Saudi Arabia on Sunday dismissed threats of sanctions over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi adding that it will retaliate if any such action is taken against the oil-rich country.

Saudi dismisses threat of sanctions over Khashoggi, warns of retaliation

Australia has assigned a guided missile frigate to the East China Sea to boast international efforts to enforce sanctions against North Korea, an Australian officer said on Friday.

Australia assigns warship to enforce North Korean sanctions

North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho told the United Nations on Saturday that continued sanctions on Pyongyang were deepening its mistrust in the United States.

North Korea says continued sanctions deepening mistrust in US

The United States announced on Friday it will effectively close its consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra and relocate diplomatic personnel assigned there following increasing threats from Iran and Iran-backed militia, including rocket fire.

US pulls diplomats from Iraqi city, citing threats from Iran

The United States immediately threatened to retaliate

Venezuela's Maduro expels US diplomats, rejects sanctions

The US threatened to impose sanctions on European companies that do business with Iran even as the remaining participants in the Iran nuclear accord stiffened their resolve to keep the agreement operational

US threatens sanctions on European companies doing business with Iran

Friday morning's fluctuations came as investors sifted through the upcoming Iran sanction decision and an increasing US crude inventory build for clues

Oil prices hold steady as US decision on Iran sanctions looms 

India is currently in an advance stage of negotiations with Russia for five S-400 system worth an estimated USD 4.5 billion.

Imposing sanctions on India over defence deal with Russia will hit US: Jim Mattis

India wants to buy five S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems that the country's military sees as a game changer.

US sanctions on Russian arms put brakes on $6 billion deal with India

Gowher Rizvi, international affairs adviser to Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, spoke to WION's Bangladesh bureau chief Saad Hammadi

Rohingya crisis: Impose sanctions, cut off investment, then Myanmar Army will come to its senses, says adviser to Bangladesh PM 

Overall, the IMF sees economic growth picking up toward an estimated potential rate of about 7-7.5 per cent

Despite Myanmar economy rebound, investors wary of Rohingya sanctions risk: IMF

Pakistani government spokesmen could not be immediately reached for comment on Monday.

US sanctions Pakistani companies over nuclear trade

North Korea says it is driving the 'peace offensive' and rejecting suggestions that sanctions forced it to the negotiating table

North Korea denies sanctions prompted diplomatic thaw

Under pressure to act, the Trump administration still deferred making a move targeting Russian govt officials and oligarchs, those closest to Putin.

US hits Russians with sanctions for election meddling, cyber attacks

'We will implement them,' Mnuchin said. 'I expect in next several weeks will be going forward with sanctions on Russia'

US sanctions on Russia coming soon: Treasury Secretary

Kyung-wha kept his views in front of the Conference on Disarmament at the UN in Geneva

Sanctions do not aim to bring down North Korea, says South Korea

US Vice President Mike Pence had hinted at such a plan two weeks ago

Trump to announce new sanctions against North Korea; South Korea preps for talks with North

Any new travel bans and asset freezes would be the EU's toughest measures yet to try

EU set to prepare sanctions on Myanmar generals: Diplomats

'Russia's readiness to clear the way for de-escalation is obvious, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

US sanctions North Korean missile experts, Russia offers to mediate

The Chinese companies were hit by punitive measures along with North Korean shipping interests after US President Donald Trump put Pyongyang back on a list of state sponsors of terrorism

China slams 'wrong' US sanctions on North Korea-tied Chinese firms

The statement by Tillerson came after a meeting with the country's army and civilian leaders

Sanctions against Myanmar over Rohingya crisis not advisable: Tillerson

The Indian company's projects in Russia have stalled since Western sanctions were imposed on Moscow for annexing Crimea

SREI says to ink $500 million venture with Russia's state lender VEB

'Let this latest provocation serve as a call for all nations to implement far stronger sanctions against North Korea,' the White House said in a brief statement

Trump calls for stronger sanctions on North Korea after missile test

Under Obama?s new executive order preferential tariffs for Myanmar will be reinstated

Obama eases sanctions on Myanmar

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