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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
TopicUS Sanctions

Topic: US Sanctions

US sanctions on Pakistan have lost their bite. They can’t do much to stop defence planning

There is a lot of hue and cry within Pakistan’s strategic circles regarding Washington’s tilt toward India because of the Indo-Pacific strategy.

After US sanctions, Pakistanis have issued a warning: Don’t mess with Gen Asim Munir

Islamabad is signaling that missile development will continue as a necessary countermeasure to the growing military capabilities of India.

Trade imbalance, US sanctions, transport corridors likely on agenda at India-Russia talks tomorrow

EAM Jaishankar & First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov will co-chair 25th session of IRIGC-TEC in New Delhi Tuesday. Payments in local currency also expected to be key issue.

Asmi machine pistol, made by US-sanctioned Lokesh Machines, inducted by Army’s Northern Command

Army made the announcement Tuesday, though deliveries of the weapon were completed about 3 months ago. The firm is among 19 sanctioned by US for allegedly aiding Russia's 'war machine'.

Indian firms sanctioned by US didn’t violate laws, says MEA. Hyderabad firm that supplied to Army on list

Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.

US imposes sanctions on Chinese suppliers of Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme

The US State Department has taken action against one Pakistani & three Chinese entities, in addition to one Chinese individual, under the missile sanctions laws.

‘Old tactic’—US travel ban on Bangladesh ex-army chief & family stirs debate on ‘American meddling’

US Department of State cited ‘corruption’ and ‘undermining of democratic institutions as reasons for its travel ban on Gen Aziz Ahmed, drawing varied reactions in Bangladesh.

US announces over 500 fresh sanctions against Moscow on second anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war

US President Joe also imposed new export restrictions on nearly 100 entities for providing backdoor support for Russia's war machine.

India attends Taliban-hosted conference in Kabul on mutual regional interests in Afghanistan

Conference attended by 11 countries, reportedly including China, Russia and Pakistan. Afghanistan urged neighbours 'to help remove Western sanctions & promote economic development'.

US defied own sanctions, imported Russian crude worth nearly $3.5-mn in Oct-Nov, claims report

Import made possible by licences granted by US treasury dept's Office of Foreign Assets Control, which is responsible for enforcing sanction, says Russian state-owned Sputnik Globe news.

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Tamil Nadu politics is fracturing. Vijay entry can shake things up

There is an overall sense of ennui with the cynical, established and entrenched parties and politicking in the state.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Denmark tweaks its banned exports list, delivery of critical system for Tejas MK 1A starts 

HAL has produced 10 Tejas Mk 1A and is now awaiting further deliveries of engines from American firm GE—delayed by two and half years, so far.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?