Sanctions
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Russia assumes Western sanctions will last for many years: Kremlin
MOSCOW: Russia is working on the assumption that sanctions against it by the United States and its allies will last for many years,…
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Asia
China weighs options to blunt US sanctions in a Taiwan conflict
Other researchers called for a new economic grouping that could protect China in a sanctions tit-for-tat. Ye Yan, an economist…
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Europe
Talking Europe – EU ban on Russian cars: A sanction custom-made for Putin’s propagandists?
Talking Europe EU ban on Russian cars: A sanction custom-made for Putin’s propagandists? Source: France24
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Asia
Global community steps up financial pressure on Myanmar’s military junta
The army-controlled central bank has also issued new 20,000 kyat banknotes, the highest denomination among Myanmar’s current currency notes. But…
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US expands sanctions on Myanmar jet fuel, cites junta airstrikes
WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday (Aug 23) expanded its sanctions against Myanmar to include foreign companies or individuals helping…
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Europe
Niger coup: Blinken says Russia’s Wagner taking advantage of turmoil
Issued on: 09/08/2023 – 12:34Modified: 09/08/2023 – 12:41 02:34 © France 24 The United States is seeking to prevent Russia…
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EU imposes sanctions for human rights violations Ukraine, Russia and other countries
BRUSSELS: The European Union said on Thursday (Jul 20) it was imposing restrictive measures against 18 individuals and 5 entities…
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Asia
US to slap new sanctions on Myanmar state-owned banks
Zaw Min Tun told the state media channel MWD on Tuesday evening that the country has experienced sanctions before and…
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Europe
Syria’s Assad should be put on trial, says French foreign minister
Issued on: 23/05/2023 – 09:23Modified: 23/05/2023 – 09:25 Syrian President Bashar al-Assad should be put on trial following “hundreds of…
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BAT fined over US$600 million for selling tobacco to North Korea via Singapore subsidiary
“British American Tobacco and its subsidiary engaged in an elaborate scheme to circumvent US sanctions and sell tobacco products to…
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