UN's Syria committee to meet in Geneva next week
UN's Syria committee to meet in Geneva next week
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - A United Nations-brokered committee tasked with amending Syria's constitution will meet in person in Geneva next week despite the coronavirus pandemic, envoy Geir Pedersen said Wednesday.
AFP
AFP
Iran, in Letter to UN, Warns Against US Demand on Restoration of Sanctions
Iran, in Letter to UN, Warns Against US Demand on Restoration of Sanctions
The United States has no right to trigger a return of all UN sanctions on Iran, the Iranian foreign minister said in a letter to the United Nations, calling on members of the Security Council to reject Washington's push. "The letter has been submitted to the head of UN Security…
Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
Italy's foreign minister to meet Chinese counterpart in Rome next week
Italy's foreign minister to meet Chinese counterpart in Rome next week
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio in Rome on Tuesday, the Italian foreign ministry said on Friday, amid tensions over telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies.
Reuters
Reuters
Pompeo to visit UN to trigger Iran sanctions 'snapback'
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo travels to the UN Thursday to activate a controversial mechanism aimed at reimposing international sanctions on Iran, in a disputed move that threatens the Iranian nuclear deal.
AFP
AFP
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US readies controversial Iran sanctions 'snapback'
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to activate a controversial mechanism aimed at reimposing UN sanctions on Iran during a visit to New York Thursday, diplomats say.
AFP
AFP
What is 'snapback'? US' Iran sanctions move explained
Washington (AFP) - The United States will initiate a controversial procedure called "snapback" at the United Nations Security Council on Thursday in a bid to unilaterally reimpose sanctions on Iran.
AFP
AFP