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US' sanctions threat on Iranian oil trade despite deal hopes: ‘Won't hesitate'

The Donald Trump administration has imposed sanctions on several entities, individuals and vessels linked to Iran’s oil and petrochemical business.
Updated on May 29, 2026 10:42 am IST

Who are the Indian national, firm targeted by US in new sanctions against Iran?

FILE PHOTO: A gas flare on an oil production platform is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Gulf.
Updated on Feb 06, 2026 10:28 pm IST

EU 'strongly condemns' US sanctions against five Europeans

Former European commissioner Thierry Breton is among the people sanctioned.
Published on Dec 24, 2025 08:29 pm IST

Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in Venezuela

Trump announced a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to Venezuela, increasing pressure on Maduro amid a military buildup.
Published on Dec 17, 2025 08:59 am IST

Australia hits Afghan Taliban officials with sanctions, travel bans

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Published on Dec 06, 2025 12:23 pm IST

Who is Jimena Araya, alias ‘Rosita’? Venezuelan model sanctioned over TdA links

Jimena Araya, also known as Rosita, is a Venezuelan model with millions of social media followers.
Updated on Dec 04, 2025 01:04 am IST

Russian oil finds fewer takers in China after hit from sanctions

State-owned giants such as Sinopec and PetroChina Co. are staying on the sidelines.
Published on Nov 03, 2025 02:57 pm IST

Singapore ties to multibillion-dollar scam case in spotlight

The accusations shine another spotlight on Singapore’s role in the facilitation of criminal activity in the region.
Published on Oct 16, 2025 05:25 pm IST

Dutch Foreign Minister resigns over failed push for sanctions on Israel

Caspar Veldkamp claimed that some ministers were blocking even the implementation of current sanctions on Israel.
Published on Aug 23, 2025 11:40 am IST

EU hits at Russian oil industry with fresh sanctions as Ukraine war rages on

European Union "just approved one of its strongest sanctions packages against Russia to date," said the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kalla.
Published on Jul 18, 2025 12:47 pm IST

China to sanction US officials over Hong Kong issues amid rising tensions

China will impose sanctions on American lawmakers, bureaucrats, and non-governmental organisation leaders who have "performed poorly" on Hong Kong matters.
Published on Apr 21, 2025 04:10 pm IST

Putin gains ground in Ukraine as Trump signals potential shift in US support

President Vladimir Putin's forces are steadily advancing on the battlefield over three years after he invaded Ukraine. Weapons and manpower shortages are a problem for Kyiv. Additionally, Ukraine's enormous military aid supply may soon be stopped by the incoming U.S. president.
Published on Feb 08, 2025 02:13 pm IST

What is the International Criminal Court? How Trump's sanctions affect it?

Trials and investigations at the only permanent international tribunal for war crimes and genocide in the world may be in jeopardy as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order placing sanctions on the International Criminal Court.
Published on Feb 07, 2025 11:08 pm IST

Japan approves additional sanctions against Russia amid ongoing Ukraine conflict

Japan adopted further penalties on Russia on Friday for its war on Ukraine, including a ban on exports to dozens of Russian organisations and several other nations that have allegedly assisted Russia in evading sanctions and the freezing of the assets of dozens of people and organisations.
Published on Jan 10, 2025 01:31 pm IST

China imposes sanctions on US defence firms supplying arms to Taiwan

Representative image: 10 us defense firms face sanctions from China for selling arms to Taiwan
Published on Jan 02, 2025 04:54 pm IST

US sanctions Russian, Iranian entities over Presidential election interference

US Treasury sanctions Iranian and Russian entities for using AI to spread election misinformation. (AFP FILE PHOTO)
Published on Jan 01, 2025 10:49 am IST

US cracks down on Indian companies for supplies to Russian firms

The action comes as Washington has sought to curb Russia's evasion of the sanctions imposed after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which has killed or wounded thousands and reduced cities to rubble
Published on Oct 31, 2024 01:10 pm IST

New Hindenburg report alleges $35 billion server maker Super Micro of fraud

The Super Micro Computer logo is pictured at COMPUTEX Taipei, one of the world's largest computer and technology trade shows, in Taipei, Taiwan May 30, 2023. (Ann Wang/Reuters)
Published on Aug 29, 2024 08:06 am IST

The curious case of the sanction against Arundhati Roy

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**EDS: FILE PHOTO** New Delhi: Writer and activist Arundhati Roy. (PTI Photo)(PTI06_18_2024_000277B)
Published on Jun 19, 2024 07:00 pm IST

Behbal Kalan Firing: IG Umranangal moves plea wants charges dropped

Inspector general of police Paramraj Singh Umranangal moved the court of additional district and sessions judge, Faridkot, on Monday, seeking that the proceedings against him be dropped on grounds of “want of sanction” in the 2015 Behbal Kalan firing case. (Representative Image/HT File)
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 08:26 am IST

Iran summons UK envoy to protest over new ‘destructive’ sanctions

An Iranian flag flutters in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, Austria.
Published on Jul 07, 2023 12:58 am IST

Under legal review, Raj Bhavan on cases against 4 former ministers

Tamil Nadu’s law minister S Regupathy wrote to governor R N Ravi seeking speedy action (Gagan Pawar)
Updated on Jul 07, 2023 12:27 am IST

Russia will stand up against sanctions and ‘provocations’: Putin at SCO Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Council via videoconference at the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday.
Published on Jul 04, 2023 02:42 pm IST

Jolt to ex-DU prof, SC sets aside clean chit in Maoist case

Former Delhi University professor GN Saibaba had submitted to the top court through his lawyers that while he may have ideological inclinations, he was not involved in any criminal activity. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 11:44 pm IST

SC sets aside Bombay HC order acquitting former DU professor GN Saibaba

The SC remanded it to the high court for fresh consideration on merits within four months. (PTI file photo)
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 08:41 pm IST

SC raises doubts over rejection of plea for cases against Thakur, Verma

The Supreme Court. (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 09:11 am IST

Proposed amendment in Metro Act may not stand judicial scrutiny: Law ministry

The amendment was proposed after the Centre told the Delhi High Court in March this year to refrain from giving sanction to attach immovable and movable assets of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to pay the arbitration amount to the Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Ltd (DAMEPL). (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 12:32 am IST