EU renews sanctions over Russia

Jul 20, 2023

The measures were first introduced in 2014 "in response to Russia's actions destabilizing the situation in Ukraine, were significantly expanded since February 2022, in...

Pak stocks dive after US Senators introduce bill proposing sanctions

Sep 29, 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan], September 29 : Pakistan's stocks plunged on Wednesday nearly 3 per cent after US Senators introduced legislation seeking to impose sanctions on...

French MPs call for further imposition of sanctions on Taliban over violations of women's rights

Apr 14, 2022

Kabul [Afghanistan], April 14 : Over 50 French Parliament Members asked the country's president Emmanuel Macron to impose further sanctions on the Taliban over...

Russia imposes sanctions on Biden, other top US officials

Mar 15, 2022

Moscow [Russia], March 15 : Russia has imposed sanctions against US President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other US officials, the...

China prefers 'low profile strategy' while extending diplomatic support to Russia

Apr 29, 2022

Moscow [Russia], April 29 : Although Beijing has extended firm diplomatic support to Russia during the Ukraine conflict, it appears unwilling to back Moscow...

US Congressman urges Biden to sanction Pakistan for supporting Taliban

Aug 14, 2021

Washington [US], August 14 : A US Congressman on Thursday urged President Joe Biden to impose sanctions on Pakistan and cut off its aid...