Trump imposes sanctions on Iran’s supreme leader
Washington, June 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order imposing financial sanctions on Iran’s supreme leader, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, …
US to impose major sanctions against Iran on Monday
Washington, June 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Saturday said the US would impose major additional sanctions against Iran on Monday. “We are putting …
Turkey to retaliate if US imposes sanctions over S-400 deal
Ankara, June 14 (IANS) Turkey will retaliate if the US imposes sanctions over its purchase of the S-400 air defence systems from Russia, the country’s …
India slams secrecy in working of UN’s terrorism sanctions panel
United Nations, June 7 (IANS) Having won the battle to get the UN to designate Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, India …
N. Korean missile tests violated UN sanctions: US NSA
Tokyo, May 25 (IANS) North Korea’s missile launches earlier this month violated UN Security Council resolutions, US National Security Advisor John Bolton said on Saturday …
Iran won’t hold negotiations with US post sanctions
Tehran, May 10 (IANS) Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the government in Tehran will not hold negotiations with the US after it imposed new …
US seizes North Korean ship for sanctions violations
Washington, May 10 (IANS) The US has seized a North Korean cargo ship, alleging sanctions violations by the country, the Justice Department said Thursday. The …
Trump announces sanctions on Iran’s metals sector
Washington, May 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Iran’s iron, steel, aluminum and copper sectors amid escalating tensions between Washington …
US expects all countries to observe UN sanctions against Azhar
United Nations, May 2 (IANS) The US, which pressured China to agree to UN sanctions on Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar, says it expects all …
UN terror sanctions panel head says it preserved credibility
United Nations, May 2 (IANS) The United Nations Security Council’s terrorism sanctions committee has preserved its credibility by finally declaring Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar …
‘UN terrorism sanctions panel preserved its credibility’
United Nations, May 2 (IANS) The Security Council’s terrorism sanctions committee has preserved its credibility by finally declaring Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar an international …
Hopes members abide by sanctions on JeM chief: Guterres
United Nations, May 1 (IANS) United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres hopes that all countries will abide by the sanctions imposed on Wednesday on Jaish-e-Mohammad …
US slaps sanctions on Venezuelan minister, judge
Washington, April 27 (IANS) The US Treasury Department said it has imposed sanctions on Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza and a Venezuelan judge. Jorge Arreaza …
China protests US sanctions threat for buying Iran oil
Beijing, April 23 (IANS) China on Tuesday strongly protested against a threat by the US to impose sanctions on countries that continue buying Iranian oil …
Not in violation of US sanctions: Reliance Industries
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Reliance Industries on Saturday said that reports suggesting its involvement in an arrangement that leads to cash payment for …
US targets Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua with new sanctions
Washington, April 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s administration has targeted Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua with a wave of new sanctions that also further restricted …
US imposes news sanctions on 4 Venezuelan firms
Washington, April 13 (IANS) The US has announced sanctions against four oil companies and nine of their vessels to step up pressure on Venezuela and …
North Korea sanctions to remain in place: Trump
Washington, April 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that the sanctions on North Korea will remain in place. However, he deemed it unnecessary …
Will never give in to sanctions: Kim Jong-un
Pyongyang, April 11 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed never to give in to sanctions, adding that Pyongyang needs to deliver a “serious …
US imposes sanctions on Venezuela-related companies, vessels
Washington, April 6 (IANS) The US Treasury on Friday listed Venezuela-related companies and vessels as its designated targets in a new round of sanctions to …
US initiates new move at UN to impose sanctions on Azhar
United Nations, March 28 (IANS) After several attempts to impose sanctions on Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar were blocked by China, the US has initiated …
Pentagon sanctions $1 bn for US-Mexico border wall
Washington, March 26 (IANS) The Pentagon notified Congress that it has sanctioned the transfer of $1 billion to begin new wall construction along the US-Mexico …
Trump’s N.Korea sanctions tweet sparks confusion
Washington, March 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s tweet on withdrawing sanctions against North Korea has sparked confusion among administration officials. The tweet set off …
Trump cancels new North Korea sanctions
Washington, March 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump says he has ordered the withdrawal of recently imposed sanctions against North Korea. In a tweet on …
RIL denies sidestepping US sanctions on Venezuela
Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Friday denied any suggestion that it ever sidestepped US sanctions in supplying products to Venezuela. RIL’s …
US sanctions 2 Chinese firms for N. Korea business
Washington, March 22 (IANS) The US has imposed sanctions on two Chinese companies that have helped North Korea evade restrictions imposed by Washington and the …
China continues to protect JeM chief Azhar; vetoes sanctions yet again
United Nations, March 14 (IANS) China kept chief Masood Azhar, the chief of the terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), under its protective wings, vetoing a fourth …
Iran seeks Iraq’s aid on sanctions
Baghdad, March 12 (IANS) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is seeking to boost economic links with Iraq on his first official visit to the neighbouring country …
US imposes sanctions on Russian bank over Venezuela links
Washington, March 12 (IANS) In a fresh move to drain off financial support for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government, the US imposed sanctions on a …
China urges UNSC to reconsider sanctions on North Korea
Beijing, March 1 (IANS) China on Friday urged the UN Security Council to reconsider the sanctions imposed on North Korea in order to move forward …
Trump-Kim summit breaks down over sanctions
Hanoi, Feb 28 (IANS) A summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ended on Thursday with no agreement after Washington …
Odisha sanctions additional Rs 1,000 cr for Basudha scheme
Bhubaneswar, Feb 27 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday sanctioned an additional amount of Rs 1,000 crore for various drinking water supply projects …
UNSC renews sanctions against Yemen
United Nations, Feb 27 (IANS) The UN Security Council authorized a one-year extension of the financial and travel bans that have been in place since …
US slaps sanctions on four Venezuelan state governors
Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) The US targeted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government and imposed sanctions on four state governors. According to a statement issued by …
US to impose more sanctions on Venezuela: Pompeo
Washington, Feb 25 (IANS) US State Secretary Mike Pompeo on Sunday said that the US would impose more sanctions against Venezuela. “There’ll be a meeting …
US sanctions Indian man, parents for role in global drug smuggling ring
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) The US has imposed sanctions on an Indian national, based in the UAE, and his parents for their involvement in an …
Rouhani calls US sanctions terrorism
Tehran, Feb 21 (IANS) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday said that the sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic by the US constitute an act …
Cabinet sanctions Rs 2,055 cr for Swadesh Darshan Scheme
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the continuation of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme during the extent of 14th Finance Commission …
Sanctions to remain till Pyongyang denuclearizes: US envoy to Seoul
Seoul, Feb 14 (IANS) US Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris said on Thursday that sanctions will remain in place until North Korea denuclearizes, as …
US sanctions Venezuela’ state oil company
Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) The US has announced sanctions against Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA as part of its process of exerting pressure on Caracas …
US imposes sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil giant
Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) The United States has slapped sanctions on Venezuelan state-owned oil firm PDVSA, said the White House. The sanctions on Petroleos de …