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Targeting Companies And Vessels Supporting The Houthis
Today, the United States is sanctioning three vessels and their owners for supporting the Iran-backed Houthis by delivering refined petroleum products to a Houthi-controlled port.
Welcoming Mexico’s Water Deliveries To The United States And Steps To Meet 1944 Water Treaty Requirements
In a historic demonstration of leadership, President Trump prioritized ensuring Mexican water deliveries for Texas farmers under the 1944 Water Treaty. Through the direct engagement of Secretary of ...
Trinidad And Tobago’s Election
The United States congratulates Kamla Persad-Bissessar on her election as Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. We commend the people of Trinidad and Tobago for their continued ...
New Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Ballistic Missile Program
The United States is sanctioning six entities and six individuals based in Iran and China for their role in a network procuring ballistic missile propellant ingredients on behalf of Iran’s Islamic ...
Saudi Arabia: UN Experts Call For Immediate Release Of Child Offenders
A group of human rights experts today expressed dismay at the continuing prosecution and sentencing of child offenders in Saudi Arabia, where five people who reportedly committed crimes when they were ...
Receipt Of Applications For The 2025 Global Energy Prize Completed
In 2025, 90 nominations were submitted for the award from 44 countries and territories embracing all six continents of the world.
Talks With Korea Look Positive For Bina Harbour
Korean officials expressed interest in reviewing feasibility and other studies produced by the Bina Harbour Project Office with a possible view to supporting Solomon Islands with technical assistance ...
Mali: UN Experts Outraged By Reports Of Summary Executions And Enforced Disappearances
UN experts today expressed outrage at the alleged summary execution of several dozen people in Mali, as well as the enforced disappearance of others. They warned that these unlawful killings may ...
Nine Lotto Players Win Second Division
Nine lucky Lotto players will be celebrating a midweek windfall after each winning $24,048 with Lotto Second Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning Second Division tickets were sold at the ...
State Highway 10 Blocked - Northland
State Highway 10 is closed between Taipa and Mangonui due to a serious two-vehicle crash. Emergency services were notified ...
Hunters Across The Country Get Set For Opening Weekend For Game Bird Season
"New Zealand is a haven for game bird hunters, offering more than just the Opening Weekend. Hunters in many parts of the country have the opportunity to go game bird hunting all through winter.