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Russia Sends Submarine to ‘Protect’ Sanctioned Oil Tanker Marinera from U.S. Military
10 Jan 2026 00:43 GMT
… a significant escalation of sanctions enforcement following the capture … January 7, U.S. European Command confirmed the Coast Guard … S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo … and partners, including Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iraqi …
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EU opens new chapter in relations with Syria based on three pillars
09 Jan 2026 23:43 GMT
… the first time the Ninth Brussels Conference, where the pledges … In 2025, the EU lifted all economic sanctions on Syria and … economic sanctions early last year. The EU has invited the European Investment … including Türkiye, Jordan and Lebanon, as well as the …
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With Maduro gone, will Venezuela’s Lebanese diaspora also see back of Hezbollah?
09 Jan 2026 22:34 GMT
… the American University of Beirut, the wider population is … ,000 Venezuelans live in Lebanon, mostly those who have … for carrying “sanctioned cargo” on behalf of a Hezbollah-owned offshore company … access they afforded to enter Europe, but these advantages have …
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EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen pledges support during Syria visit
09 Jan 2026 20:40 GMT
Damascus (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 09, 2026 – European Commission President … Syria cooperation restart post-sanctions facilitating private sector essential … Aoun enhancing EU-Lebanon prosperity security cooperation. Damascus Amman Beirut itinerary …
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Europe will do 'everything it can' to support Syria, von der Leyen says
09 Jan 2026 18:06 GMT
… refugee situation in Europe.
A joint EU-Jordan statement issued … Assad Syria.
The EU fully lifted economic sanctions against Syria in … The sanctions had been imposed in 2011.
At the 9th Brussels Conference … Costa are also visiting Lebanon on Friday as part …
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EU launches new $721M aid framework for Syria
09 Jan 2026 16:30 GMT
… that the EU lifted all sanctions last year, invited the European Investment … , including Türkiye, Jordan and Lebanon, as well as the U … toward hope and renewal. Europe will do everything it can … the lifting of economic sanctions imposed under the former …
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EU chief pledges support for Syria during visit to Damascus
09 Jan 2026 14:36 GMT
… , which also included European Council President Antonio Costa … , she said the European Union (EU) seeks to work … the EU has already lifted economic sanctions, invited the European … EU is working with regional partners, including Türkiye, Jordan and Lebanon …
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Visiting EU leaders pledge to support Syria’s recovery after years of civil war
09 Jan 2026 11:00 GMT
BEIRUT (AP) — Senior officials from the European Union visited Syria for … for reconstruction was blocked by sanctions under Assad’s rule, … in Lebanon since the ceasefire, which it says target Hezbollah attempts … writer Sam McNeil in Brussels contributed.
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Markets expected to open positively in Europe as highly-anticipated NFP and possible tariff ruling awaits - Newsquawk EU Market Open
09 Jan 2026 09:23 GMT
… a voluntary framework.
European equity futures indicate a … US will be removing sanctions from some Venezuelan entities … Israel rejected Lebanon's claim that Hezbollah has … EU, following lobbying by financial services firms against any return to Brussels …
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EU chief von der Leyen says Europe to do 'everything it can' to support Syria
09 Jan 2026 09:02 GMT
… Antonio Costa, who heads the European Council.
Their visit comes as … ago, and the EU has removed economic sanctions in place under Assad … .
In March, the EU pledged … and Costa were also visiting Lebanon on Friday.