Search For "sanctions"
Russian FM Lavrov slams western 'ultimatums', says Trump under EU, NATO pr
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Russian FM Sergey Lavrov said Trump is under "improper pressure" from the EU and NATO to take a tougher stance on Ukraine. He criticised Western sanctions, claimed Europe will bear the cost, and blamed NATO for triggering the crisis, according to Russian state media outlet RT.
Read More
"Fueling Putin's war machine": US Senators say penalise India, China, Braz
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
As per a joint statement by Graham and Blumenthal, China, India, and Brazil and other nations "that prop up Putin's war machine" by purchasing "cheap Russian oil and gas", which that claim is fuelling Putin's effort in the conflict with Russia. It called for the imposition of tariffs as h
Read More
Donald Trump announces 30% import tariffs on EU and Mexico over trade and
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Trump announced 30% tariffs on goods from Mexico and the EU starting August 1, citing border security and trade imbalances. He shared letters with their leaders on Truth Social. The move follows stalled trade talks, with only the UK reaching a deal so far, The Hill reported.
Read More
'Symbol of CCP Oppression': US lawmakers calls for sanctions on Hong Kong
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (SCCCP) have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider sanctions against Hong Kong Police Commissioner Joe Chow Yat-ming for his role in suppressin
Read More
Canada: Carney cites 'vital progress' on fentanyl amid Trump's tariff thre
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Trump imposed a 35% tariff on Canadian goods, citing concerns over fentanyl. In response, Canadian PM Mark Carney said Canada is making progress in curbing fentanyl and remains committed to US cooperation. Both countries aim to finalise a trade deal by August 1.
Read More
"We need assurances US will refrain from military attacks during future di
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Diplomacy is a two-way street. It was the US that broke off negotiations and resorted to military action. Therefore, it is crucial for the US to accept responsibility for its mistakes and to demonstrate a clear change in behavior. We need assurances that the United States will refrain from
Read More
"Will not radically change picture": Russian Dy FM Ryabkov on US tariffs
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Russia will not change its course if the US imposes 500% secondary tariffs, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said. He noted over 30,000 sanctions have already been imposed, and President Putin claimed the sanctions hurt the West more than Russia, RT reported.
Read More
Trump threatens 50% tariff on Brazil over Bolsonaro trial, targets copper
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump has threatened a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods over the trial of ex-President Bolsonaro, calling it a "Witch Hunt." Brazil vowed to retaliate. Trump also announced a 50% copper tariff citing national security. Several countries face similar trade threats amid ongoin
Read More
US imposes sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Rubio stated that Albanese's campaign of "political and economic warfare" against Israel and the US will no longer be tolerated. He expressed US' support for its partners in their right to self-defence.
Read More
"Dollar is King, will remain so": Trump threatens BRICS countries with ext
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Trump alleged the BRICS group is working to weaken the US dollar. During a Cabinet meeting under his leadership, Trump issued a stern warning, stating, "They will certainly have to pay 10% if they are in BRICS because BRICS was set up to hurt us, to degenerate our dollar..."
Read More
WFP raises alarm as 10 million Afghans face hunger due to aid cuts
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The World Food Programme warns that 10 million Afghans need food aid this summer, but only 1 million can be helped due to funding cuts. Experts and officials urge better international ties and resource use to fight poverty, Tolo News reported.
Read More
China opposes tariff wars, coercion after Trump's threat to BRICS countrie
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
China rejected Trump's threat of extra tariffs on BRICS supporters, calling BRICS a positive and inclusive force. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China opposes trade wars and using tariffs as coercion, adding that arbitrary tariffs harm all parties and do not serve anyone's inter
Read More