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US cracks down on Indian companies for supplies to Russian firms

The US imposed sanctions on nearly 400 entities or individuals from over a dozen countries such as the UAE, Turkey, Thailand, Malaysia, and Switzerland

The action comes as Washington has sought to curb Russia's evasion of the sanctions imposed after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which has killed or wounded thousands and reduced cities to rubble(Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)
Published on Oct 31, 2024 01:10 PM IST
Reuters |

US warns of sanctions after India-Iran Chabahar Port agreement

The US issued a warning to “anyone” entering into business with Iran hours after India signed a port deal with the country.

US State Department's Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel. (File)
Published on May 14, 2024 08:11 AM IST
By | Written by Vaishnawi Sinha | Edited by

Biden ‘will be happy’ to impose major sanctions on Russia after Navalny's death

The United States will announce a significant set of sanctions on Russia on Friday in response to the death of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's critic Navalny.

US President Joe Biden(AP)
Published on Feb 21, 2024 05:00 PM IST
ByShweta Kukreti

US sanctions Iran-based foundation over Salman Rushdie bounty worth millions

Rushdie, 75, lost sight in one eye and the use of one hand following an attack on stage at a literary event in western New York in August, his agent said.

Indian-British author Salman Rushdie.(REUTERS file)
Published on Oct 28, 2022 09:32 PM IST
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Huawei earned $44.8 billion, revenue down 5.9 percent in first half of 2022

Weak global demand due to the pandemic, as well as a 2019 US blacklisting that snarled its supply chains, have hurt the company's device business, which sells smartphones and laptops, says company's spokesperson.

Chinese tech giant Huawei said Friday, Aug. 12, 2022 its revenue fell in the first half of 2022 but new ventures in autos and other industries helped to offset a decline in smartphone sales under U.S. sanctions.(AP)
Published on Aug 12, 2022 04:44 PM IST
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Biden aide issues fresh warning to Russia

A White House statement said that US national security adviser Jake Sullivan had reiterated the US’s “firm and clear opposition to Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion”.

The UN’s highest court on Wednesday ordered Russia to stop hostilities in Ukraine, granting measures requested by Kyiv although many are sceptical that Russia will comply.
Published on Mar 17, 2022 06:44 AM IST
By, Washington

‘Which side of history do you want to be on?’: White House asks India on Russia

India has expressed deep concern at the worsening situation in Ukraine and called for immediate cessation of violence and end to all hostilities. New Delhi has, however, abstained from UN resolutions criticising Russia.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said any support for the Russian leadership was “ support for an invasion that obviously is having a devastating impact”. (AP)
Updated on Mar 17, 2022 02:28 AM IST
By, Washington

North Korea missile launches: US sanctions Russian national, 7 others

North Korea missile launch: Sanction has also been imposed on Russian firm Parsek LLC. The US treasury department said that these individuals and the firm were responsible for procuring goods for the programs from Russia and China.

This picture released by North Korea's KCNA on January 12 shows Kim Jong-un speaking with military officials during an observation of a hypersonic missile test-fire.(AFP Photo)
Published on Jan 13, 2022 07:05 AM IST
By | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

US officials to discuss tightening Iran sanctions in UAE as nuclear talks stall

A US delegation, including the head of the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control, Andrea Gacki, will warn banks in the UAE that have business with Iran and are not in compliance with the sanctions.

An Iranian flag flutters in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, Austria.(REUTERS File/Image for representation)
Published on Dec 09, 2021 11:37 PM IST
Reuters |

US aims targeted sanctions at Belarus after journalist held

White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said the US was also suspending a 2019 agreement between Washington and Minsk that allowed carriers from each country to use the other’s airspace, and taking other actions against the government of President Alexander Lukashenko.

A woman holds a poster during a demonstration demanding the freedom of Belarus opposition activist Raman Protasevich in Berlin.(AP)
Published on May 30, 2021 06:17 AM IST
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