The US lifted sanctions on nine individuals, a "friendly gesture" following the expiration of a national emergency declaration concerning Hong Kong. However, legal experts note that broader compliance requirements and sanctions on dozens of others remain largely unchanged.
The US has sanctioned nine individuals, including Lebanese parliament members and an Iranian diplomat, for allegedly enabling Hezbollah's financial networks and undermining Lebanon's sovereignty. The sanctions come amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon and ahead of upcoming US-brokered peace talks.
Political clashes erupted outside Kolkata's Ekbalpur Police Station, leading to the arrest of nine individuals, including BJP and TMC members. The violence, fueled by counter-sloganeering during election campaigning, prompted police intervention and the registration of three FIRs. This incident heightens tensions as West Bengal gears up for crucial Assembly elections.
