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US aid agency system used to carry out cyberattacks by Russia: Microsoft

Breach discovered three weeks before Joe Biden is scheduled to meet Vladimir Putin in Geneva and at a moment of increased tension between the two nations.

US and Iran negotiate to restore nuclear deal, but on different terms

President Biden and Iran's leaders both want to re-enter the nuclear deal that President Trump scrapped three years ago, restoring the bargain that Iran would keep limit its production of nuclear fuel

Could abandon Myanmar project if found to violate US sanctions: Adani Ports

OFAC, part of the U.S. Treasury Department, administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on the country's foreign policy

US sanctions Pakistani company, six nationals working as Russian proxy

The US Treasury Department on Thursday imposed sanctions on a Pakistan-based company and six individuals for acting on behalf of the Russian network that attempted to meddle in the 2020 US election

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking federal agencies

The Biden administration announced that the US is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against dozens of companies and people

Biden offers stability dialogue with Russia hours after slapping sanctions

US President Joe Biden has proposed a strategic stability dialogue with Moscow, as officials of the two countries discussed the possibility of a summit meeting in Europe this summer

US imposes sanctions on Russia over cyberattacks and poll meddling

Expels 10 Russian diplomats, restricts new sovereign debt purchase

US expels 10 Russian diplomats, imposes new sanctions on over 30 people

The US on Thursday announced the expulsion 10 Russian diplomats and slapped sanctions on over 30 individuals and key financial institutions

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State-run refiners prepare to buy Iran oil once US sanctions ease

India has been vocal in its support for Iranian crude purchases recently as it laments the price of supplies from Saudi Arabia.

Joe Biden extends US National Emergency, sanctions against Iran

US President Joe Biden on Friday extended for another year the national emergency declared with respect to Iran in the year 1995, the White House announced.In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Biden said, "I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12957 with respect to Iran and to maintain in force comprehensive sanctions against Iran to respond to this threat."He further said that the decision has been taken as the actions and policies of the Government of Iran continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the US.According to Sputnik, he also accused Iran of proliferating and developing "missiles and other asymmetric and conventional weapons capabilities," maintaining "network and campaign of regional aggression," supporting "terrorist groups and... malign activities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Russia tells Biden admin not to 'play with fire' with new sanctions

Russian Foreign Min urged the US admin 'not to play with fire' after Washington announced sanctions against Russian individuals and entities over the alleged poisoning of Kremlin critic Navalny.

US sanctions Russian individuals over poisoning of Alexei Navalny

The United States announced sanctions and restrictions against Russian individuals and entities over the alleged poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny

US sets sanctions over Russian opposition leader Navalny's poisoning

Senior administration officials announced the sanctions but did not immediately identify the Russian officials named in them

China's Huawei, reeling from US sanctions, plans foray into EVs: Report

Huawei has started internally designing the EVs and approaching suppliers at home, with the aim of officially launching the project as early as this year, three of the sources said

China urges US to lift trade restrictions, stop interference in Tainwan

While Biden has pledged reengagement and a more civil tone in U.S. diplomacy, its unclear whether he will make any fundamental changes in Washington's policies toward Beijing

Top Cuban official asks Biden administration to reconsider sanctions

The Cuban government is interpreting the document to mean there were no actual attacks against the diplomats

US govt slaps sanctions on Myanmar in response to military coup

"The February 1 coup was a direct assault on Burma's transition to democracy and the rule of law," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement

Beijing blasts Trump admin for imposing new sanctions on Chinese firms

Spokesman Zhao Lijian told a press briefing that China firmly opposed the United States' repeated sanctions against Chinese firms

US blacklists Xiaomi: Tech corp refutes Chinese military affiliation claim

After the US blacklisted Xiaomi citing affiliation with the "Communist Chinese military company", the Chinese tech company on Friday said it is reviewing the potential consequences