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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that US investments in China would bear the brunt of any trade war. (Photo: AP)

US warns third country sanctions' on North Korea

Rex Tillerson said China has reaffirmed support for a denuclearised' Korean peninsula but that US would test their...

4 May 2017 8:03 AM IST

North Korea carried out its fifth and biggest nuclear test on September 9, claiming it had made major strides in its efforts to fit a miniaturized warhead on a rocket that could reach the United States.(Photo: AP)

US, China agree on UN sanctions against N Korea

The key provision of the proposed new sanctions would be a cap on North Korea's coal exports to China.

24 Nov 2016 10:48 AM IST

The announcement of the sanctions also comes ahead of a May presidential election in which President Rouhani is expected to seek re-election. (Photo: AP)

Iran hits back at US by imposing sanctions on 15 companies

The companies named did not immediately respond to requests for comments on Monday.

27 March 2017 3:35 PM IST

The North also announced last week that it thwarted what it claims was a CIA-backed attempt to assassinate Kim. (Photo: AP)

North Korea sends letter of protest against tougher US sanctions

North Korea and the United States have no diplomatic relations and virtually no official channels of communication.

12 May 2017 1:16 PM IST

US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

To punish North Korea, US considers sanctions on Chinese companies

The look at the sanctions comes as Washington seeks to respond to N Korea's test of an ICBM that could strike the US.

6 July 2017 8:50 PM IST

US adds Kim Jong-Un's sister to sanctions list

The Treasury announcement came as the US State Department released a report on rights abuses in North Korea.

13 Jan 2017 2:11 AM IST

US President Donald Trump speaks about the US role in the Paris climate change accord in the Rose Garden. (Photo: AP)

US House votes to slap sanctions on Russia, Iran, North Korea

The measure now heads to the Senate, where there is support for sanctions but debate about whether to include penalties...

26 July 2017 2:53 PM IST

US House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi

US lawmakers agree on sanctions bill for Russia, N Korea, Iran

A House Democratic leader expressed concern that by including North Korea the legislation could face delays in the...

23 July 2017 12:34 PM IST

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

US, China could discuss new North Korea sanctions this week

On Monday, Pyongyang test-fired a short-range missile that fell provocatively close to Japan.

31 May 2017 9:11 AM IST

US President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Royal Castle in Warsaw. (Photo: AP)

Trump backs off from scrapping Iran deal; relief from sanctions to...

Under the terms of the 2-year-old agreement, Tehran scaled back production of nuke-making material in return for massive...

18 July 2017 11:23 AM IST

US President Donald Trump thanks the audience at the end of joints statements with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. (Photo: PTI)

Russia sanctions bill heads to Trump after Senate approval

But the bill could end up penalizing European firms that contribute to the development of Russia's energy sector.

28 July 2017 1:46 PM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (Photo: AP)

Post elections, Iran strikes back at US with more reciprocal sanctions

Iran's Foreign Ministry published a new sanctions list on its website Saturday, which added nine targets.

21 May 2017 8:37 AM IST