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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicUS Sanctions

Topic: US Sanctions

US, Australia and others impose sanctions on North Korea following satellite launch

Since the launch of the satellite, North Korea said that it has reviewed spy satellite photos of the White House, Pentagon and US aircraft carriers at the naval base of Norfolk.

What US easing sanctions on Venezuela, home to world’s largest oil reserves, could mean for India

Move could pay dividends to Indian refiners, who have capacity to refine heavy crude from Venezuela. India consistently bought crude from Latin American country before sanctions.

US, in coordination with UK, imposes third round of sanctions on Hamas following Israel attack

US Treasury Dept said the action targets key officials and the mechanisms through which Iran provides support to Hamas and militant group Palestinian Islamic Jihad, an ally of Hamas.

Former President Barack Obama among 500 Americans banned by Russia in response to US sanctions

The Russian ministry justified the prohibitions saying, "It is high time for Washington to learn that not a single hostile attack against Russia will go without a strong reaction."

Friends that beat sanctions together: Russia’s Aeroflot sends Airbus A330 for repair to Iran

The development comes amid US-led sanctions on Aeroflot & Mahan Air due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine & an alleged plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to America in 2011.

China’s position on Russia-Ukraine war could bring US sanctions into play

US has assessed that China is looking to deliver artillery and drones to Moscow as both Russia and Ukraine prepare for the spring offensive.

China’s semiconductor chips are down thanks to US pressure, and Modi govt is ‘seizing the moment’

Modi government is trying to pitch India as a favourable location for chip manufacturing companies at a time when US restrictions are hobbling China’s semiconductor ambitions.

India can double down on ‘Hindi-Rusi Bhai Bhai’. China to EU, nations adopting its balancing act

Having stuck to doing business with Russia in defiance of US sanctions, India should now prepare to lead groupings like G20 and push the idea of Indo-Pacific.

Will US craft a new oil compact with Saudi Arabia? Joe Biden may have to eat his own words

Like many, India will be anxiously watching the US-Saudi Arabia summit in Jeddah—knowing its fate is tied to the decisions King Salman and Joe Biden make.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.