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Opinion | India To Kabul To Pak: The Plot Behind Chinese Foreign Minister's Many Tours
This is China stepping into the breach created by Trump's shenanigans. It seems to be viewing the problem through the lens of South Asia as a whole, rather than letting Washington use its divide-and-rule strategy.
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Moscow Interest in Joint Energy Projects With India, Says Russia's Foreign Minister
Russia and India have achieved good results in energy cooperation and Moscow is interested in working on joint energy projects with New Delhi, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his Indian counterpart in Moscow.
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US Sanctions More ICC Judges, Citing Tribunal's Actions Against Israel
The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on four more International Criminal Court judges or prosecutors, including those from allies France and Canada, in a new effort to hobble the tribunal, particularly over actions against Israel.
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'We Are Supported By BRICS Partners': Russia On Trump's Tariff Threats
Russia has accused the Donald Trump administration in the US of pursuing a "neocolonial" policy against nations in Global South to maintain Washington's hegemony, and said no amount of tariffs and sanctions could change the natural course of history.
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Ex-Pakistan Foreign Minister Fact-Checked On Terrorist's Funeral Photo
Pakistan's former Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar faced an awkward and embarrassing moment on live television when she was fact-checked by a journalist for trying to portray a globally sanctioned terrorist as a "common man".
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"We'll Cross The Bridge When We Get There": S Jaishankar On 500% Tariff Threat Over Russian Oil
India is engaging with American lawmakers over concerns surrounding a new Russia sanctions bill introduced in the US Congress, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.
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Harvard University Accused Of China, Iran 'Links', Probed By US House Panel
As the US government continues its crackdown on Harvard University, allegations of links to China and Iran have led to a probe by a joint House committee.
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"Economic Terrorism": Iran Slams Fresh US Sanctions
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned fresh US sanctions on individuals and entities in Iran and other countries on the pretext of cooperating with Tehran in different areas.
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Europe Preparing New Sanctions On Russia: French Minister
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Thursday that the European Union is preparing to hit Russia with a 17th round of sanctions, describing President Vladimir Putin as the "sole obstacle" to peace in Ukraine.
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Canada Eases Sanctions On Syria Amid Political Transition
The Canadian government on Wednesday announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria during what it called a period of transition.
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US Cuts Task Forces On Foreign Influence, Russian Sanctions
US Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed she had disbanded the Foreign Influence Task Force, a unit dedicated to investigating violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), requiring such agents to register with US authorities.
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US Court Reverses OFAC’s Sanctions Against Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash
On January 21, the US District Court for the Western District of Texas reversed OFAC’s sanctions against Tornado Cash. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) levied sanctions against the platform in 2022 for allegedly becoming a solution for money launderers to move illegal funds around.
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Russia is Using Bitcoin in Foreign Trade, Finance Minister Says
This year, Russia permitted the use of cryptocurrencies in foreign trade and has taken steps to make it legal to mine cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin. Russia is one of the global leaders in bitcoin mining.
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Opinion | What Sanctions? How US' Favourite Foreign Policy Tool Is Backfiring
For the US, the question is not just whether sanctions are effective, but if they are backfiring. Sanctions might weaken economies, but they help autocratic regimes exploit public sentiment in order to stay in power.
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Trump Campaign Hacked: How Iran, China, Russia Are Targeting US Elections
Federal prosecutors in the United States have today filed criminal charges in the case. The hackers had allegedly targeted members of former president Donald Trump's campaign.
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Opinion | India To Kabul To Pak: The Plot Behind Chinese Foreign Minister's Many Tours
This is China stepping into the breach created by Trump's shenanigans. It seems to be viewing the problem through the lens of South Asia as a whole, rather than letting Washington use its divide-and-rule strategy.
-
Moscow Interest in Joint Energy Projects With India, Says Russia's Foreign Minister
Russia and India have achieved good results in energy cooperation and Moscow is interested in working on joint energy projects with New Delhi, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his Indian counterpart in Moscow.
-
US Sanctions More ICC Judges, Citing Tribunal's Actions Against Israel
The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on four more International Criminal Court judges or prosecutors, including those from allies France and Canada, in a new effort to hobble the tribunal, particularly over actions against Israel.
-
'We Are Supported By BRICS Partners': Russia On Trump's Tariff Threats
Russia has accused the Donald Trump administration in the US of pursuing a "neocolonial" policy against nations in Global South to maintain Washington's hegemony, and said no amount of tariffs and sanctions could change the natural course of history.
-
Ex-Pakistan Foreign Minister Fact-Checked On Terrorist's Funeral Photo
Pakistan's former Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar faced an awkward and embarrassing moment on live television when she was fact-checked by a journalist for trying to portray a globally sanctioned terrorist as a "common man".
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"We'll Cross The Bridge When We Get There": S Jaishankar On 500% Tariff Threat Over Russian Oil
India is engaging with American lawmakers over concerns surrounding a new Russia sanctions bill introduced in the US Congress, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.
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Harvard University Accused Of China, Iran 'Links', Probed By US House Panel
As the US government continues its crackdown on Harvard University, allegations of links to China and Iran have led to a probe by a joint House committee.
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"Economic Terrorism": Iran Slams Fresh US Sanctions
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned fresh US sanctions on individuals and entities in Iran and other countries on the pretext of cooperating with Tehran in different areas.
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Europe Preparing New Sanctions On Russia: French Minister
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Thursday that the European Union is preparing to hit Russia with a 17th round of sanctions, describing President Vladimir Putin as the "sole obstacle" to peace in Ukraine.
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Canada Eases Sanctions On Syria Amid Political Transition
The Canadian government on Wednesday announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria during what it called a period of transition.
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US Cuts Task Forces On Foreign Influence, Russian Sanctions
US Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed she had disbanded the Foreign Influence Task Force, a unit dedicated to investigating violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), requiring such agents to register with US authorities.
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US Court Reverses OFAC’s Sanctions Against Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash
On January 21, the US District Court for the Western District of Texas reversed OFAC’s sanctions against Tornado Cash. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) levied sanctions against the platform in 2022 for allegedly becoming a solution for money launderers to move illegal funds around.
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Russia is Using Bitcoin in Foreign Trade, Finance Minister Says
This year, Russia permitted the use of cryptocurrencies in foreign trade and has taken steps to make it legal to mine cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin. Russia is one of the global leaders in bitcoin mining.
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Opinion | What Sanctions? How US' Favourite Foreign Policy Tool Is Backfiring
For the US, the question is not just whether sanctions are effective, but if they are backfiring. Sanctions might weaken economies, but they help autocratic regimes exploit public sentiment in order to stay in power.
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Trump Campaign Hacked: How Iran, China, Russia Are Targeting US Elections
Federal prosecutors in the United States have today filed criminal charges in the case. The hackers had allegedly targeted members of former president Donald Trump's campaign.
