![Putin taps economist to run defence, replacing Shoigu in unexpected move Putin taps economist to run defence, replacing Shoigu in unexpected move](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715589551_AndreiBelousovjpg.jpg)
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 Iran's capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715075843_TBIRANOIL.jpg)
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 US issues hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia, takes aim at Chinese companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51714618655_flagjpg.jpg)
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 Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will fight any sanctions on army battalions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707958906_TBBenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
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 US and Britain announce new Iran sanctions after missile and drone strike on Israel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713490019_Israels.jpg)
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 US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713328118_Israels.jpg)
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 aims to switch to solid-fuel missiles for faster launches](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712125808_missilejpg.jpg)
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 tarik saman terhadap BDS Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711097363_mcdonalds.jpg)
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 Isu boikot: Mediasi positif, McDonald's dan BDS bertemu lagi 30 April](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710741269_TBMRezajpg.jpg)
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 How Russia has managed to shake off the impact of sanctions – with a little help from its friends](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61688124869_VladimirPutin.jpg)
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
![US to impose 'major sanctions' on Russia over Navalny death US to impose 'major sanctions' on Russia over Navalny death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708484136_TBAlexeiNavalny.jpg)
US to impose 'major sanctions' on Russia over Navalny death
The latest sanctions on Russia will include the country's defense and industrial bases, along with sources of revenue for the economy.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![EU adds Russia's biggest diamond producer Alrosa to sanctions list EU adds Russia's biggest diamond producer Alrosa to sanctions list](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704283734_diamond.jpg)
EU adds Russia's biggest diamond producer Alrosa to sanctions list
The EU's diamond ban is done in coordination with G7 countries, which announced a similar ban in December.
Wed Jan 03 2024
![From spy balloons to chocolates: Chinese propaganda frames Xi's US pivot From spy balloons to chocolates: Chinese propaganda frames Xi's US pivot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700126699_JoeBiden.jpg)
From spy balloons to chocolates: Chinese propaganda frames Xi's US pivot
While key issues like US sanctions on chip exports remain unresolved, Chinese state media is now striking a different tone, analysts say.
Thu Nov 16 2023
![PM: Will not recognise unilateral sanctions, in response to US bill PM: Will not recognise unilateral sanctions, in response to US bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41699328637_TBAnwarIbrahimj.jpg)
PM: Will not recognise unilateral sanctions, in response to US bill
Any sanctions against Malaysia can also affect the assessment of the US govt and US companies towards M'sia, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Nov 07 2023
![North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684135761_NorthKoreanflag.jpg)
North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world
More than a dozen missions may close, likely because of international sanctions, a trend of Pyongyang's disengaging globally.
Wed Nov 01 2023