Trump Labels Haiti’s Powerful Gangs Terrorists
The move will enable harsh sanctions on the gangs, which control important sectors of the country’s economy, and anybody who does business with them.
Embargoes and Sanctions
Britain Lifts Sanctions on Syrian Security Agencies
The move, which is intended to allow Syria’s new leaders the chance to rebuild, follows Britain’s earlier easing of sanctions on Syrian energy companies and the central bank.
3 Takeaways From The New York Times’ Interview With Syria’s New President
Ahmed al-Shara said his government was discussing military support with Russia and Turkey, appealed for a lifting of sanctions and suggested foreign fighters could earn Syrian citizenship.
Syria’s Jihadist-Turned-President Seeks New Allies
In an interview with The New York Times, President Ahmed al-Shara urged the United States to lift sanctions and alluded to the possibility of future military support from Russia and Turkey.
In Iran Talks, Trump Is Edging Toward Reviving an Old Deal
The two sides set an agenda for additional negotiations in the coming days, which could include technical details on uranium enrichment.
Iran Says Despite Shifting U.S. Messages, It Plans to Keep Participating in Nuclear Talks
But Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran planned to participate “calmly and coolly” in the negotiations. Both sides will meet in Rome on Saturday for a second round, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said.
Mexico’s Reliance on U.S. Natural Gas Could Be Its Achilles’ Heel
Mexico’s imports of U.S. natural gas are surging, kindling fears that the Trump administration could weaponize this trade.
Trump Cracks Down on Cuba and Its Medical Missions Around the World
The administration has begun to pull the U.S. visas of foreign officials in countries that pay the Cuban government for doctors and nurses.
What to Know About U.S. Talks With Iran Over Its Nuclear Program
The two sides held preliminary negotiations on Saturday, and an Iranian official said they would resume next week.
Boeing Helped Power Russia’s Economy. Could It Return?
Moscow is hinting that the company would be welcomed back as part of a thaw under President Trump. Industry skepticism runs deep.