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US lifts sanctions on four Indian companies linked to Russia-related measures

US President Donald Trump. Four Indian entities taken off US sanctions list in latest OFAC update
Updated on Jul 01, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Story beyond US strikes on ships in West Asia: Sanctions & flags of convenience

A container ship and survey vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, off Muscat, Oman.
Updated on Jun 18, 2026 05:06 pm IST

US slaps sanctions on China-based refinery, 40 shippers over Iran oil trade

File photo of President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Updated on Apr 25, 2026 12:06 am IST

‘Middle path with US’: Expert on zero funds for Chabahar in India's budget

A six-month exemption from US sanctions applicable to the Chabahar port is valid until April 2026.
Updated on Feb 02, 2026 09:45 am 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

‘Not the right way…’: China rejects US sanctions, vows to defend rights

US President Donald Trump with China's President Xi Jinping at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019.
Updated on Oct 14, 2025 09:26 am IST

'Costs on countries…': US threatens nations backing shipping carbon tax

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a cabinet meeting at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 9, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
Updated on Oct 11, 2025 11:10 am IST

US planning to hit entire International Criminal Court with sanctions: Report

The flag of the International Criminal Court is reflected in a mirrored wall of the building in The Hague, Netherlands.
Updated on Sept 24, 2025 12:05 am IST

Another US-sanctioned Russian LNG shipment lands in China, second in weeks

Arctic LNG 2 had faced issues in finding buyers after it was blacklisted by US President Joe Biden’s administration in 2023.
Published on Sept 06, 2025 11:45 am IST

US sanctions Congo militia tied to forced labour, smuggling in key mining zone

The US is also sanctioning the Congolese mining company CDMC, saying it sold minerals which were sourced and smuggled from mines near Rubaya.
Published on Aug 13, 2025 02:39 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

US warns of sanctions after India-Iran Chabahar Port agreement

US State Department's Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
Published on May 14, 2024 08:11 am IST

Biden ‘will be happy’ to impose major sanctions on Russia after Navalny's death

US President Joe Biden
Published on Feb 21, 2024 05:00 pm IST

US sanctions Iran-based foundation over Salman Rushdie bounty worth millions

Indian-British author Salman Rushdie.
Published on Oct 28, 2022 09:32 pm IST

Huawei earned $44.8 billion, revenue down 5.9 percent in first half of 2022

Chinese tech giant Huawei said Friday, Aug. 12, 2022 its revenue fell in the first half of 2022 but new ventures in autos and other industries helped to offset a decline in smartphone sales under U.S. sanctions.
Published on Aug 12, 2022 04:44 pm IST

Biden aide issues fresh warning to Russia

The UN’s highest court on Wednesday ordered Russia to stop hostilities in Ukraine, granting measures requested by Kyiv although many are sceptical that Russia will comply.
Published on Mar 17, 2022 01:48 pm IST

‘Which side of history do you want to be on?’: White House asks India on Russia

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said any support for the Russian leadership was “ support for an invasion that obviously is having a devastating impact”. (AP)
Updated on Mar 17, 2022 06:55 pm IST

North Korea missile launches: US sanctions Russian national, 7 others

This picture released by North Korea's KCNA on January 12 shows Kim Jong-un speaking with military officials during an observation of a hypersonic missile test-fire.
Published on Jan 13, 2022 07:09 am IST

US officials to discuss tightening Iran sanctions in UAE as nuclear talks stall

An Iranian flag flutters in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, Austria.
Published on Dec 09, 2021 11:37 pm IST

US aims targeted sanctions at Belarus after journalist held

A woman holds a poster during a demonstration demanding the freedom of Belarus opposition activist Raman Protasevich in Berlin.
Published on May 30, 2021 06:17 am IST

Huawei founder says US sanctions not his toughest crisis

For decades, Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei stayed out of sight as his company grew to become the biggest maker of network gear for phone carriers and surpassed Apple as the No. 2 smartphone brand
Updated on Nov 08, 2019 10:54 am IST

Kim Jong Un rides horse on sacred peak, vows to fight US sanctions

In this undated photo provided on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rides a white horse to climb Mount Paektu, North Korea.
Updated on Oct 16, 2019 01:12 pm IST

Donald Trump announces new US sanctions on Iran central bank

US President Donald Trump.
Updated on Sept 20, 2019 09:34 pm IST

Huawei expects no relief from US sanctions but is confident

The founder of Chinese tech giant Huawei said he expects no relief from US export curbs due to the political climate in Washington.
Published on Aug 20, 2019 02:06 pm IST

US sanctions Chinese oil trader for violating Iran restrictions: Mike Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the United States is placing a leading Chinese oil importer on its sanctions blacklist for trading in Iranian crud.
Published on Jul 22, 2019 11:36 pm IST

Iran slams new US sanctions, says they mean end of diplomacy

President Donald Trump enacted the new sanctions against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his associates.
Updated on May 25, 2020 04:43 pm IST

US sanctions Iran supreme leader; plans to designate foreign minister

US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order that would impose fresh sanctions on Iran, amid increased tensions between the long-time foes.
Updated on Jun 24, 2019 10:33 pm IST

US sanctions hit India-Kazakhstan plans to expand connectivity

Astana continues to be hopeful of building closer trade and transit ties with New Delhi through Iran’s Bandar Abbas port and even extending connectivity to the strategic Chabahar port once a new railway link is built.
Updated on May 21, 2019 01:58 pm IST