US Treasury Department sanctions five Iranian entities
US citizens have been prohibited from engaging in transactions with Iranians.
Jan 05, 2018, 09:03 AM IST
Russia prepares retaliation for new US sanctions
The US Treasury Department had on Wednesday sanctioned Russia's Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov and four other people for human rights violations.
Dec 22, 2017, 09:45 AM IST
US imposing more sanctions against North Korea soon: White House
Sanders also said the administration would also "try to push Russia to take a bigger and bolder stance to put more pressure on North Korea."
Nov 30, 2017, 00:04 AM IST
New US sanctions on Chinese traders, North Korean ships
The United States has unveiled new sanctions targeting North Korean shipping and Chinese traders doing business with Pyongyang, again raising the pressure on the pariah state to abandon its nuclear programme.
Nov 22, 2017, 11:15 AM IST
South Korea, Japan say listing North Korea as terror sponsor will pressure Pyongyang to denuclearise
South Korea and Japan on Tuesday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump putting North Korea back on a list of state sponsors of terrorism, saying it would ramp up pressure on Pyongyang to denuclearise the Korean peninsula.
Nov 21, 2017, 08:55 AM IST
US Treasury sanctions banks, representatives linked to North Korea
The US Department of Treasury on Tuesday issued sanctions on eight banks and 26 individuals linked to North Korea's financial networks in response to the country's ongoing development of weapons of mass destruction.
Sep 27, 2017, 08:40 AM IST
North Korea warns US of 'greatest pain and suffering' over new sanctions
North Korea on Monday threatened to inflict ''greatest pain and suffering" on the US, after Washington pushed for new sanctions against Pyongyang for its sixth nuclear test in the UN Security Council, the state-media reported.
Sep 11, 2017, 10:23 AM IST
UN condemns North Korea nuclear tests
On Sunday, North Korea said it detonated a hydrogen bomb designed for a long-range missile and called it a "perfect success", inviting worldwide condemnation and promises of tougher US sanctions.
Sep 06, 2017, 14:02 PM IST
Donald Trump moves to squeeze Venezuela's access to finance
Clashes in Venezuela between anti-government protesters and police this year have left 125 people dead, according to prosecutors.
Aug 26, 2017, 06:36 AM IST
Donald Trump slaps new sanctions on Venezuelan government, state oil firm
US President has signed an executive order that prohibits dealings in new debt from the Venezuelan government or its state oil company.
Aug 26, 2017, 03:19 AM IST
US sanctions hit Russian hopes of a 'Trump bump' for investment
The United States initially imposed financial and travel restrictions on Russia in 2014, after Russia annexed the Crimea region from Ukraine following the fall of a pro-Moscow president in Kiev.
Aug 15, 2017, 16:46 PM IST
US targets Venezuelan President Maduro for sanctions
WASHINGTON - The US government slapped sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday, the Trump`s administration`s toughest move so far against his government in response to Sunday`s e
Aug 01, 2017, 10:16 AM IST
US sanctions against Russia contrary to international law: Germany
"The Americans cannot punish German firms because they are conducting business in another country," she said.
Jul 31, 2017, 18:23 PM IST
Russia warns of further retaliation after US sanctions
Trump repeatedly insisted during his election campaign that he wanted to improve ties with Russia, sparking hope in the Kremlin for an improvement.
Jul 30, 2017, 22:28 PM IST
Germany warns US over Russia sanctions
The US Senate passed the sanctions package despite European concerns, sending it to President Donald Trump, who must decide whether to accept the tough stance or veto the measure.
Jul 28, 2017, 20:47 PM IST
Russia hits back over sanctions, orders US diplomats to leave
President Vladimir Putin had warned on Thursday that Russia had so far exercised restraint, but would have to retaliate against what he described as boorish and unreasonable US behaviour.
Jul 28, 2017, 17:12 PM IST
US sanctions vote 'hostile', says top Iran negotiator
The UN and other signatories to the nuclear deal have agreed that Iran has stuck to its commitments, which has been reluctantly accepted by the administration of President Donald Trump.
Jul 26, 2017, 13:50 PM IST
Russia says US sanctions vote 'step towards destroying' better ties
An overwhelming vote by the US House of Representatives to slap tough new sanctions on Moscow is a "serious step" towards wrecking chances of improving ties.
Jul 26, 2017, 13:47 PM IST
Russia calls new US sanctions against Iran unfounded: RIA
Washington slapped new economic sanctions against Iran on Tuesday over its ballistic missile programme.
Jul 20, 2017, 23:00 PM IST
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani threatens response to new US sanctions
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Tehran would "respond appropriately" to new US sanctions.
Jul 19, 2017, 20:00 PM IST
