US sanctions Archives

September 19, 2026 10:08 AM

Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed the sweeping Russia sanctions bill into law, the White House said in a statement, paving the way for increased economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The legislation targets Russia's ener...

August 20, 2026 12:53 AM

UN’s Antonio Guterres seriously concerned by US sanctions on ICC

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is seriously concerned by the U.S. decision to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, a U.N. spokesperson said on Wednesday. U.S. Secret...

November 7, 2025 10:42 AM

Trump says Iran has been asking if US sanctions can be lifted

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran has been asking if U.S. sanctions against the country can be lifted. "Iran has been asking if the sanctions could be lifted. Iran has got very heavy U.S. sanctions, and it makes it really hard f...

July 17, 2025 4:08 PM

Global oil prices likely to decline, India ready for any sanctions fallout: Hardeep Puri

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday expressed confidence that global oil prices could see a decline in the coming months. He also played down concerns about possible US sanctions over India’s continued purchase o...

December 1, 2023 12:55 PM

US, partners target North Korea with sanctions following satellite launch

The United States on Thursday targeted North Korea with fresh sanctions after its launch of a spy satellite last week, designating foreign-based agents it accused of facilitating sanctions evasion to gather revenue and technology for its weapons of m...