Sanctions
- Middle East
Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem over UK sanctions
London: Israel will close the British consulate in Jerusalem in response to UK sanctions on West Bank settlements, the country’s foreign minister said Tuesday, September 8. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced…
- Middle East
Iran rial hits record low as US prepares fresh sanctions
Tehran: Iran’s currency hit a record low Monday, August 24, as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would be an “economic D-Day” and would add further pressure on an economy…
- World
China calls for US-Iran dialogue, opposes sanctions on Tehran
China on Friday, August 21, asserted that the United States’ imposition of “sanctions and pressure” would not help resolve conflict in the region. China’s observation comes in the wake of Washington’s open…
- Middle East
US sanctions 10 over cash transfers to Hezbollah network
New York: The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said it has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals who are “part of a network responsible for transferring cash”…
- World
Trump says Iran could face ‘very Draconian sanctions’
Washington: US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face “very Draconian sanctions” even as he played down the Strait of Hormuz’s future importance, arguing that increased American energy production and…
- World
New Zealand announces further sanctions against Russia
Auckland: New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine. The sanctions package targets 33 individuals and entities with…
- World
US targets crypto exchanges accused of laundering Iran funds
Washington: The United States imposed sanctions on two digital asset exchanges and a network of companies it accused of helping Iran launder billions of dollars, evade sanctions and support the Islamic Revolutionary…
- World
US’ Russia Sanctions Bill targets India with 100 pc tariffs
Washington: The US Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve a bill to punish Russia and key buyers of its petroleum products, such as China and India, claiming that such trade helps fuel the…
- Middle East
US lifts sanctions on Iraqi airline, says Iran policy unchanged
Washington: The US Department of the Treasury has removed Iraqi commercial airline Fly Baghdad and two of its aircraft from its sanctions list linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Fly…
- World
Trump imposed toughest Russia oil sanctions: Bessent
Washington: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration’s record on Russia sanctions, arguing that it has imposed tougher measures on Moscow’s oil sector than any previous US government despite continuing…
- India
US rules out extending India’s Russian oil sanctions waiver
Washington: The United States on Wednesday, April 15, ruled out granting any further exemption from sanctions for the purchase of Russian or Iranian oil. US Treasury Scott Bessent made the announcement at a…
- World
US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests
Washington: The United States is imposing a new round of sanctions against Iranian officials accused of repressing nationwide protests that challenge Iran’s theocratic government. Included in Thursday’s (January 15) sanctions is the…
- World
China sanctions 20 US defence firms over Trump’s Taiwan arms sales
Beijing: China on Friday imposed sanctions on 20 US defence firms in response to the Trump administration’s approval of a record USD 11.1 billion arms sales package to Taiwan. The Foreign Ministry…
- News
New Zealand reimposes UN sanctions on Iran
Auckland: New Zealand is reimposing sanctions on Iran, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced. “This reimposition of UN-mandated sanctions reflects the international community’s deep concerns about Iran’s non-compliance with its nuclear obligations and…
- Middle East
UN confirms reactivation of sanctions on Iran
United Nations: The United Nations confirmed that sanctions against Iran have been reactivated. “Pursuant to the process set forth in paragraphs 11 and 12 of Security Council resolution 2231 (2015), effective on…
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