Washington/Brussels: – After Russia announced and recognised two separatist regions of Ukraine as independent countries, Western countries and Japan have imposed stringent sanctions against Russia. The United States imposed sanctions on two major Russian banks, their affiliated enterprises and three close associates of President Putin. At the same time, actions are being taken to prevent […]
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Beijing: China announced sanctions against two US arms companies on selling weapons to Taiwan. The companies are Raytheon Technology and Lockheed Martin. This is the third time China has imposed sanctions against the US defence sector companies. Two weeks ago, the United States approved modernising Patriot Missiles System deployed in Taiwan. This agreement is worth […]
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Washington/Tehran – The Biden administration in the United States has withdrawn certain sanctions imposed on the Iranian nuclear program. The Biden administration said that this step was taken to pursue the talks in Vienna. But the senators from Biden’s Democrat party themselves are raising questions over the decision. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed […]
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Moscow/Washington: – The United States and its allies have issued a warning to impose aggressive sanctions against Russia on the Ukraine issue. Analysts and media are claiming that these sanctions imposed to jolt Russia could, in reality, backfire on the United States and its allies. US analysts have warned that sanctions imposed against Russia can […]
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Brussels – The European Union (EU) has imposed financial sanctions on the Wagner Group, which has carried out covert operations in Ukraine, Libya and Syria, as well as human rights abuses, following Russia’s orders. The European Union has accused Russia of destabilising the concerned countries by using this company that supplies mercenaries. With the help […]
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Washington/Tehran: – The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran, accusing that the Iranian drones threaten regional and international peace and stability. The US Treasury Department took action against the head of Iran’s drone command and the related companies. This has upset Iran and has lashed out at the United States. The Iranian Foreign […]
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Kabul/New York: – Amir Khan Muttaqi, Taliban’s caretaker Foreign Minister, threatened, ‘It is not in anyone’s interest to weaken the Taliban regime. If the influx of refugees from Afghanistan goes to the west, it will have a direct negative impact on global security and the economy.’ The Taliban is threatening the international community to start […]
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Washington/Ankara – The United States has imposed sanctions on five people for supporting Al Qaeda, including a person linked with the Turkish intelligence agency. Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State, announced sanctions on three Turkish and two Egyptian citizens. One of the Turkish nationals relates to Turkish intelligence. Besides, they are linked with Al Qaeda […]
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Washington: – Leading US senators introduced a resolution in Congress demanding, ‘Declare the Taliban a terrorist organisation and include them in the terrorist governments’ list of the United Nations. At the same time, impose sanctions against countries that recognise the Taliban’s terrorist regime.’ If the resolution is passed, Pakistan, which advocates for the Taliban, could […]
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Beijing: In response to the sanctions imposed by the United States on China over the Hong Kong issue, China sanctioned former US secretary alongside six officials. China has also targeted the ‘Hong Kong Democracy Council’ think tank, apart from these six officials. The Chinese sanctions will not change the US policy and resolution, responded the […]
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