“Trust in the West does not work,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said, signaling further problems with stalled negotiations to salvage the country’s nuclear agreement.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
U.S. Sanctions Cuba for Crackdowns on Protesters
Among those facing the human rights sanctions are Cuba’s defense minister and special forces troops who swept up protesters in a wave of arrests larger than any other crackdown over the last few years, if not decades.
Iran’s Problems Compounded by Water Shortages
A prolonged drought worsened by climate change and government mismanagement has added a volatile new element to the swirl of challenges in Iran, ranging from the pandemic to U.S. sanctions.
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The U.S. accused China of hacking Microsoft.
US to Accuse China of Microsoft Hacking
The Biden administration organized a broad group of allies to condemn Beijing for cyberattacks around the world, but stopped short of taking concrete punitive steps.
How Hunger Has Fueled the Cuba Protests
A day after a rare outbreak of anti-government protests in Cuba, the United States and Cuba traded sharp words.
Latin America Unrest Forces Biden to Confront Challenges to Democracy Close to Home
U.S. influence began waning in the region over the past decade, as successive administrations turned toward fighting terrorism in the Middle East.
Cuba Protests Fueled by Hunger: ‘Everyone Has a Tipping Point’
A day after a rare outbreak of anti-government protests in Cuba, the United States and Cuba traded sharp words.
U.S. Opposes U.N. Resolution on Cuba Embargo, Signaling Biden Caution
It was the 29th year that the U.N General Assembly had approved the resolution, an annual event used by critics of the United States to vent their anger over the Cold War embargo.
North Korea to Washington: Timetable on Talks Is Up to Us, Not You
The country turned down an American offer to resume negotiations “without preconditions,” as President Biden’s envoy visited the region.