement on Israel’s actions ever issued by the the UK government, but will it make a ...
Australia considers new Israel sanctions but won’t join UK in banning trade with ‘settler terrorists’
Penny Wong has concerns about blanket ban announced by UK, France and Canada, but says new ‘targeted measures’ planned over Israeli settlersFollow our...
Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem after sanctions announced
Several MPs also banned from Israel after UK steps up condemnation of settlements and announces sweeping sanctionsUK politics live – latest updatesIsr...
UK-US trade could suffer as a result of sanctions for illegal Israeli settlements, American ambassador warns – UK politics live
UK foreign secretary to reassert support for Palestinian rights and a two-state solution in move drawing criticism from US and IsraelGood morning. It ...
U.S. Embassy in Havana issues health alert as sanctions limit imports to Cuba
The embassy issued a health alert Friday warning of a “significant increase in diarrheal illnesses across Cuba” caused by contaminated water and inade...
Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’
Air bases used by US in the UAE and Kuwait hit as the Israeli defence chief says Iran’s regime fears collapse due to economic pressuresIran has contin...
U.S. Sanctions on Iran Cut Off Students from Tests Needed for Study Abroad
The latest measures have forced the cancellation of English proficiency and graduate exams, isolating many Iranians most eager to foster ties with the...
Iran’s economy, long accustomed to sanctions, feels new U.S. pressure
After decades of punitive measures on Tehran by the United States and its allies, experts said, it is unlikely the Trump administration's new sanction...
