US judge says 9/11 families not entitled to Afghan bank funds

A United States judge has ruled that family members of victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks are not entitled to funds from Afghanistan’s central bank.

EU to consider using frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine. It’s Russian tax payers who must bear the cost - En attendant Godot

On Wednesday, the EU will launch an ad hoc group to investigate how frozen Russian funds, including central bank reserves, can be used for reconstruction work in Ukraine, the Swedish government said.

Kosovo Push to Confiscate Unjustified Assets Raises Concerns

Kosovo’s parliament on Thursday adopted a law on the establishment of the Bureau for Verification and Confiscation of Unjustified Assets, taking a major step towards fulfilling one of the ruling Vetevendosje Movement’s election campaign promises.

Switzerland Has No Legal Grounds For Transferring Frozen Russian Assets To Kiev - Ministry

Switzerland respects human rights and currently has no legal grounds for transferring frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, Swiss Secretary of State Livia Leu said on Friday.

Japan Freezes Assets Of 22 Russian Individuals, 3 Companies - Foreign Ministry

 Tokyo on Friday froze the assets of 22 Russian individuals and 3 companies against the background of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, according to a statement on the Japanese Foreign Ministry's website.

Germany’s seizing Russian assets may force other nations to ignore law, speaker warns

The planned seizure of Russian funds and property by Germany for their subsequent transfer to Ukraine may lure other countries into ignoring international law, State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said on Thursday.

EC suggests creating fund from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine — Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission (EC) suggests creating a fund comprising 300 bln euro of frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank and 19 bln euro of private assets to invest these funds and use profits for compensation payments to Ukraine, President of the EC Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.

US Judge Says 9/11 Victims Not Entitled to Afghan Bank Assets | Farsnews Agency

A United States judge recommended that victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks not be allowed to seize billions of dollars of assets belonging to Afghanistan’s central bank to satisfy court judgements they obtained against the Taliban.

EU Leaders To Discuss Confiscation Of Russias Frozen Assets At Brussels Summit- Source

The leaders of the European Union will discuss possible confiscation of assets that are frozen under the sanctions against Russia during the summit in Brussels on May 30-31, a high-ranking EU source told reporters on Sunday.

EU Says Assets Of Russian, Belarusian Individuals, Entities Worth $32Bln Frozen So Far - Sputnik

EU Commission's Freeze and Seize Task Force said on Friday that it had frozen assets worth 29.5 billion euro ($32 billion) belonging to Russian and Belarusian individuals and companies and had blocked transactions worth 196 billion Euros so far.

US Senators Propose Plan for Seized Russian Assets | Farsnews Agency

 (FNA)- A bill that would allow the use of Russian assets seized by Washington to fund aid to Ukrainian refugees and the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine is being introduced in the US Senate.

France freezes Russian Central Bank’s assets worth 22 bln euro, says minister - TASS

The French authorities have frozen the funds of the Bank of Russia worth 22 bln euro, as well as accounts and property of individuals sanctioned by western countries, France’s Minister of Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire said in live broadcast of the RTL radio station on Sunday.

Ukraine says damage so far from war with Russia tops $100B

He said Russian assets frozen in foreign banks, including reserves of Russia’s central bank, should be given for the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Moscow Will Respond ‘Symmetrically’ to Seizure of Russian Business Assets Abroad, Medvedev Says - Sputnik International

On Saturday, the European Union placed a number of senior Russian officials, including members of the Russian Security Council, on its sanctions list, with the restrictions including a freeze on any assets the officials may have in EU jurisdiction.

Taliban Warns US Against ‘Theft’ of Assets | Farsnews Agency

The Taliban warned US President Joe Biden that if he does not release the $7 billion in Afghan funds his administration “unfroze” last week, the Islamic fundamentalist group will have no choice but to “reconsider” its policy toward Washington.

US Congress passes bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

The US House of Representatives on Friday voted to pass legislation allowing the families of victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks to sue the government of Saudi Arabia for damages, despite a warning from the White House that it would veto the measure.

UK guidance on asylum for Brotherhood members not positive for Egyptian-British relations: Egypt FM

Egypt considers the recently-issued UK Home Office guidance allowing members of the Muslim Brotherhood to apply for asylum in Britain as "not positive" for the mutual relations between both countries,  foreign minister Sameh Shoukry said at a press conference in Cairo.

White House: No evidence of Saudi role in 9/11 attacks

US intelligence officials have finished reviewing 28 classified pages of the official report on the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States and they show no evidence of Saudi complicity, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said on Friday.

Iran denounces US court ruling on blocked assets

Iran's foreign minister denounced the recent US Supreme Court ruling which allows the families of American victims of terrorist attacks to recover damages from Iran's frozen assets in the US banks, the website of state IRIB reported on Friday.

Italy struggles with mountain of seized mafia assets

Italy’s battle against the mafia has provoked an unusual problem for the government - the headache of managing a staggering portfolio of assets and cash seized from mobsters.