US sanctions Putin ‘girlfriend,’ other oligarchs WASHINGTON: The United States blacklisted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s purported girlfriend and the tycoon... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:25am
Markets Iran slams ‘destructive’ US sanctions targeting oil trade TEHRAN: Iran on Tuesday slammed as “destructive” new US sanctions targeting its crucial energy sector and vowed ... Published 03 Aug, 2022 04:55am
World Iran slams ‘destructive’ US sanctions targeting oil trade TEHRAN: Iran on Tuesday slammed as “destructive” new US sanctions targeting its crucial energy sector and vowed a... Published 02 Aug, 2022 02:08pm
World Biden sets up sanctions in ramped-up effort on US detainees WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Tuesday opened the way for sanctions against governments that unjustly imprison... Published 20 Jul, 2022 07:05am
Markets Iran boosts crude supply to Venezuela for refining, freeing up exportable oil CARACAS: Iran is increasing supplies of a key crude grade that Venezuela is using to boost its aging refineries’... Published 20 Jul, 2022 07:05am
World US delegation arrives in Venezuela to discuss 'bilateral agenda': Maduro CARACAS: A US delegation arrived in Venezuela Monday to discuss a "bilateral agenda," extending discussions between... Published 28 Jun, 2022 10:18am
Opinion No petrol, no cars: Cubans turn to electric transport There is a new sight on the streets of Havana: increasing numbers of electric vehicles whizzing among the old... Published 19 Jun, 2022 06:06am
World No petrol, no cars: Cubans turn to electric transport SANTA CLARA: There is a new sight on the streets of Havana: increasing numbers of electric vehicles whizzing among... Published 18 Jun, 2022 10:19am
World Iran arrests leftist for allegedly meeting detained French couple TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have arrested a left-wing activist suspected of meeting two French nationals detained... Published 17 Jun, 2022 06:37am
World New York City to auction sanctioned Venezuelan mogul’s apartment NEW YORK: New York City plans next month to auction a midtown Manhattan apartment owned by a Venezuelan media mogul... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Business & Finance Rouble eases towards 62 vs dollar, Severstal shares fall MOSCOW: The Russian rouble eased towards 62 against the dollar on Thursday, stabilising in a relatively narrow range... Published 03 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Markets Iran considering gas exports to Europe TEHRAN: Iran is considering the possibility of exporting gas to Europe, an oil ministry official said Sunday against... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
World US sanctions Russia’s Gazprombank executives, Biden meets with G7 WILMINGTON: The United States on Sunday unveiled sanctions against three Russian television stations, banned... Published 08 May, 2022 09:26pm
Business & Finance US to impose sanctions on bitcoin ‘mixer’ company for aiding N Korea NEW YORK: The United States announced sanctions Friday on virtual currency mixer Blender.io, saying the service was... Published 08 May, 2022 07:53am
World New US sanctions for Russian bank, oligarchs, crypto miner BitRiver WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on dozens of people and entities, including a Russian... Published 21 Apr, 2022 10:58am
Markets Oil rises on Russian oil production constraints Oil prices climbed on Tuesday as Russian oil and gas condensate production fell to 2020 lows and OPEC warned it ... Updated 12 Apr, 2022 09:56pm
World Iran imposes sanctions on 15 US officials as nuclear talks stall Iran said on Saturday that it had imposed sanctions on 15 more US officials, including former Army Chief of Staff... Published 09 Apr, 2022 05:00pm
World Turkey’s Cavusoglu says Blinken invited him for first talks in three years ANKARA: Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday his US counterpart Antony Blinken invited him for... Published 07 Apr, 2022 09:01pm
World US bans exports to three Russian airlines for sanctions violations WASHINGTON: The US government has banned exports to Russia’s state airline Aeroflot as well as two other carriers... Published 07 Apr, 2022 08:46pm
Print US sanctions suppliers to Iran’s ballistic missile programme WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions targeting several entities it says are involved in... Published 31 Mar, 2022 05:11am
World US sanctions suppliers to Iran’s ballistic missile program WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions targeting several entities it says are involved in... Published 30 Mar, 2022 08:45pm
World US sanctions Russia lawmakers, defence contractors BRUSSELS: The United States on Thursday announced a fresh wave of sanctions against Russian lawmakers, oligarchs and... Published 24 Mar, 2022 07:48pm
World US allows transactions with Afghan govt despite sanctions WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday issued new rules that would allow most commercial and financial transactions... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Business & Finance India plans urea import deal with Iran using rupee payments NEW DELHI: India plans to pay in rupees for its first long-term urea import deal with Iran to hedge itself from... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Print Barter trade with Iran, Afghanistan: Govt is all set to amend Export, Import Policy Order ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to amend Export Policy Order (EPO) 2020 and Import Policy Order (IPO) 2020 to... Updated 24 Feb, 2022 09:37am
World Russia begins evacuating diplomatic staff from Ukraine KYIV: Russia began evacuating diplomatic staff from Ukraine, its embassy in Kyiv told AFP, a day after lawmakers in... Published 23 Feb, 2022 07:06pm
World Russia says US sanctions will meet 'strong response': ministry MOSCOW: Russia said Wednesday that new US sanctions will meet a "strong response" after US President Joe Biden... Published 23 Feb, 2022 07:03pm
Print Pakistan for stronger trade ties with Russia, other countries ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said Pakistan did not want to become part of a particular bloc in ... Updated 23 Feb, 2022 10:18am
World Iran hails nuclear talk ‘progress’ but Raisi insists US sanctions end DOHA: Iran on Monday signalled “significant progress” in talks on reviving a stalled accord on its nuclear... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Markets India's basmati rice exports hit 4 year low as Iran trims buying MUMBAI: India's basmati rice exports plunged a fifth from a year ago to the lowest level in four years in 2021 as ... Published 11 Feb, 2022 03:00pm
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost