Prisoners exchange
US waives sanctions to allow transfer of Iranian assets from South Korea
With the waiver, banks in Europe (Switzerland, Ireland, and Germany) will be able to convert the money received from South Korea and transfer it to a bank in Qatar without being subjected to US sanctions. The money will be kept in Qatar for use by Iran to buy non-sanctioned goods from the international market
Peace in Yemen one step closer after historic prisoner exchange
Close to 900 prisoners have been exchanged between the two warring sides as part of the deal that comes in the wake of peace and reconciliation talks going on between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia—the primary supporter of the Yemeni government
- House passes bill to define antisemitism as criticism of Israel
- US veto on Palestinian UN membership criticized as “irresponsible” and “disappointing”
- Hundreds arrested in crackdown on Gaza solidarity encampments in New York City
- Gaza’s health workers and patients face unprecedented mental health crisis
- Accusations and attacks mark Mexico’s second presidential debate
