EU extends framework for sanctions on Lebanon

The European Union Foreign Affairs Council Thursday decided to extend the framework for imposing targeted sanctions to address the situation in Lebanon for an additional year, until 31 July 2024.This framework, originally adopted on 30 July 2021, prov…

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EU establishes new framework for sanctions on Iran

The European Union Thursday announced a new framework for sanctions on Iran in view of its military support to Russia’s war against Ukraine.This new framework prohibits the export from the EU to Iran of components used in the construction of drones, s…

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Wheat prices rising for third consecutive day

Wheat prices rose Thursday for the third day in a row after Russia threatened to treat ships destined for Ukrainian ports as military cargo, deepening fears of a global food security crisis. Wheat futures were the most traded on the Chicago Stock Exch…

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