Germany, France, UK slap sanctions on Iran over missiles for Russia BERLIN: Germany, France and Britain on Tuesday condemned what they said was Iran’s delivery of ballistic missiles... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
World Iran’s foreign minister calls EU sanctions ‘regrettable’ DUBAI: European Union sanctions announced following Iran’s attack against Israel are “regrettable” because the... Published 23 Apr, 2024 10:56am
World Belgium urges EU sanctions on Israeli ‘extremists’ BRUSSELS: The EU should look at barring “extremist” Israelis who call for violence against Palestinians from... Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am
World EU approves 11th sanctions package against Russia over Ukraine BRUSSELS: European Union governments agreed on Wednesday on another package of sanctions against Russia over its... Published 21 Jun, 2023 07:12pm
Print Russia’s bank to suspend trading in euros MOSCOW: Russian online bank Tinkoff, run by TCS Group Holding, said on Sunday it would suspend trading in euros from... Updated 27 Feb, 2023 08:42am
World EU imposes new sanctions on Iran over protest crackdown BRUSSELS: The EU on Monday placed 37 more Iranian officials and entities on an asset-freeze and visa-ban blacklist... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:08pm
Markets Russia set to export large volume of diesel before EU sanctions Russia is set to increase its diesel exports next month before European Union sanctions on crude oil start in... Published 30 Dec, 2022 06:21pm
World EU warns Musk of 'sanctions' after Twitter suspensions BRUSSELS: The EU on Friday warned Elon Musk that Twitter could be subject to sanctions under a future media law ... Published 16 Dec, 2022 05:41pm
World Russian assets frozen in Hungary hit $925mn in November: report BUDAPEST: Russian assets frozen by Hungary’s government, which has repeatedly stalled EU sanctions against Moscow,... Published 16 Dec, 2022 05:08pm
Opinion Dutch court backs squatters in Russian tycoon’s mansion The elegant house overlooking Amsterdam’s iconic Vondelpark would fit in nicely with its neighbouring dwellings,... Published 27 Nov, 2022 06:27am
Markets Winter diesel shock looms as tanks dry up ahead of sanctions LONDON: Europe is heading into winter with seasonally low levels of diesel in storage tanks, with major implications... Published 12 Aug, 2022 10:53pm
World Lithuania says sanctions on goods to Kaliningrad take effect from Saturday VILNIUS: Lithuanian authorities said a ban on the transit through their territory to the Russian enclave of... Published 19 Jun, 2022 06:06am
World EU leaders ban most Russian oil, as Moscow advances in Donbas KYIV: European Union leaders have agreed to ban more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports, tightening economic... Published 31 May, 2022 10:39am
Markets Russia sends record volumes of oil to India, China KARACHI: While Europe shuns Russian oil amid sanctions and expectations of an oil embargo on Russian oil imports,... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Markets Russia sends record volumes of oil to India, China: report While Europe shuns Russian oil amid sanctions and expectations of an oil embargo on Russian oil imports, India and... Published 27 May, 2022 10:54pm
Markets Oil steadies near $110/bbl; strong dollar offsets supply worry NEW YORK: Oil prices steadied on Thursday, under pressure from a stronger dollar and a drop in global stock markets... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Markets EU says pay for Russian gas in euros BRUSSELS: EU companies may be able to work around Russia’s demand to receive gas payments in roubles without... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Markets EU sanctions on Russian rubber to hit Nokian Tyres output HELSINKI: Finnish tyre maker Nokian Tyres said on Monday new sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU) on Russia... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
World Russia says seized artworks return home MOSCOW: Moscow said Saturday that consignments of valuable works of art seized by Finnish customs due to Western... Published 10 Apr, 2022 05:49am
World Putin likens Western sanctions to war as Russian assault traps Ukrainian civilians LVIV/KYIV: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Western sanctions were akin to war as his forces pressed their... Published 05 Mar, 2022 11:18pm
World Neutral Switzerland's economy shaken by sanctions on Russia ZURICH: Switzerland's newly adopted tough stance on Russia has forced the Swiss economy to readjust to sanctions,... Published 05 Mar, 2022 09:45am
World EU bans 70% of Belarus exports to bloc with new sanctions over Ukraine invasion BRUSSELS: The European Union has approved new sanctions against Belarus for its supporting role in Russia's invasion... Published 03 Mar, 2022 12:13am
World EU sanctions 'will hurt Russia and will hurt a lot': foreign policy chief PARIS: EU sanctions against Russia will also target Russian parliament members who backed recognising breakaway... Published 22 Feb, 2022 11:06pm
Print Belarus says diplomat hurt in London embassy ‘attack’ MOSCOW: Belarus said Monday one of its diplomats had been injured following an attack on its embassy in London, amid... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
World Neighbours of Belarus say migrant crisis risks military clash KAPCIAMIESTIS, Lithuania/WARSAW: Countries bordering Belarus on Thursday warned the migrant crisis on the European... Published 12 Nov, 2021 04:46am
World Polish PM accuses Putin of masterminding Belarus migrant 'attack' WARSAW: Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of orchestrating a wave of... Published 10 Nov, 2021 09:49am
Business & Finance EU suspends efforts to ratify China investment deal BRUSSELS: The European Commission said Tuesday that efforts to win approval for the EU's massive investment deal ... Published 05 May, 2021 04:01am
World EU sanctions 10 Myanmar junta officials BRUSSELS: The EU on Monday announced sanctions on 10 Myanmar junta officials and two conglomerates linked to the... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:06am
World Erdogan says Turkey remains committed to full EU membership Erdogan has downplayed EU membership in recent years as the bloc has ramped up criticism of Ankara's foreign policy and rights record, and dangled the threat of EU sanctions. Updated 14 Apr, 2021 12:01am
World Iran, Russia unite against West on eve of new nuclear talks Lavrov said Moscow still expected Washington to return to the nuclear deal with Tehran, but criticised moves he said complicated the Vienna talks. Published 13 Apr, 2021 07:04pm
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept