sanctions

	Chinese company rejects rights accusation after US sanctions Three BGI units were among Chinese companies added to an “entity list” last week that limits access to U.S. technology on security or human rights grounds. published on : 5th March 2023
	Japan, other G-7 leaders step up sanctions against Russia The G-7 countries also affirmed their coordinated action to further counter Russia's capacity to wage its illegal aggression" and pledged to prevent Russia from obtaining military equipment. published on : 25th February 2023
	Putin's war a strategic failure for Kremlin, says US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Yellen said Russia's economy has become increasingly isolated and the impact of sanctions against that country for war against Ukraine is being seen. published on : 23rd February 2023
	G7 finance ministers to discuss more Russia sanctions A senior US official said last week that the United States and its G7 allies planned to unveil "a big new package of sanctions" around the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. published on : 23rd February 2023
	China sanctions US defence firms Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan sales China said they were added to the "unreliable entity" list of companies whose activities are restricted because they might endanger national sovereignty, security or development interests. published on : 16th February 2023
	A year on, sanctions against Russia sputter In the latest expansion of sanctions, the price cap on Russian crude has been extended to refined products as well. published on : 12th February 2023
	US sanctions hit medicine, food availability in Cuba: Aleida Guevara Responding to a question from the audience, she listed out important characteristics of the Cuban healthcare system. published on : 19th January 2023
	40 nations urge Israel to lift 'punitive' sanctions on Palestinians On December 30, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution requesting an opinion from the International Court of Justice on the issue of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. published on : 17th January 2023
	US slaps sanctions against Indian national, others for human rights abuses, violations The US took this action on Friday on behalf of North Korea on the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day and on the eve of International Human Rights Day. published on : 10th December 2022
	Canada sanctions Iran, Russia and Myanmar over 'gross rights violations' The sanctions timed to mark world days for anti-corruption and human rights, also target Russia and Myanmar. published on : 10th December 2022
	US, South Korea and Japan impose fresh sanctions on North Korea Washington's action, announced Thursday, blocks any assets of three North Korean officials in the United States, a largely symbolic step. published on : 2nd December 2022
	US authorizes Chevron to pump oil in Venezuela again after govt, opposition ink deal Maduro praised the deal on Twitter, saying it "opens the way for a new chapter for Venezuela, to keep advancing towards the peace and well-being that all Venezuelans yearn for." published on : 27th November 2022
	EU readies new Iran sanctions over drones to Russia The hardening EU stance towards Tehran appeared to bury deeper hopes of reviving a 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which has been eroded since then-president Donald Trump withdrew US support in 2018. published on : 19th October 2022
	US slaps more sanctions on Taliban over treatment of women Secretary of State Anthony Blinken unveiled the new visa restriction policy for current or former members of the Taliban and others involved in repressing women through restrictive policies, violence. published on : 12th October 2022
	Looking into it: India on US sanction against Mumbai-based petrochemical firm "That is a private company. This is a new development and we are looking into it," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, replying to a question. published on : 7th October 2022
	'Get lost': Iran schoolgirls lead protests over Mahsa Amini death published on : 5th October 2022
	EU agrees fresh Russia sanctions after four Ukrainian region annexations "We have just reached a political agreement on new sanctions against Russia -- a strong EU response to Putin's illegal annexation of territories," ambassador Edita Hrda said. published on : 5th October 2022
	US sanctions Indian firm for Iran oil deal As for Tibalaji, the OFAC alleged that it purchased millions of dollars worth of Triliance-brokered petrochemical products, including methanol and base oil, for onward shipment to China. published on : 1st October 2022
	Russia's nuclear trade with Europe flows despite Ukraine war The EU's executive arm, the European Commission, did not propose targeting Russia's nuclear sector in its latest sanctions package presented Wednesday. published on : 29th September 2022
	China slams sanctions on Russia though Beijing has not provided military or financial support to Moscow In that statement, Russia also said it "confirms that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, and opposes any forms of independence of Taiwan." published on : 11th September 2022