Iran: US pressuring Berlin to block money withdrawal from Germany-held accounts

US ambassador to Germany Tuesday urged German authorities to prevent withdrawal by Iran of around €300 million ($350 million) from its Germany-based accounts as it faces suffocating economic pressure led by the United States.   Richard Grenell, a staunch aid Read more

Qatar’s Katara Hospitality deploys nearly $600 million to acquire New York Plaza Hotel

Qatar’s Katara Hospitality has emerged as the new owner of New York’s palace-like Plaza Hotel after it splashed out around $600 million on the property near Central Park.  Hotel owner, India’s Sahara Group agreed to let to property to the Read more