LATESTVIDEOSASEANBRICSMIDDLE EASTUS-CHINA

Article Related To sanctions

Explore more about the topics related to sanctions on Astro Awani

Trump cancels sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank

Trump cancels sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank

Trump reverses a key Biden-era policy that sanctioned numerous Israeli settler individuals and entities.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Syria's new leaders face economy decimated by war, sanctions

Syria's new leaders face economy decimated by war, sanctions

Syria's economy has been decimated by more than a decade of civil war and sanctions that have severed it from the global financial system.
Fri Jan 10 2025
US imposes sanctions on Iran and Houthi-related targets

US imposes sanctions on Iran and Houthi-related targets

The sanctions target three vessels involved in trade of Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals, which generates billions of dollars.
Fri Dec 20 2024
US imposes sanctions on senior Hamas officials

US imposes sanctions on senior Hamas officials

The Treasury Department says the sanctions targeted the group's representatives abroad.
Wed Nov 20 2024
What can the UN do if North Korea sends troops to Ukraine?

What can the UN do if North Korea sends troops to Ukraine?

North Korea has been under UN Security Council sanctions since 2006 and the measures have been steadily strengthened over the years.
Thu Oct 24 2024
At BRICS summit, Russia to push to end dollar dominance

At BRICS summit, Russia to push to end dollar dominance

The Oct. 22-24 summit in the city of Kazan is being presented by Moscow as evidence that Western efforts to isolate Russia have failed.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Starlink emerges as fresh battleground between Musk, Brazil

Starlink emerges as fresh battleground between Musk, Brazil

Brazil's telecom regulator threatens Starlink with sanctions, escalating tensions with Elon Musk after his social network X was suspended.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Australia imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers, youth group over West Bank violence

Australia imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers, youth group over West Bank violence

Penny Wong said Australia calls on Israel to hold perpetrators of settler violence to account and to cease its ongoing settlement activity.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Putin taps economist to run defence, replacing Shoigu in unexpected move

Putin taps economist to run defence, replacing Shoigu in unexpected move

Russia's economists have so far largely ensured economic stability and growth despite toughest sanctions ever imposed on a major economy.
Mon May 13 2024
Iran's capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says

Iran's capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says

The US Treasury is increasing its focus on financing for groups routed through Southeast Asia.
Tue May 07 2024
US issues hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia, takes aim at Chinese companies

US issues hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia, takes aim at Chinese companies

20 companies based in mainland China and Hong Kong among hundreds of entities hit by wide-ranging move against Chinese companies so far.
Thu May 02 2024
Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will fight any sanctions on army battalions

Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will fight any sanctions on army battalions

Benjamin Netanyahu said he would fight against sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations.
Mon Apr 22 2024
US and Britain announce new Iran sanctions after missile and drone strike on Israel

US and Britain announce new Iran sanctions after missile and drone strike on Israel

The US announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its unmanned aerial vehicle production after its attack on Israel.
Fri Apr 19 2024
US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again

US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again

Hoping to steer Israel away from massive retaliation, the US and Europe flagged toughening of economic and political sanctions against Iran.
Wed Apr 17 2024
North Korea aims to switch to solid-fuel missiles for faster launches

North Korea aims to switch to solid-fuel missiles for faster launches

North Korea is developing missiles and nuclear weapons undeterred by sanctions in the wake of UN Security Council bans.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Trump announces 'DOGE' advisory group, attracting instant lawsuits

Trump announces 'DOGE' advisory group, attracting instant lawsuits

'DOGE' is run by Elon Musk and has grandiose goals of eliminating entire federal agencies and cutting three quarters of federal govt jobs.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump announces purge of over 1,000 Biden appointees

Trump announces purge of over 1,000 Biden appointees

The step is likely to reignite concerns that the president aims to replace Biden appointees with individuals faithful to his agenda.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump revokes Biden executive order on addressing AI risks

Trump revokes Biden executive order on addressing AI risks

Trump revokes Biden's 2023 order aimed at reducing AI risks to consumers, workers, and national security.
Tue Jan 21 2025
3M campaign concludes with financial literacy drive in Penang

3M campaign concludes with financial literacy drive in Penang

The event marks the culmination of a series of initiatives aimed at promoting financial literacy and practical money management skills.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump curtails protections around diversity, LGBTQ rights

Trump curtails protections around diversity, LGBTQ rights

President Donald Trump orders that the United States will officially recognise only two sexes, male and female.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Childcare centre torched in latest antisemitic attack in Australia

Childcare centre torched in latest antisemitic attack in Australia

It was the second antisemitic attack on property in four days in Sydney and comes amid a spate of similar crimes targeting Jewish community.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Musk's hand gesture during Trump inauguration festivities draws scrutiny

Musk's hand gesture during Trump inauguration festivities draws scrutiny

Elon Musk dismisses criticism of the hand gesture as a "tired" attack.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Hamas says next hostages will be released on Saturday as scheduled

Hamas says next hostages will be released on Saturday as scheduled

Hamas is set to release the more than 90 hostages over the coming weeks as part of a complex ceasefire deal reached with Israel this month.
Tue Jan 21 2025
KTMB introduces special 'Excursion' train service for CNY

KTMB introduces special 'Excursion' train service for CNY

There will be two special round trips with 792 tickets offered for the special train connecting KL Sentral Station and Butterworth Station.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Malaysia seeks gag order on talk of jailed ex-PM's bid to reveal royal document

Malaysia seeks gag order on talk of jailed ex-PM's bid to reveal royal document

The AG seeks gag order to ban public discussion on Najib's judicial review claim of serving prison sentence under house arrest.
Tue Jan 21 2025