At G20 Summit, Scott Bessent Says U.S. Has Support for Economic War Against Iran NYT > Top Stories By: Alan Rappeport and Jim Tankersley 1 September 2026 at 18:03 The Treasury secretary is also facing pushback on the Trump administration’s trade policies at the global gathering. © Allison Joyce/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke at an event on Tuesday for the Group of 20 nations gathering in Asheville, N.C.
U.S. Sanctions on Iran Cut Off Students From Tests Needed for Study Abroad NYT > Top Stories By: Erika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi 1 September 2026 at 12:03 The latest measures have forced the cancellation of English proficiency and graduate exams, isolating many Iranians most eager to foster ties with the world. © Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York TimesUniversity students crossing a bridge in Tehran after explosions began in February.
Russian Sanctions Are Fueling a Canadian Car Theft Epidemic NYT > Top Stories By: Jane Bradley and Michael Schwirtz 27 August 2026 at 12:00 Russia is the largest destination for stolen Canadian cars. Smugglers are meeting the demand of a booming black market. © Nasuna Stuart-Ulin for The New York Times
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