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Iran Ratifies UN Anti-Terror Financing Treaty in Bid to Ease International Banking Restrictions
Oct 23, 2025 12:22 am CST
Iran has joined the UN convention against terrorism financing in an effort to ease sanctions pressure and regain access to global banking systems. President Pezeshkian's administration hopes compliance with Financial Action Task Force standards will help stabilize Iran's struggling economy despite opposition from ultra-conservatives concerned about exposing sensitive information regarding Iran's support for regional groups.
EU Chief, Trump Discuss Increasing "Economic Pressure" On Russia
Sep 17, 2025 07:10 am CST
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said she and US President Donald Trump discussed additional steps to tighten the screws on Russia over the Ukraine war.
India's "Resilience" Message As US Issues Notice On Additional 25% Tariffs
Aug 26, 2025 10:17 am CST
The Donald Trump administration in the United States has officially issued a notice regarding the imposition of an additional 25 per cent tariffs on Indian imports, with the punitive duties set to kick in at 12:01 am (EST) on August 27.