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Russia, Ukraine agree to sea, energy truce; Washington seeks easing of sanctions

Russia, Ukraine agree to sea, energy truce; Washington seeks easing of sanctions

Ukraine and Russia to halt sea, energy attacks, with US to push for partial sanctions relief for Moscow.
Wed Mar 26 2025
Rubio says US to impose new sanctions against Venezuela if it refuses to accept migrants

Rubio says US to impose new sanctions against Venezuela if it refuses to accept migrants

Venezuela is obliged to accept its citizens deported from the United States (US), otherwise Washington will impose new sanctions against the country, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said
Wed Mar 19 2025
G7 calls on Russia to agree to Ukraine ceasefire - Joint Statement

G7 calls on Russia to agree to Ukraine ceasefire - Joint Statement

The Group of Seven (G7) nations has urged Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, warning that further sanctions will be imposed if Moscow refuses, RIA Novosti reported.
Sat Mar 15 2025
Canada announces plan to ease Syria sanctions

Canada announces plan to ease Syria sanctions

The Canadian government on Wednesday announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria during what it called a period of transition.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Key takeaways from Trump-Putin talks: Ukraine, energy, NATO, sanctions

Key takeaways from Trump-Putin talks: Ukraine, energy, NATO, sanctions

Here's what is known so far about what was discussed.
Fri Feb 21 2025
[COLUMNIST] Trump’s call and the Yalta legacy: Russia’s strategic patience in a multipolar world

[COLUMNIST] Trump’s call and the Yalta legacy: Russia’s strategic patience in a multipolar world

The West's attempts to weaken Russia through sanctions, proxy wars, and diplomatic pressure have failed.
Wed Feb 19 2025
As Trump imposes sanctions, how does the International Criminal Court work?

As Trump imposes sanctions, how does the International Criminal Court work?

Trump authorises sanctions on those investigating the US or its allies at the ICC, repeating his first-term action.
Sat Feb 08 2025
Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel

Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel

Neither the US nor Israel is a member of or recognises ICC, which issued an arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu over alleged war crimes.
Fri Feb 07 2025
Trump administration considers adding Shein, Temu to 'forced labor' list, Semafor reports

Trump administration considers adding Shein, Temu to 'forced labor' list, Semafor reports

The move comes after China imposes targeted tariffs on US imports and warnings of possible sanctions against firms like Google.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US, Colombia reach deal on deportations; tariffs, sanctions put on hold

US, Colombia reach deal on deportations; tariffs, sanctions put on hold

Colombia agrees to accept military aircraft carrying deported migrants.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Trump imposes tariffs, sanctions on Colombia after it refuses deportation flights

Trump imposes tariffs, sanctions on Colombia after it refuses deportation flights

Trump's punitive action demonstrates his more muscular US foreign policy and his renewed willingness to force countries to bend to his will.
Mon Jan 27 2025
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
Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'

Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'

Donald Trump warns of massive tariffs on the EU & Canada if they collude to hurt the US economy - far larger than currently planned.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns

Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns

The WFP has suffered severe financial setbacks after the US, its single largest donor, announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid assistance.
Fri Mar 28 2025
South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others

South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others

At least 18 heritage sites or objects damaged, destroyed.
Fri Mar 28 2025
What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?

What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?

Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
Fri Mar 28 2025
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft

Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea

Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea

The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit

Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit

Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness

Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Lecturer claims trial for committing sexual acts using objects against female students

Lecturer claims trial for committing sexual acts using objects against female students

Ahmad Syahir Sharifudeen is facing five counts of engaging in sexual acts of unnatural intercourse with the 19-year-old female victims.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Hundreds stage Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes

Hundreds stage Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes

Hundreds of Palestinians protest in northern Gaza to demand an end to war, chanting "Hamas out".
Thu Mar 27 2025