India-based entities among firms targeted in EU's proposed 21st Russia sanctions packageThe European Union is proposing new sanctions against Russia. These measures could affect companies in India and other nations. The EU aims...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Trump orders tighter banking scrutiny of undocumented migrants, warns of account seizuresPresident Trump announced an executive order to shut down and seize funds from bank accounts supporting illegal immigration or holding welf...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Drones hit three 'shadow fleet' oil tankers off Turkiye's Black Sea coastThree oil tankers were attacked by drones off Turkey's Black Sea coast. The ships are part of a 'shadow fleet' exporting Russian oil and ev...
28 May, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
US warns ties with Iran’s Strait of Hormuz authority may bring sanctions for 'anyone' involvedAmerica has issued a stern warning to global shipping and finance firms. Cooperation with Iran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority could in...
28 May, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Kyiv mourns as death toll from Russian attack in the Ukrainian capital rises to 24The cruise missile hit the nine-story corner apartment block Thursday during what the Ukrainian air force said was Russia’s biggest barrage...
16 May, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
US State Department offers $15 million bounty for insights on Iran's IRGC funding networksThe US Department of State has announced a reward of up to USD 15 million for key intel that could turn the tide against Iran's Islamic Rev...
13 May, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
How long before Iran breaks under crushing US pressure?Iran and the US face a prolonged standoff. The US is intensifying economic pressure on Iran's economy. Iran indicates it can withstand the ...
02 May, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
One of Iran's most powerful families founded its largest crypto exchange. It's used by the IRGC to move millionsIran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, is controlled by the sons of the influential Kharrazi family, who concealed their ties for...
02 May, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
Trump's new front against Iran: The US hunts hidden crypto networksAmerica's Operation Epic Fury is now Operation Economic Fury. The US is targeting Iran's cryptocurrency networks. This aims to stop Iran fr...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
US imposes sanctions on 35 individuals, entities for aiding Iran's sanctions evasionsAmerica has imposed sanctions on 35 groups and individuals. These actions target Iran's shadow banking system. This network moves billions ...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
US freezes $344 mn in cryptocurrency linked to Iran: Treasury chiefAmerica has frozen 344 million dollars in cryptocurrency assets. These funds are linked to Iran. This action aims to increase pressure on T...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
US-sanctioned Chinese tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz despite Trump blockadeUS-sanctioned tanker, Rich Starry, has passed through the Strait of Hormuz despite Washington’s newly imposed naval blockade on Iran, highl...
14 Apr, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
How Iran is using bitcoin as gate pass for HormuzIran is considering digital currency payments, potentially Bitcoin or stablecoins, for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz as a sanctio...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Iran’s sanctions-busting crypto ambitions grow on toll paymentsIran proposes digital currency for Strait of Hormuz passage tolls. This move highlights a significant sanctions-evasion network. While legi...
10 Apr, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
US sanctions over 10 Indian entities among 275 for supporting Russia's military-industrial baseThe US has imposed sanctions on 275 individuals and entities, including Indian companies, for supporting Russia's military-industrial base ...
01 Nov, 2024, 08.04 PM IST
President Biden to issue executive order on cryptocurrencyPeople familiar with the process said the executive order on cryptocurrency was expected to be issued this week and it had been in the work...
08 Mar, 2022, 10.58 AM IST
Biden executive order on cryptocurrency expected this weekWhile U.S. officials have played down the significance of cryptocurrency to Russia's ability to evade sanctions, it remains a concern.
08 Mar, 2022, 10.03 AM IST