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New U.S. Sanctions on Iran Hit China and Impacting Global Markets

The United States has launched its most aggressive financial sanctions campaign yet against Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently described the strategic move as an “economic D-Day” for the Iranian government. These sweeping financial penalties aim to cut off every possible economic lifeline supporting Tehran. This bold strategy specifically targets global networks accused of helping…

New U.S. Sanctions on Iran Hit China and Impacting Global Markets

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Constituency issues dominate NA session

• Deputy speaker defers entire 58-point agenda, including 20 private members’ bills • PPP legislator demands policy statement from PM on new provinces • MNAs voice concern over rise in violence against women ISLAMABAD: It was a largely non-productive and wasteful day in the National Assembly on Tuesday as lawmakers spent nearly three…

European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind bars in 2022 for charges related to nationwide protests in 2013 and a failed coup attempt three years later.

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