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EU ambassadors approve new sanctions on 19 Iranian officials, entities ove
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The European Union on Wednesday moved to intensify pressure on Tehran amid the conflict in West Asia by approving new sanctions targeting 19 Iranian regime officials and entities accused of serious human rights violations.
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US imposes new sanctions amid nationwide unrest in Iran
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
In a press statement, the US Department of State said the Iranian authorities have responded to popular demands for basic rights with "violence and cruel repression" against their own citizens.
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US imposes new sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The move is part of President Donald Trump's renewed efforts to increase pressure on the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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US Treasury tightens sanctions on Iran's shadow oil network, Indian firm a
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The US Department of State and Department of Treasury announced new sanctions targeting Iran's shadow oil network, naming companies and individuals across several countries, including India.
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US "frustrated" with Russia for lack of interest or action on peace deal;
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The imposition of new sanctions on Russian oil companies by the United States was "appropriate and necessary", a sign of the frustration over the slow progress being made on a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday (local time).<
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"Putin must pay price for his needless aggression": UK PM welcomes US impo
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The UK, on October 16, announced around 90 new sanctions on the Russian oil sector in an effort to put pressure on the country to stop the Ukraine war. A week later, on October 23, the United States announced sanctions on two of Russia's biggest oil companies.
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"These are tremendous": President Trump on sanctioning Russia's two larges
Updated : 7 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced new sanctions targeting Russia's two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in a bid to pressure Moscow to end the war in Ukraine.
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Kremlin calls Trump's "frustration" with Ukraine peace talks "understandab
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said US President Donald Trump's "emotional" stance on Ukraine talks is understandable. Trump voiced frustration, saying Ukraine "let me down." Russian FM Sergey Lavrov noted Trump seeks quick solutions. Trump also warned of new sanctions but urged Europe to s
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"Our uranium enrichment will continue": Iranian FM ahead of nuclear talks
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Iran reaffirmed its right to enrich uranium ahead of a key meeting with European powers threatening new sanctions. The move follows recent Israel-US strikes and global criticism. Iran says talks with the US depend on trust-building, while denying any nuclear weapons intent, Al Jazeera report
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"There should be no double standards, especially in energy trade": MEA on
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
India rejected the EU's new sanctions, saying it doesn't support unilateral measures. It stressed its commitment to legal obligations and highlighted energy security as a key priority. India also called for avoiding double standards, especially in energy trade.
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Kremlin weighs response to Trump's Ukraine ultimatum, Medvedev dismisses '
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on Russia unless a Ukraine peace deal is reached in 50 days. Russia dismissed the warning as a "theatrical ultimatum." Meanwhile, 18 were injured in Ukrainian drone attacks, and the EU is close to announcing new sanctions on Russia.
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US unveils first Iran oil sanctions after 12-day war truce
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The US has imposed new sanctions on Iranian oil exports after a recent ceasefire with Israel. Despite brief hopes for relief, tensions remain high with military strikes and diplomatic talks ongoing. Iran denies cooperation with the UN watchdog, while indirect US-Iran talks continue, Al Jazee
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