US Sanctions

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President Joe Biden delivers closing remarks to the virtual Summit for Democracy, in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus, Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, in Washington. (AP)

U.S. imposes sweeping human rights sanctions on China, Myanmar and North Korea

China's embassy in Washington denounced the U.S. move as 'serious interference in China's internal affairs'

11 Dec 2021 1:36 PM

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi (L) during a press conference in the Bahraini capital Manama and a file photo taken on April 12, 2018 of Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman poses at La Moncloa palace in Madrid. (AFP)

US says Saudi crown prince MBS approved Jamal Khashoggi murder but spares him sanctions

Blinken announces the 'Khashoggi Act' that will ban foreigners' entry into US who threaten dissidents or harass reporters and their families

27 Feb 2021 11:22 AM

Every foreign-made semiconductor of any type anywhere in the world is now subject to US licence requirements if a Huawei company is in any way involved, directly or indirectly, in the transaction. (Photo | AFP)

Now, US puts a stop to Huawei's chances to access US chip technology even through third parties

The Semiconductor Industry Association, representing American chipmakers, said Monday it will cause significant disruption to the industry.

18 Aug 2020 6:15 PM

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks during a news conference in Hong Kong. (AP)

US sanctions Hong Kong's pro-China leader, other officials

The officials are accused of cooperating with Beijing’s effort to undermine autonomy and crack down on freedom in Hong Kong

08 Aug 2020 10:12 AM

Iran is determined to develop its oil industry in spite of U.S. sanctions imposed on the country. (AFP Photo)

Iran to develop oil industry despite US sanctions

We will not surrender under any circumstances, said Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh

12 Jul 2020 9:37 AM

Reliance will load its first cargo of Venezuelan crude in three months this week in exchange for diesel under a swap deal. (PTI Photo)

Reliance to load Venezuelan oil cargo under fuel swap deal

Reliance gave US State Department notice of diesel swap and received word back that policies that allowed transaction were still in place

10 Jul 2020 9:05 AM

Huawei was granted a limited role in January to build the UK’s new high-speed 5G networks. However, last week the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre began a review to examine the impact new US sanctions against Huawei could have on the country’s networks, officials said. (Photo | Flickr)

As UK reviews impact of US sanctions on Huawei, telecom firm launches ad campaign to win public over

It took out full-page ads in British newspapers outlining its commitment to providing telecom companies with equipment for 5G networks.

08 Jun 2020 7:41 PM

Iranian fuel reaches Venezuelan stations as prices set to rise

Washington has warned governments, seaports, shipping firms and insurers that they could face sanctions if they aid the Iranian supply

31 May 2020 9:13 AM

There was no immediate reaction from the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog now monitoring Iran’s compliance with the deal. (Photo: FIle)

Iran resumes uranium enrichment at underground plant in Tehran

The development is significant as the centrifuges previously spun empty, without gas injection, under the landmark 2015 nuclear accord.

05 Nov 2019 3:26 PM

Huawei has been forced to use an open-source version of Google's Android OS on its latest phones.

Huawei says US sanctions are hurting business

Operating without core Google services such as Play Store or apps like Chrome and Maps, is the 'most challenging part.'

22 Oct 2019 7:38 AM

Mahathir did not mention the source of possible sanctions on the Southeast Asian country but said he was disappointed that proponents of free trade. (Photo: FIle)

Mahathir warns of possible trade sanctions on Malaysia amid US-China trade war

To cushion the impact of the collision between the superpowers, Mahathir said Malaysia was collaborating more with its regional neighbours.

21 Oct 2019 12:39 PM

Trump said he will be issuing the executive order authorising imposition of sanctions against current and former officials of Turkey and those contributing to destabilising Syria. (Photo: File)

‘I’m prepared to destroy its economy’: Trump orders sanctions on Turkey

Trump noted that since his first day, administration has worked tirelessly to preserve the safety and security of the US and its citizens.

15 Oct 2019 9:31 AM

Since ditching the nuclear deal, calling it skewed to Iran's advantage, Trump has reimposed sanctions to strangle its vital oil trade and force Tehran to accept stricter limits on its nuclear activity, curb its ballistic missile programme and end its support for proxy forces around the Middle East. (Photo: File)

US will impose sanction whoever purchases Iran's oil: official

Iran's crude oil exports were slashed by more than 80 pc due to re-imposed sanctions by US after Trump exited Iran's 2015 nuclear deal.

09 Sep 2019 12:16 PM

Rouhani's statement came a day after US President Donald Trump said he was open to meeting. (Photo: File)

Iran’s Rouhani tells US to take ‘first step’ by lifting sanctions

'You must retreat from all illegal, unjust and wrong sanctions against the nation of Iran,' Rouhani said.

27 Aug 2019 1:29 PM

Hook was responding to a reporter’s questions alleging that India is violating the US sanctions through the Chabahar port which it is building in Iran for the purpose of Afghanistan. (Photo: AFP)

No evidence that India is running afoul of sanctions, says US official

‘I’m not familiar with the evidence that you are citing,’ Hook said in response to question, adding India is not violating US sanctions.

21 Aug 2019 5:31 PM

Pompeo said the US doesn’t want crude oil to go to Syria because it will be 'off-loaded, sold, used by the Quds force, an organization that has killed countless Americans and people all across the world.'(Photo: File)

Pompeo warns anyone who ‘touches’ Iran tanker risks US sanctions

He said he believes this rationale 'is shared by the entire world.'

21 Aug 2019 1:51 PM

India has brought down the import of oil from Iran, with which it has historic and cultural ties, to almost zero. (Representational Image)

Highly gratified by cooperation from ‘great friend’ India on Iran: US

India, which has galloping energy needs, went out of its way to co-operate with the United States.

01 Aug 2019 10:27 AM

'Iran has long been secretly 'enriching,' in total violation of the terrible 150 Billion Dollar deal made by John Kerry and the Obama Administration,' Trump said. (Photo: File)

'Will soon be increased, substantially': Trump warns Iran of more stringent sanctions

Trump accused Iran of violating the 150 billion dollar deal made by John Kerry and the Obama Administration.

11 Jul 2019 12:28 PM

The French leader said he would continue in the coming days to work towards a resolution of the standoff between Iran and the US that would see Tehran 'fully respect its obligations and continue to benefit from the economic advantages of the (2015) deal.' (Photo: File)

France calls on Iran to 'immediately' reduce enriched uranium reserves

This camed a day after Tehran announced it had breached limits under a 2015 nuclear deal to retaliate against new US sanctions.

02 Jul 2019 3:55 PM

Last year, Trump pulled the United States out of the multinational deal under which sanctions on Iran were lifted in return for curbs on its nuclear programme, verified by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). (Photo: ANI)

US will sanction any country that imports Iranian oil: Special envoy

Tehran has been selling increased volumes at below market rates in countries including Brazil, China and India since US reimposed sanctions.

28 Jun 2019 9:16 PM

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