Nord Stream 2: Trump approves sanctions on Russia gas pipeline
(UTV|COLOMBO) – President Donald Trump has signed a law that will impose sanctions on any firm that helps Russia’s state-owned gas company, Gazprom, finish a...
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US Republicans seek sanctions on Turkey over Syria
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Republicans in the US House of Representatives have announced plans to introduce a sanctions bill against Turkey for its offensive in Syria. Congresswoman Liz...
Iran’s Rouhani rules out Trump meeting until US lifts sanctions
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged the United States to take the first step towards dialogue by lifting sanctions against Iran. “Without this step,...
Sri Lanka awarded win after FIFA sanctions Macau
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the Macau Football Association (MFA) for failing to play the second leg of their first-round match against Sri...
Iran: New US sanctions target Supreme Leader Khamenei
(UTV|COLOMBO) – US President Donald Trump has said he is imposing hard-hitting new sanctions on Iran, including on the office of the country’s Supreme Leader Ali...
Rouhani rues impact of US sanctions
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Iran President Hassan Rouhani called on Saturday for unity among Iran’s political factions to overcome conditions which he said may be harder than those...
US to impose new sanctions on Russia for supporting Syria
UTV | COLOMBO – United States’ Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said Sunday the Trump administration will announce more sanctions against Russia on...
World chess body accounts closed over president’s Syria sanctions
UTV | COLOMBO – The World Chess Federation (FIDE) says its Swiss bank accounts have been closed after its president was accused of facilitating transactions...
EU to discuss sanctions over Poland judiciary reforms
UTV | COLOMBO – The European Commission is to discuss in Brussels whether to recommend disciplinary proceedings against Poland over its planned judicial reforms. The...
Japan widens sanctions against N Korea
UTV | COLOMBO – Japan has imposed fresh sanctions against North Korea as it seeks to ramp up pressure on Pyongyang over its nuclear and...