US Imposes Sanctions on 4 Firms Supplying Pakistan’s Ballistic Missile Programme

20 Apr 2024

The US has imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies and a Belarus-based firm for providing missile-related items to Pakistan's ballistic missile program, according to a statement from the US Department of State. The sanctioned entities include Xi'an Longde Technology Development Company Limited, Tianjin Creative Source International Trade Co Ltd, Granpect...

UK announces new sanctions on Russia targeting 86 individuals and entities

19 May 2023

On Friday, the UK introduced a fresh set of sanctions against Russia, specifically targeting 86 individuals and entities involved in various activities. The sanctions aim to address issues such as the theft of Ukrainian grain, the acquisition of advanced military technology, and the identification of remaining revenue sources. "The UK...

Former Sri-Lanka Presidents Mahinda and Gotabaya, sanctioned by Canada

11 Jan 2023

Canada has sanctioned four top Sri Lankan officials, including former presidents Mahinda and Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The Canadian foreign ministry has said this was done on the account of “gross and systematic violations of human rights” during the armed conflict in the island nation from 1983 to 2009. The 26-year civil...

United States imposes penalties on network helping Russia

15 Nov 2022

The United States on Monday imposed penalties on 14 people and 28 businesses it claimed were a part of a global network that bought equipment to aid Moscow in its invasion of Ukraine. The measures were aimed at the supply networks used by the Russian military. Additionally, the US Treasury...