US sets Friday sanctions deadline for Iraq over Maliki – The Jerusalem Post

US Issues Friday Deadline for Iraq Sanctions Over Maliki Dispute

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The US has set a firm Friday deadline for Iraq to impose sanctions on former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. This decisive action seeks to tackle corruption and quell the instability tied to Maliki’s time in office, as political tensions continue to simmer

China sanctions 20 US defense companies and 10 executives over massive arms sales to Taiwan – ABC News

China Hits 20 US Defense Firms and 10 Executives with Sanctions Over Major Taiwan Arms Sales

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China has hit back by sanctioning 20 US defense companies and 10 top executives, responding to the massive arms sales to Taiwan. This bold move ramps up tensions between the two powers, highlighting Beijing’s unwavering stance on Taiwan, ABC News reports