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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro launched new Venezuelan cryptocurrency

Venezuela to remove zeros from its currency as inflation set to breach one million percent in 2018

President Nicolas Maduro said that the country will remove five zeros from its currency, the Bolivar, to battle the rising inflation projected to reach 1 million percent this year.

Jul 26, 2018

Production facility is seen at Saudi Aramco's Shaybah oilfield

Oil prices rise as Saudi Arabia halts shipments through Red Sea lane after Houthi attack

The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aden in the Arabian Sea, is only 20 km (12 miles) wide, making hundreds of ships potentially an easy target.

Jul 26, 2018

ongc videsh offer to iran, farzad b gas field, india iran energy agreements, russia gazprom gets farzad b gas fields

Despite US sanctions, Iran becomes India's second largest oil supplier

Latest figures indicate that Iran toppled Saudi Arabia to become India's second largest oil supplier, with 5.67 million tonnes in the first three months. The country is preparing to wind down on Iranian imports after Trump reintroduced sanctions on the country.

Jul 24, 2018

Human rights situation in Iran: Court hangs man for insulting prophet Johan and sentences Woman for killing her rapist.

Iranian President issues warning to Trump, threatens 'mother of all wars'

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani cautioned U.S. President Donald Trump about pursuing hostile policies and said that playing with the lion's tail will only lead to regrets.

Jul 22, 2018

US to impose sanctions on India? Mattis attempting to avoid such a situation

The US State Department is committed to imposing sanctions on India for purchasing Russian military equipment, which can lead to sanctions under CAATSA. Jim Mattis is arguing to avoid sanctions on India and other nations.

Jul 22, 2018

New report sheds light on Myanmar child rights violation

Legal experts have found that Myanmar's military campaign against the Rohingya has left millions of children suffering from violence, abuse, neglect, sexual and other exploitation, violating the 1991 UN Accord on Child Rights.

Jul 22, 2018

US oil giants to lobby against tighter Russia sanctions

Oil companies such as Exxon Mobil have been vocal about their stance against Russia sanctions. Opponents claim sanctions unfairly penalise U.S. companies.

Jul 21, 2018

Despite Kim's promises, US to keep pressure on North Korea

The US has asked the UN Security Council to keep its sanctions on North Korea, stating violations by Pyongyang despite Kim Jong Un's promise to denuclearise.

Jul 21, 2018

Singapore cyber attack: PM Lee among 1.5 million patients' health data stolen

About 1.5 million patients who visited clinics between May 2015 and July 4 have had their non-medical personal particulars illegally accessed and copied, the government statement said.

Jul 20, 2018

India-US 2+2 strategic dialogue scheduled for September 6 in New Delhi

The twice-deferred meeting was earlier scheduled to take place in Washington on July 6 but was cancelled due to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to North Korea for previously unscheduled meetings. The first 2+2 meeting was to take place in April.

Jul 20, 2018

North Korean economy falls lowest in 20 years as sanctions hit hard

Estimates by the Bank of Korea say that North Korea's GDP fell by 3.5 percent in 2017, its largest drop since 1997. With denuclearization talks in full swing, Kim Jong Un is attempting to revive his country's economy at the earliest.

Jul 20, 2018

Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in trilateral summit on the cards?

Ahead of the UN General Assembly, there have been talks of the possible three-way summit as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been cranking up diplomacy with the outside world to get sanctions relief and ease international isolation.

Jul 20, 2018

In a bid to please Kim, Trump says 'no time limit' on North Korea denuclearisation

The US President has shifted his tone, saying North Korea's denuclearization has no time limit. Mike Pompeo expects the project to happen by the end of 2020 following his visit to Pyongyang.

Jul 18, 2018

Despite Trump's rigid policies, Iran turns to Pakistan for defence deal

Iran will be jointly producing defence equipment with Pakistan. Since Iran is the third largest oil supplier, India will not want to upset the carefully balanced relationship, but the deal with Pakistan may cause the Modi government to reassess their priorities.

Jul 18, 2018

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to hold first summit talks in Helsinki

The Helsinki summit is the capstone to a nearly week-long trip for Trump during which he has sown doubts about his commitment to the NATO military alliance

Jul 16, 2018

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Search Results for: US sanctions

Venezuela to remove zeros from its currency as inflation set to breach one million percent in 2018

Oil prices rise as Saudi Arabia halts shipments through Red Sea lane after Houthi attack

Despite US sanctions, Iran becomes India's second largest oil supplier

Iranian President issues warning to Trump, threatens 'mother of all wars'

US to impose sanctions on India? Mattis attempting to avoid such a situation

New report sheds light on Myanmar child rights violation

US oil giants to lobby against tighter Russia sanctions

Despite Kim's promises, US to keep pressure on North Korea

Singapore cyber attack: PM Lee among 1.5 million patients' health data stolen

India-US 2+2 strategic dialogue scheduled for September 6 in New Delhi

North Korean economy falls lowest in 20 years as sanctions hit hard

Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in trilateral summit on the cards?

In a bid to please Kim, Trump says 'no time limit' on North Korea denuclearisation

Despite Trump's rigid policies, Iran turns to Pakistan for defence deal

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to hold first summit talks in Helsinki

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]