US sanctions network smuggling American tech to Iran’s central bank

Back to homepage / Live news Washington (AFP) – The US Treasury Department unveiled sanctions against a network of companies and individuals Friday for facilitating illegal technology transfers from dozens of US firms to Iranian entities, including the country’s central bank. Issued on: 03/15/2024 – 20:49 1 min The US says Iran’s central bank has provided support to the foreign arm of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps © ATTA KENARE / AFP The sanctions relate to Informatics Services Corporation (ISC), the technology arm of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), the Treasury Department said in a statement. It also sanctioned…Continue Reading

Student Government Association hosts spring 2024 elections: meet the candidates

After extending the deadline for applications to run for a Student Government Association race, 44 candidates applied across all 60 spots. The deadline was extended twice — as no one applied to run for student body president. The first time SGA extended the deadline, the organization was not technically allowed to do so because it was done without an election amendment or approval from the Senate. Voting opens on PhoenixConnect at 8 a.m. Monday, March 18 and closes 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 19.  Elon News Network asked each candidate what they hope to accomplish in their role if elected, as…Continue Reading

Stand with North Africa as “partakers of God’s calling”

North Africa (MNN) — In 1 Corinthians 12, God’s design for His Church is a multifaceted, beautiful masterpiece that calls for love and intentional one-another care. The Church has many members with different strengths, roles, and needs, so “that its parts should have equal concern for each other” (1 Corinthians 12:25 ESV). The Body of Christ as such plays out within single church congregations — and on regional and international scales. Yernathen* is a North African leader who serves with A3. He tells us, “The (North African) region has been looking for models, especially Christians — they have never had…Continue Reading