Washington DC [US], September 5 (ANI): The United States, in its latest efforts of economic sanctions under Operation Economic Outcast, on Friday (local time) imposed fresh sanctions on a Trkiye-based financial institution and two of its subsidiaries, accusing them of facilitating transactions linke
WASHINGTON -- The United States has imposed sanctions on a Turkish investment bank and two subsidiaries, accusing them of helping Iran move oil revenue and providing access to the international financial system as Washington intensifies its campaign to squeeze Tehran.
New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Friday criticised Western sanctions and possible secondary tariffs targeting countries that continue to import Russian oil, saying those imposing such measures have chosen 'pressure tactics instead of honest cooperation' over the particular matter.
WASHINGTON -- Ukraine's top sanctions official says he remains optimistic about prospects for a sweeping Russia sanctions bill in the US Congress despite growing uncertainty over when the House of Representatives will take it up, as lawmakers face a sharply shortened legislative calendar ahead of the November midterm elections.
Washington DC [US], September 4 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday (local time) said that the European Union has 'officially joined' the US-led 'Operation Economic Outcast' against Iran, welcoming what he described as the bloc's strong and early stance in maintaining economic pressure on Tehran as the West Asia conflict continues.
Washington DC [US], September 4 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday (local time) said that China is "willing to play ball" with Washington on efforts to economically isolate Iran, describing Beijing as "much more responsible" than Tehran despite differences between the United States and China.
Kyiv [Ukraine], September 3 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said the Russia-Ukraine conflict would not be resolved based on whether countries buy Russian oil, minerals or other commodities, asserting that the dispute can only be settled through dialogue, diplomacy and negotiations.
Kyiv [Ukraine], September 3 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said the Russia-Ukraine conflict would not be resolved based on whether countries buy Russian oil, minerals or other commodities, asserting that the dispute can only be settled through dialogue, diplomacy and negotiations.
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): India's auto export segment remained mixed in August 2026, with automakers having higher exposure to West Asia witnessing weaker export trends amid logistical disruptions caused by the ongoing regional crisis, according to a report by Kotak Institutional Equities.
Washington, DC [US], September 3 (ANI): Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russia, together with Western sanctions, are affecting the Russian economy, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated, as Washington and Kyiv hold talks on arrangements that could enable Ukraine to produce advanced missile-defence systems.
The country supplied 45% of Indias oil imports last month despite lower import volumes and the threat of steep US sanctions Russia remained India's largest supplier of crude oil in August, selling around 2. 1 million barrels per day (bpd), or 45% of the country's total imports, data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler shows. Russian shipments were down from a record 2.
Tehran [Iran], September 3 (ANI): Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) on Wednesday (local time) blacklisted a further 11 vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz over what it described as 'non-compliance' with Iranian protocols, taking the total number of vessels barred from the strategically important waterway to 56.
Washington DC [US], September 3 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that he does not believe there are talks currently going on for a trade deal between India and Iran, while warning that countries helping Tehran amid the West Asia conflict to evade US sanctions could face sanctions themselves.
New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): Indian markets crashed on Wednesday amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and rising global crude oil prices, which overshadowed the strong macro and GDP growth. The benchmark BSE Sensex stood at 76,230. 86 points, falling 713.
Fertilizer shipments rose by nearly a quarter in the first half of 2026, according to Moscows Export Center The US has stepped up purchases of Russian fertilizers despite broader Western restrictions on Moscow, with shipments rising by nearly a quarter in the first half of 2026, according to the Russia's Export Center.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 31 (ANI): Domestic benchmark equity indices closed lower on Monday as fading hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran kept investors cautious, while market participants also remained watchful ahead of the release of India's GDP growth numbers. The Nifty 50 closed at 24,080. 40, down 95.
Washington will roll out new secondary sanctions targeting Tehran's partners every week, Treasury chief Scott Bessent has said The US is preparing to unleash "financial violence" against Iran by rolling out new secondary sanctions every week, with banks first in line, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen
Washington will roll out new secondary sanctions targeting Tehrans partners every week, Treasury chief Scott Bessent has said The US is preparing to unleash "financial violence" against Iran by rolling out new secondary sanctions every week, with banks first in line, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said.
New posts 19:12 Trump Says US Will Hit Iran 'Hard' As Bessent Vows To Intensify Economic 'Pressure' President Donald Trump said US forces would hit Iran "hard" after the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) launched missiles at two US bases in Jordan, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to intensify economic pressure on Tehran.
New posts 19:12 Trump Says US Will Hit Iran 'Hard' As Bessent Vows To Intensify Economic 'Pressure' President Donald Trump said US forces would hit Iran "hard" after the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) launched missiles at two US bases in Jordan, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to intensify economic pressure on Tehran.