Russia's Foreign Ministry condemned the EU's 19th sanctions package as "illegal" and "self-destructive," saying it isolates the bloc internationally. Zakharova criticized restrictions on trade, banks, LNG, tourism, and diplomats, warning the measures harm EU interests and promised Russia
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog against terror financing and money laundering, continued to list North Korea (DPRK), Iran, and Myanmar under blacklist as "high-risk jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action" for severe deficiencies in their anti-money launderi
Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, condemned upcoming US-South Korea-Japan military drills as "dangerous" and "reckless," warning of consequences, *Al Jazeera* reported. North Korea has vowed countermeasures, while experts say the exercises may accelerate Pyongyang's nucl
Richard Rossow says that Pakistan has now realised that Indian is no longer just going to play the game of diplomatic countermeasures if it continues with its misadventures.
Pakistan has started to feel the heat after India announced a slew of measures against Pakistan over the horrific Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in the deaths of 25 Indians and 1 Nepali citizen.
In the wake of the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Ministry of External Affairs has announced a series of strong countermeasures, including the immediate closure of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari. Tourists on Thursday welcomed the move and urged the government to take
Sharing a post on X, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote, "We took note of the announcement by President Trump. We want to give negotiations a chance. While finalising the adoption of the EU countermeasures that saw strong support from our Member States, we will put t
The EU is "preparing for further countermeasures" to protect its interest, Von der Leyen said after US President Donald Trump announced a 20 per cent levies on European goods, urging the US to "move from confrontation to negotiation", as per Euro News.
The European Commission expressed regret over US decision to impose US tariffs, calling them "unjustified, disruptive to transatlantic trade, and harmful to businesses and consumers, often resulting in higher prices."
The ministries said Beijing will challenge the decision before the World Trade Organization and take unspecified "countermeasures". The Ministry of Commerce said the tariff "seriously violates" international trade rules, urging the US to "engage in frank dialogue and strengthen cooperation",