BMW has acknowledged irregularities in its car exports to Russia from its Hannover facility, which occurred despite existing sanctions. Internal controls uncovered the issue, leading to the termination of the responsible employees. The company has halted further vehicle sales and…
Ahmed al-Sharaa, the de facto leader of Syria’s rebel coalition Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, discusses the future of Syria amidst criticism and doubts about his past militant ties. As the regime of Bashar al-Assad crumbles, al-Sharaa emphasizes the need for a…
In a recent BBC interview, Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa urged for the lifting of sanctions against Syria, asserting that the country is no longer a threat to its neighbors. He defended his group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), as non-terroristic…
The situation in northern Syria is escalating as Turkey amasses military forces near Kobani, prompting Kurdish fighters, supported by the U.S., to prepare for potential conflict. Meanwhile, Syria’s new leadership urges the international community to lift sanctions, claiming the country…
In a recent BBC interview, Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, who heads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, stated that Syria is no longer a threat and called for the lifting of sanctions targeting the previous Assad regime. Al-Sharaa emphasized his group’s non-terrorist…
Tensions escalate as U.S. Republican senators warn Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of possible sanctions if a ceasefire is not achieved with Kurdish forces in Syria. Concurrently, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirms Israel’s indefinite presence at Mount Hermon. Kurdish…
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Lindsey Graham are proposing sanctions against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, urging Ankara to pressure Syrian opposition fighters into agreeing to a ceasefire with U.S.-backed Kurdish allies. They plan to introduce legislation that will…
Tina Bokuchava, leader of Georgia’s United National Movement, urged the European Union to impose targeted sanctions on Georgian officials involved in the crackdown on pro-EU protests in Tbilisi. The protests, now ongoing for 19 days, were sparked by the government…
An investigation into eleven Dutch limited liability companies affiliated with Russian parent firms revealed financial oversight challenges. The review focused on subsidiaries of major companies such as X5 Retail and Gazprom Neft. While all companies were previously audited by major…
Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov of the Russian Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defence Forces was killed in a scooter explosion in Moscow. His assistant also perished in the incident. The explosion follows recent UK sanctions against Kirillov, citing his role in overseeing…
Abu Mohammed al-Julani, leader of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, emphasized the urgent need for the lifting of international sanctions during a meeting with British diplomats in Damascus. He stated that such measures are crucial for the return of Syrian refugees after…
The European Union has adopted its 15th sanctions package against Russia, aimed at curbing the nation’s shadow fleet and undermining its military and industrial complex. The new measures focus on 52 vessels involved in risky shipping practices, along with 84…
