NATO and the EU urge G7 nations to step up air defense for Ukraine and expand Iran sanctions US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he hoped the US funding would come through but said other allies needed to step up. World 18 Apr, 2024
Thirteen of 15-member UN Security Council oppose US push for Iran sanctions NEW YORK: The United States was further isolated on Friday over its bid to reimpose international sanctions on Iran with 13 countries on the 15-member UN Security Council expressing their opposition, arguing that Washington’s move is void given it is... Women 22 Aug, 2020
US to approve sales it deems safe to blacklisted Huawei WASHINGTON: The US government will issue licenses to companies seeking to sell goods to China's Huawei where there is no threat to national security, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Tuesday, leaving industry observers unsure about which... 10 Jul, 2019
Iran says progress at last-ditch nuclear deal talks 'not enough' Iran deal signatories meet in Vienna Tehran on course to breach core limit of a deal soon the US vows to strictly enforce Iran sanctions Iran demands more effort to revive oil sales Europeans warn Tehran against breaching nuclear... Women 29 Jun, 2019
Pompeo arrives in Saudi Arabia as Iran threatens US drones DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived Monday in Saudi Arabia in a hastily arranged visit amid mounting tensions between Washington and Tehran as Iran’s navy chief warned Iranian forces wouldn’t hesitate to shoot... Women 24 Jun, 2019
Huawei retaliation? China draws up list of 'unreliables' In an ominous but vague warning, China said Friday that it was drawing up a list of "unreliable" foreign companies, organisations and individuals for targeting in what could signal retaliation for US sanctions on the Chinese tech powerhouse... 01 Jun, 2019
Asia stocks firm, oil hits 5-month peak on Iran sanctions report TOKYO: Asian shares were steady on Monday as investors took stock of recent data suggesting global growth may be stabilizing, while oil prices spiked on a report the US is likely to ask all importers of Iranian oil to end their purchases or face... 22 Apr, 2019
Merkel defends Iran deal, multilateralism but Pence resists MUNICH: German Chancellor Angela Merkel drew lengthy applause Saturday for her spirited defence of a multilateral approach to global affairs and support for Europe’s decision to stand by a nuclear deal with Iran. US Vice President Mike Pence... Women 17 Feb, 2019
US charges�China's Huawei with conspiring to violate Iran sanctions WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday announced criminal charges against China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, escalating a fight with the world's biggest telecommunications equipment maker and coming days before trade talks between Washington and... Women 29 Jan, 2019
US restores Iran sanctions lifted under Obama nuclear deal WASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Friday restored US sanctions on Iran that had been lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, but carved out exemptions for eight countries that can still import oil from the Islamic Republic without penalty. The... Women 03 Nov, 2018
European businesses most affected by US sanctions on Iran WASHINGTON: Major companies, particularly in Europe, could see billions of dollars in commercial deals canceled because of the US decision to reinstall sanctions on Iran, though the ultimate impact remains unclear due to the possibility of... Women 09 May, 2018
Trump ignores European pleas and abandons 'defective' Iran nuclear deal "Horrible one-sided deal," says Trump Iran says Trump's move is "illegal" America's European allies concerned Israel, Saudi Arabia welcome Trump decision Pullout could stoke Middle East conflicts WASHINGTON: President... Women 09 May, 2018
