US to impose ‘strong new sanctions’ aimed at Russia: Yellen WASHINGTON: The United States is set to announce “strong new sanctions” as early as next week, with targets... Published 22 Oct, 2024 09:20pm
Pakistan Pakistan, Iran weapons programmes: US imposes curbs on firms WASHINGTON: The United States added more than two dozen entities to a trade blacklist Monday over alleged support of... Published 22 Oct, 2024 06:33am
World Iran condemns ‘illegal and unjustified’ US sanctions on oil industry: ministry TEHRAN: Iran condemned Sunday what it called an “illegal and unjustified” expansion of US sanctions targeting its... Updated 13 Oct, 2024 09:21pm
Pakistan Pakistan long-term partner, but policy is to deny support to its long-range ballistic missile programme: US Will continue to use sanctions and other tools to ensure our national security cannot be impacted, says State Dept Updated 18 Sep, 2024 10:30pm
World US steps up sanctions over Iran missile deliveries to Russia WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday unveiled fresh sanctions against more than a dozen firms and individuals in... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
World US seizes Venezuela leader Maduro’s plane WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s plane in the Dominican... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
World China calls US sanctions over Ukraine war ‘illegal and unilateral’ BEIJING: China called US sanctions on its entities over the Ukraine war “illegal and unilateral” and “not based on... Published 27 Aug, 2024 11:44am
World US sanctions China-based network over North Korea support WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled sanctions Wednesday against a network of half a dozen people and five firms... Published 24 Jul, 2024 10:49pm
World Iran demands US pay $6.8bn for sanctions impact on patients TEHRAN: An Iranian court has ordered the United States to pay almost $6.8 billion in damages for the effect of... Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:18am
Markets Iran is exporting crude oil to 17 countries DUBAI: Iran is selling crude oil to 17 countries, Oil Minister Javad Owji was quoted as saying by the semi-official... Published 03 Jul, 2024 06:46am
World US slaps sanctions on leaders of Russia software firm Kaspersky WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled sanctions Friday against 12 top leaders of the Russia-based cybersecurity ... Published 24 Jun, 2024 08:45am
World Ukraine’s foreign minister welcomes US sanctions on Russia KYIV: Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Thursday he welcomed a sweeping new set of US sanctions... Published 13 Jun, 2024 03:35pm
Opinion The profundity of economic power The US has warned of potential sanctions for any country considering business deals with Iran hours after India... Updated 18 May, 2024 06:13am
World Putin heads to Beijing seeking greater support for war effort BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in China on Thursday to meet his “dear friend” Xi Jinping as ... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
World India downplays US sanctions threat over Iran port deal NEW DELHI: India’s foreign minister has said his company will work to communicate the benefits of a strategic port... Updated 15 May, 2024 03:54pm
World China says to take ‘necessary measures’ after fresh US sanctions BEIJING: Beijing on Thursday said it would take “necessary measures” after the United States announced fresh... Published 02 May, 2024 06:33pm
Print Pakistan rejects US’ ‘politically motivated’ move ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday took strong exception to the “politically motivated” US decision to impose sanctions... Updated 21 Apr, 2024 04:19pm
Pakistan Pakistan rejects US move to sanction firms for allegedly aiding its missile programme FO says Pakistan has been ready to discuss end-use and end-user verification mechanisms Updated 20 Apr, 2024 09:32pm
Opinion Criticality of regional economic cooperation-II However, it is now necessary to revisit the case and every sensible person will agree that two neighbours cannot... Published 03 Apr, 2024 05:29am
World Iran seizes US cargo on oil tanker over sanctions: judiciary TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have confiscated the American cargo of an oil tanker seized last year after US-led... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
World Khamenei rallies Iranians to vote Friday in show to ‘enemies’ TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader urged voters to come out in droves on Friday and show the foes of the Islamic... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
World China opposes US sanctions on Chinese companies for Russia-related reasons BEIJING: China firmly opposes the United States imposing sanctions on Chinese enterprises for Russia-related... Published 26 Feb, 2024 01:39pm
World US targets dozens of entities from China, UAE and Turkey for helping Russia WASHINGTON: The Biden administration said on Friday it has imposed new trade restrictions on 93 entities from ... Published 24 Feb, 2024 06:42am
Print Resurrecting dead IP gas pipeline project Visiting Iranian foreign minister presents ‘workable’ solution Updated 30 Jan, 2024 09:52am
World China presses Iran to rein in Houthi attacks in Red Sea, sources say DUBAI: Chinese officials have asked their Iranian counterparts to help rein in attacks on ships in the Red Sea by... Published 26 Jan, 2024 11:09am
World US sanctions airline, Iraq militia leaders after attacks on troops WASHINGTON: The United States announced sanctions Monday on Iraqi low-cost airline Fly Baghdad, saying it provided... Published 22 Jan, 2024 09:58pm
Markets US sanctions against Arctic LNG 2 undermine global energy security: Russia MOSCOW: US sanctions targeting Russia’s massive Arctic LNG 2 project are unacceptable and undermine global energy... Published 28 Dec, 2023 04:52am
Markets Russian, Iranian oil sellers boost prices as Venezuelan crude rallies SINGAPORE: Sellers of sanctioned oil from Russia and Iran are hiking offer prices to China after Venezuelan crude... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
World US imposes sanctions on Iran-backed network funding Yemen’s Houthis WASHINGTON: The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on 13 individuals and entities for allegedly funneling... Published 07 Dec, 2023 11:04pm
World US sanctions Belarus Red Cross chief over Ukraine child deportations WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled sanctions on Tuesday against the head of the Belarus Red Cross, accusing him... Published 05 Dec, 2023 10:41pm
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points