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Paris Summit Rejects Russia Sanctions Relief, Mulls Ukraine force
European countries agreed at a summit in Paris Thursday to ramp up rather than lift sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, as Britain and France began sketching out plans to send a "reassurance" force after any peace.
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"Entity Of Concern": India Shreds US Religious Freedom Body Over Demand To Sanction RAW
In a strongly-worded rebuttal, India said today that it is the US religious freedom body USCIRF that should be designated internationally as an "entity of concern" for its repeated "pattern of biased and politically motivated assessments".
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Explained: What Russia Will Get For Agreeing To Black Sea Security Deal
Russia said on Tuesday the US had agreed to help it lift restrictions on food, fertiliser and shipping companies in exchange for agreeing to a maritime security deal in the Black Sea.
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US Sanctions China-Based Refinery That Purchased Oil From Houthi-Linked Ships
The United States on Thursday sanctioned a China-based oil refinery that purchased Iranian oil worth around $500 million from Huthi-linked ships, as the White House ramps up pressure on Iran.
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Won't Negotiate Under "Intimidation": Iran Rejects US Talks Amid Tensions
Iran said Monday it would not negotiate under "intimidation", after US President Donald Trump sought to ratchet up pressure on Tehran by ending a sanctions waiver that had allowed Iraq to buy electricity from its Shiite neighbour.
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Trump Threatens New Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine Attacks
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened new sanctions and tariffs on Russia over its bombardments of Ukraine, after previously suspending US aid to Kyiv in a stated bid to encourage diplomacy.
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Days After Spat With Zelensky, Trump Warns Of Sanctions Against Russia
Days after spat with Zelensky, Trump says he's considering "large-scale" sanctions and tariffs against Russia
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US Seeks Plan For Possible Russia Sanctions Relief: Report
The United States is drawing up a plan to potentially give Russia sanctions relief as President Donald Trump seeks to restore ties with Moscow and stop the war in Ukraine, a U.S. official and another person familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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US Defense Chief Pauses Cyber Operations Against Russia: Reports
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a pause on all of the country's cyber operations against Russia, including offensive actions, multiple US media reports said on Sunday.
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US Hits Iran With Fresh Sanctions, Ramping Up "Maximum Pressure"
The United States on Monday announced sanctions against more than 30 Iran-linked people and vessels, including the head of the national oil company, for brokering the sale and shipment of Iranian oil.
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Opinion | Has Trump Abandoned Ukraine In Favour Of Russia?
As a former businessman, Trump sees things from the perspective of profitable deals. Sanctions have hit Russia, but American companies have also suffered business losses running into billions of dollars as a result.
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US Sanctions Not To Hit India Oil Trade, Says Russian Minister
Last month, the US slapped new sanctions against Russia's energy trade. The sanctions targeted Russian oil producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas as well as 183 vessels that have shipped Russian oil.
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War Crimes Prosecutor First Target Of Trump's Criminal Court Sanctions
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan is the first person to be hit with economic and travel sanctions authorized by US President Donald Trump that target the war crimes tribunal over investigations of US citizens or US allies.
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Iranian Supreme Leader's Big Warning To US If It Acts On Threats Against Tehran
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday warned that Tehran would reciprocate "without hesitation" if the United States threatened or carried out actions against Iran.
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Trump Sanctions International Criminal Court For "Illegitimate" Israel, US Probes
US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court for probes targeting America and its ally Israel, but the ICC on Friday vowed to continue providing "justice and hope" around the world.
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Paris Summit Rejects Russia Sanctions Relief, Mulls Ukraine force
European countries agreed at a summit in Paris Thursday to ramp up rather than lift sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, as Britain and France began sketching out plans to send a "reassurance" force after any peace.
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"Entity Of Concern": India Shreds US Religious Freedom Body Over Demand To Sanction RAW
In a strongly-worded rebuttal, India said today that it is the US religious freedom body USCIRF that should be designated internationally as an "entity of concern" for its repeated "pattern of biased and politically motivated assessments".
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Explained: What Russia Will Get For Agreeing To Black Sea Security Deal
Russia said on Tuesday the US had agreed to help it lift restrictions on food, fertiliser and shipping companies in exchange for agreeing to a maritime security deal in the Black Sea.
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US Sanctions China-Based Refinery That Purchased Oil From Houthi-Linked Ships
The United States on Thursday sanctioned a China-based oil refinery that purchased Iranian oil worth around $500 million from Huthi-linked ships, as the White House ramps up pressure on Iran.
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Won't Negotiate Under "Intimidation": Iran Rejects US Talks Amid Tensions
Iran said Monday it would not negotiate under "intimidation", after US President Donald Trump sought to ratchet up pressure on Tehran by ending a sanctions waiver that had allowed Iraq to buy electricity from its Shiite neighbour.
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Trump Threatens New Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine Attacks
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened new sanctions and tariffs on Russia over its bombardments of Ukraine, after previously suspending US aid to Kyiv in a stated bid to encourage diplomacy.
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Days After Spat With Zelensky, Trump Warns Of Sanctions Against Russia
Days after spat with Zelensky, Trump says he's considering "large-scale" sanctions and tariffs against Russia
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US Seeks Plan For Possible Russia Sanctions Relief: Report
The United States is drawing up a plan to potentially give Russia sanctions relief as President Donald Trump seeks to restore ties with Moscow and stop the war in Ukraine, a U.S. official and another person familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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US Defense Chief Pauses Cyber Operations Against Russia: Reports
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a pause on all of the country's cyber operations against Russia, including offensive actions, multiple US media reports said on Sunday.
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US Hits Iran With Fresh Sanctions, Ramping Up "Maximum Pressure"
The United States on Monday announced sanctions against more than 30 Iran-linked people and vessels, including the head of the national oil company, for brokering the sale and shipment of Iranian oil.
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Opinion | Has Trump Abandoned Ukraine In Favour Of Russia?
As a former businessman, Trump sees things from the perspective of profitable deals. Sanctions have hit Russia, but American companies have also suffered business losses running into billions of dollars as a result.
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US Sanctions Not To Hit India Oil Trade, Says Russian Minister
Last month, the US slapped new sanctions against Russia's energy trade. The sanctions targeted Russian oil producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas as well as 183 vessels that have shipped Russian oil.
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War Crimes Prosecutor First Target Of Trump's Criminal Court Sanctions
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan is the first person to be hit with economic and travel sanctions authorized by US President Donald Trump that target the war crimes tribunal over investigations of US citizens or US allies.
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Iranian Supreme Leader's Big Warning To US If It Acts On Threats Against Tehran
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday warned that Tehran would reciprocate "without hesitation" if the United States threatened or carried out actions against Iran.
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Trump Sanctions International Criminal Court For "Illegitimate" Israel, US Probes
US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court for probes targeting America and its ally Israel, but the ICC on Friday vowed to continue providing "justice and hope" around the world.
