US imposes sanctions on senior Hamas officials
The Treasury Department says the sanctions targeted the group's representatives abroad.
Wed Nov 20 2024
What can the UN do if North Korea sends troops to Ukraine?
North Korea has been under UN Security Council sanctions since 2006 and the measures have been steadily strengthened over the years.
Thu Oct 24 2024
At BRICS summit, Russia to push to end dollar dominance
The Oct. 22-24 summit in the city of Kazan is being presented by Moscow as evidence that Western efforts to isolate Russia have failed.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Starlink emerges as fresh battleground between Musk, Brazil
Brazil's telecom regulator threatens Starlink with sanctions, escalating tensions with Elon Musk after his social network X was suspended.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Australia imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers, youth group over West Bank violence
Penny Wong said Australia calls on Israel to hold perpetrators of settler violence to account and to cease its ongoing settlement activity.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Putin taps economist to run defence, replacing Shoigu in unexpected move
Russia's economists have so far largely ensured economic stability and growth despite toughest sanctions ever imposed on a major economy.
Mon May 13 2024
Iran's capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says
The US Treasury is increasing its focus on financing for groups routed through Southeast Asia.
Tue May 07 2024
US issues hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia, takes aim at Chinese companies
20 companies based in mainland China and Hong Kong among hundreds of entities hit by wide-ranging move against Chinese companies so far.
Thu May 02 2024
Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will fight any sanctions on army battalions
Benjamin Netanyahu said he would fight against sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations.
Mon Apr 22 2024
US and Britain announce new Iran sanctions after missile and drone strike on Israel
The US announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its unmanned aerial vehicle production after its attack on Israel.
Fri Apr 19 2024
US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again
Hoping to steer Israel away from massive retaliation, the US and Europe flagged toughening of economic and political sanctions against Iran.
Wed Apr 17 2024
North Korea aims to switch to solid-fuel missiles for faster launches
North Korea is developing missiles and nuclear weapons undeterred by sanctions in the wake of UN Security Council bans.
Wed Apr 03 2024
McDonald’s tarik saman terhadap BDS Malaysia
McDonald's Malaysia menarik balik saman fitnah yang difailkan terhadap Boycott Divestment Sanctions (BDS) Malaysia selepas hasil positif proses mediasi antara kedua-dua pihak.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Isu boikot: Mediasi positif, McDonald's dan BDS bertemu lagi 30 April
Perbincangan dilapor berlangsung sangat positif dengan hanya satu atau dua perkara berbangkit yang perlu diselesaikan.
Mon Mar 18 2024
How Russia has managed to shake off the impact of sanctions – with a little help from its friends
Fortunately for Russia, China has been a somewhat willing partner.
Sun Mar 03 2024