US officials on Wednesday announced fresh sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's military and industrial capabilities, punishing companies in China and elsewhere that help Moscow acquire weapons for its war in Ukraine.

US imposes new sanctions on China, others supporting Russia's war efforts

Sanctions are how countries wage an economic war but do you know how did this idea come about and how effective are these sanctions? The story of sanctions dates back to ancient Greece which was a different time with different politics but the same result.

Why do sanctions fail? Ancient Greece's history might have answers

The chief financial officer of China's global telecommunications giant Huawei has been arrested in Canada and faces extradition to the United States, officials said Friday, triggering a strong protest by Beijing, which called for her immediate release.

Huawei founder's daughter arrested in Canada on suspicion of violating US sanctions

Days after US and China trade war truce, top executive and daughter of Chinese tech giant Huawei's founder was arrested in Canada on Thursday. She was arrested on the suspicion of violating US sanctions against Iran.

What you need to know about Chinese tech giant Huawei