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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AP)

US sanctions 13 organizations in a move to curb ordinary, labour trade...

The new sanctions demonstrate the Trump administration's focus on hurting trade between China and North Korea.

22 Nov 2017 1:51 PM IST

President Donald Trump ended sanctions against Turkey on Wednesday, drawing a line under American involvement in blood-stained Syria, as Turkish and Russian troops seized territory previously held by US troops and their beleaguered Kurdish allies. (Photo: File)

Donald Trump lifts Turkey sanctions, quits blood-stained' Syria

Trump called the ceasefire, which allowed the Turkish takeover to proceed largely unopposed, a 'major breakthrough'.

24 Oct 2019 8:35 AM IST

President of the United States Donald Trump

Sanctions on Turkey no longer necessary: Trump

Terming it as an incredible outcome, Trump said that Turkey had a legitimate problem on the 22 mile (34 kms) strip for...

18 Oct 2019 11:42 AM IST

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told reporters that Washington stood ready to impose more tariffs on China if President Donald Trump and Chinas Xi Jinping fail to strike a deal at the G20 summit later this month in Osaka. (Photo: AP)

More US sanctions on Turkey if no ceasefire: US Treasury Secretary

The US withdrawal was seen as a green light from the White House for the Turkish offensive, creating a massive backlash...

17 Oct 2019 10:45 AM IST

We are committed to ensuring that Indians have access to the worlds best products, Trump said. (Photo: File)

US sanctions Turkey, Trump says ready to swiftly destroy' its economy

Vice President Mike Pence said he would travel to Turkey and that Trump had telephoned Erdogan to insist that Turkey end...

15 Oct 2019 9:40 AM IST

Vincent Campos, a spokesman at the US State Departments energy bureau said talks are ongoing with the eight consumers of Irans oil that received waivers in November with the aim of eventually cutting imports to zero. (Representational image)

India wants to keep Iran oil purchases at 3 lakh barrels per day:...

Iran was India's seventh biggest oil supplier in January, as compared to third-biggest a year ago.

8 March 2019 1:58 PM IST

Though Dubai depends less on oil income, fluctuations in crude oil prices have affected all sectors of its economy. The slowdown took its toll on the small and unorganised sectors in the form of unpaid outstanding dues for companies, unpaid wages for workers and large scale job losses.

IOC ties up oil from US, Saudi to make up for Iran shortfall

IOC and other Indian refiners stopped importing crude oil from Iran this month following the US' move to end sanction...

17 May 2019 7:38 PM IST

Death to America: Iran lawmakers chant in Parliament as tensions rise

'Death to America': Iran lawmakers chant in Parliament as tensions...

US President Trump announced additional sanctions on Iran, but held out the prospect of a deal.

23 Jun 2019 1:12 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) slammed Russia, Syria and Iran for killing many innocent civilians. (Photo:AP)

Trump to enforce 'major' additional sanctions on Iran from Monday

As part of 'maximum pressure' campaign, the US has reinstated sanctions against Iran after exiting from the Iran nuclear...

23 Jun 2019 11:02 AM IST

Many of the photos are stamped with dates, times, locations and descriptions, and, according to officials, represent proof that Pyongyang is violating punishing economic sanctions right off Chinas coast. (Photo: AP)

US gift to China questions enforcement of North Korea sanctions

What looked like a coffee table book was actually 32 pages of photographs and satellite images of North Korean ships.

12 Jun 2019 11:04 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) slammed Russia, Syria and Iran for killing many innocent civilians. (Photo:AP)

Iran is failing as a nation after sanctions: Trump

During the meeting on Thursday, Trump and Macron asserted that they do not want Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.

7 Jun 2019 1:22 PM IST

China has sought to gain support for defending global trade agreements against Trumps America First stance in gatherings like the G-20. (Photo: AP)

Don't play with fire':â€‰China warns US over Taiwan arms deal

China's latest statement came as Taiwan President was in New York en route to four Caribbean allies, a trip that has...

13 July 2019 12:09 PM IST