EU readies Burundi sanctions: Sources
The EU is readying sanctions against four associates of Burundi president Pierre Nkurunziza after he won a disputed third term, diplomatic sources said Tuesday.
Sep 29, 2015, 16:10 PM IST
Ukraine's Poroshenko says rebel elections threaten peace deal, extends sanctions
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko signed a decree on Wednesday to extend sanctions on over 400 individuals and 90 legal entities in response to a decision by separatist rebels to set a date for what Kiev sees as "illegal elections".
Sep 17, 2015, 02:54 AM IST
Ukraine expands list of sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Wednesday expanded a list of sanctions against Russian companies and individuals held responsible for the ex-Soviet state`s eastern uprising and for Moscow`s annexation of Crimea.
Sep 17, 2015, 00:50 AM IST
EU extends sanctions against Russia over Ukraine crisis
The European Union has extended by six months a visa ban and asset freeze targeting several close associates of Russian President Vladimir Putin and others involved in Russia's annexation of Crimea and other territorial disputes in Ukraine.
Sep 14, 2015, 18:38 PM IST
Iran eyes $185 billion oil and gas projects after sanctions
Iran on Thursday outlined plans to rebuild its main industries and trade relationships following a nuclear agreement with world powers, saying it was targeting oil and gas projects worth $185 billion by 2020.
Jul 23, 2015, 18:07 PM IST
EU set to re-impose sanctions on more Iranian shipping companies
The European Union is set to put 40 Iranian shipping firms back on a list of sanctioned groups in a blow to the Islamic Republic`s transport sector which has sought an easing of trade restrictions, letters sent from the EU showed.
Mar 24, 2015, 19:17 PM IST
Merkel eyes no sanctions decisions against Moscow at EU summit
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday that EU leaders would not decide on new economic sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis at their summit this week, but could do so in June.
Mar 16, 2015, 22:29 PM IST
No compromise with Russia over Ukraine sanctions: EU chief
The European Union must not compromise with Russia over sanctions in response to the Ukraine crisis, the bloc's chief Donald Tusk said in an interview today.
Mar 16, 2015, 17:49 PM IST
IOC, ONGC, OIL likely to face US sanctions for Iran ties
State-owned ONGC, IOC and OIL are among the five global companies named by the US administration for having energy ties with Iran, for which they can face sanctions by America.
Mar 08, 2015, 11:13 AM IST
G7 leaders warn Russia of more sanctions
Leaders of the world's most developed economies on Thursday warned Russia of more sanctions unless all fighting stops in Ukraine and vowed to stand by the war-torn country as winter approaches.
Sep 26, 2014, 02:14 AM IST
EU hits Russia with economic sanctions
After months of hesitation, the EU finally agreed Tuesday to impose economic sanctions against Russia, hoping to make it change course in Ukraine as fighting intensified around cities held by pro-Moscow rebels.
Jul 29, 2014, 22:23 PM IST
