Sanctions will harm Iranian people and hamper diplomatic channels, experts say
Former Venezuelan diplomat Carlos Ron told Peoples Dispatch that the sole purpose of sanctions is “to inflict pain or suffering onto the population”
For Malaysians, Global Sumud Flotilla brings hope of peace to Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla, with hundreds of activists and over 40 boats, is heading towards besieged Gaza to break the Israeli blockade and deliver crucial humanitarian aid despite threats of violence by Israel.
One killed, dozens injured in Pakistan protests for better governance
The protests erupted after talks over a detailed charter of demand presented by a platform of Kashmiri civil society and political groups called Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) failed last week.
Re-imposition of international sanctions is illegal and unjustified, says Iran
Russia and China, also signatories of the JCPOA, accused the UK, France, and Germany of violating the provisions of the nuclear deal by using threats of sanctions instead of approaching the issue diplomatically.
China announces up to 10% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035
While implementing climate obligations, fairness and equity must be maintained and the right of the developing countries to develop must be respected, President Xi Jinping said during the UN climate summit.
Iran will “never seek to build a nuclear bomb,” declares president at UNGA
If the world fails to control Israel’s brazen and criminal acts in Gaza and elsewhere in the region, such will become an international norm, the Iranian president warned during his speech at the UNGA.
Iran calls restrictions on its diplomats attending UNGA session in New York a new low of US animosity
The US has prevented Iranian diplomats from going anywhere beyond the perimeters of UN headquarters and buying anything from the wholesale club stores in New York city, calling the measure a part of its unilateral sanctions regime.
Indian opposition says Trump’s hike of H-1B visa fees is yet another strong-arm tactic against the country
After 50% tariffs and sanctions on Chabahar port in Iran, operated by its companies, India is set to lose the most with the steep hike in the work visa fee as it was the biggest beneficiary with over 70% such visas allotted to Indians.