The United States on Monday targetted member of Islamic State cell with sanctions. The cell is operating in South Africa. The sanctions have been imposed on the individuals as well as companies they control.

US targets South Africa ISIS cell with sanctions

Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with the USA, suggesting that Iran may be gearing up to launch an armed offensive against the kingdom and other energy infrastructure across West Asia, according to multiple reports.

'Iran may attack the kingdom,' says Saudi in an intelligence report shared with the US

The United States and Western officials are putting the finishing touches on plans to impose a ceiling on Russian oil prices, amid a warning from the World Bank that any proposal will require active participation from emerging market nations in order to be successful.

Western officials finalising plans to impose cap on Russian oil prices

It's been over 40 days since the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran. What started as a funeral protest has now ballooned into an anti-government movement, protesters along with Amini's family held a memorial procession wherein thousands of people were out on the streets displaying their anger.

Clashes erupt in Mahsa Amini's hometown, Washington imposes new sanctions on Iran

The European Union readied new sanctions on Iran over its supply of drones to Russia as the UN Security Council met to discuss the unmanned attacks that have caused destruction in Ukraine.

EU readies sanctions on Iran for supplying drones to Russia

The Taiwanese officials have said that Chinese President Xi Jinping would become a sinner of all the Chinese people if he attacked Taiwan as the Chinese president would not be able to win the war due to the international sanctions and diplomatic isolation.

'Xi would face disaster if he attacks Taiwan,' officials warn China of international sanctions

The United Nations human rights office has claimed that 23 children died during the crackdown against anti-hijab protests in Iran that was sparked by Mahasa Amini's death, reports Reuters news agency.

23 kids killed during crackdown against Iran's anti-hijab protests: UN 

The European Union has decided to impose sanctions on Iran following the government’s brutal crackdown on the citizens protesting over the death of 22-year-old Mehsa Amini.

EU to impose sanctions on Iran as Khamenei blames ‘enemies’ for protests

Following Moscow's annexation of four areas of Ukraine, the European Union (EU) has decided to impose further sanctions on the country, according to the Czech ambassador on Wednesday.

EU imposes eighth round of sanctions against Russia since invasion of Ukraine

US and Canada imposed fresh sanctions on Iran for alleged human rights violations, including the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old from Iranian Kurdistan who died while in custody of Iran's morality police.

US, Canada imposes fresh sanctions against Iran citing death of Mahsa Amini

Germany, France, Denmark, Spain, Italy and the Czech Republic have submitted 16 proposals for new European Union sanctions against Iran for its violent crackdown on protests over women's rights, a German foreign ministry source said on Monday.

Germany, others in EU plan Iran sanctions over protests clampdown

The US treasury department earlier this week imposed sanctions on companies suspected of involvement in Iran's petrochemical and petroleum trade. One of the companies to have been sanctioned is reportedly based in India.

Indian company sanctioned by the US for import of Iranian oil bound for China

The eighth round of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine were recommended by the executive of the European Union on Wednesday. These measures include tougher trade restrictions, more people being placed on individual blacklists, and a cap on oil prices for third-party nations.

EU proposes tighter trade restrictions, more individual blacklistings against Russia

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says new solutions are needed to thwart America's sanctions against the west Asian country. While speaking at the ongoing SCO summit, Raisi called for an expansion of free trade among the SCO's member countries.

Iran: New solutions required to thwart 'draconian' US sanctions

The OPEC Plus has decided to start cutting oil production in October by 100,000 barrels. Western sanctions on countries like Iran and Venezuela could squeeze oil supplies further. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Why your oil bills could spike again

Europe is struggling to contain a spiraling energy crisis, one that could lead to rolling blackouts, shattered factories and a deep recession. The primary cause is that Russia has choked off supplies of natural gas that the continent has dependent on for years.

Is Europe divided over Ukraine? | Protesters demand new gas deal with Russia

According to new regulations introduced in response to fears that bitcoin and other cryptoassets are being used to get over limitations put in place in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, cryptocurrency exchanges must notify suspected sanctions breaches to the UK authorities.

Crypto for sanction evasion: Suspected breaches must be reported by Crypto exchanges in UK

Europe is taking steps to prepare for a harsh winter in the midst of an energy crisis. Russia has said that it will not supply gas to Europe till sanctions are lifted and in response Germany has decided to keep two nuclear power plants on standby.

Germany to keep 2 nuke plants on standby amid Europe energy crisis

On Tuesday, jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny called for a systematic crackdown on Russian oligarchs who have been backing Vladimir Putin's military campaign in Ukraine.

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny calls for 'an all-out war on Putin's oligarchs'

China continues its crackdown on Taiwan. In the latest, it has sanctioned seven Taiwanese officials for supporting the island's independence, its state media reported.

US delegation's Taiwan visit irks China, sanctions 7 Taiwanese officials

China has sanctioned seven Taiwanese officials for supporting Taiwan’s independence as Beijing continues to increase its authority over island amid regional tensions. The sanctions came after an American congressional delegation departed the island-nation on Monday.

WION Dispatch: China sanctions seven Taiwanese officials over supporting Taiwan independence

Russian oil giant Transneft on Tuesday made a sensational claim that Ukraine had suspended Russian oil pipeline flows to countries in central Europe citing payment issues.

Ukraine suspends oil supply to European countries, says Russian oil major Transneft

Russia's airline sector is going through a tough period amid its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Reportedly, state-controlled Aeroflot has resorted to stripping its passenger jets to barebones to obtain spare parts, which it cannot find otherwise as the West has closed its doors.

Russia stripping its passenger jets to secure spare parts and keep airlines functioning

The IMF says Russian economy is doing better than expected. The West had tried to punish and isolate Russia by slapping sanctions. Today, Western economies are battling inflation and bracing for recession. Russia, on the other hand, is making new friends. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: IMF: Russian economy doing better than expected

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