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Russia wants payment messaging system to align, but Indian banks wary

If the messaging platforms of India and Russia are connected, it might help in improving the payments settlement mechanism and provide Russia with a cover from further sanctions

China's largest chipmaker warns of rapid freeze as smartphone demand skids

China's largest chipmaker reported revenue rose 42% to $1.9 billion in the second quarter, generally in line with expectations

Crypto mixer Tornado's accounts disabled after US sanctions: Report

Tornado Cash allowed users to obfuscate their crypto transactions; the Treasury alleged that North Korean hackers and other entities had relied on it to launder illicit gains totaling more than $7 bn

Where did all Russian oligarchs' superyachts with sanctioned assets go?

Boats linked to Russian oligarchs not known for their discretion have gone "dark" and sailed to friendlier shores like Dubai or Turkey, keen to escape the fate of over $30 billion sanctioned assets

Putin's rumoured girlfriend, Russian elites hit with US sanctions

A new round of US sanctions targeting Russian elites includes a woman named in news reports as Vladimir Putin's longtime romantic partner.

Ukraine conflict: Putin's rumoured girlfriend hit with latest US sanctions

The Treasury Department said Tuesday that government has frozen the visa of Alina Kabaeva, an Olympic gymnast in her youth and former member of the state Duma, and imposed other property restrictions

Will the rupee settlement plan be a game-changer for India?

India's central bank has announced a mechanism to settle international trade in rupee. This will make trade easier with countries facing US sanctions. Find out about the RBI's decision and its impact

US sanctions should be lifted to ensure investment in Iran: Official

The "oppressive" US sanctions against Iran should be lifted in such a way that all countries can easily invest in Iran while maintaining their long-term interests

Huawei founder asks employee to give ideas how to boost falling sales

Crippled by heavy US sanctions, telecom conglomerate Huawei is seeking ideas from employees on how to build a better future and get revenues back on track, the media reported on Wednesday.

India-Russia trade will continue despite Western sanctions: Envoy

Russia's envoy Denis Alipov underlined the strength of bilateral ties with India, saying the positive dynamics of trade between the two countries will continue despite sanctions against Moscow

US issues sanctions targeting N Korean weapons of mass destruction program

The US imposed sanctions on two Russian banks, a North Korean company and a person it accused of supporting North Korea's weapons of mass destruction program

Security Council split spells end of an era for US-led sanctions on N Korea

The two countries on Thursday vetoed a US-led push to impose more UN sanctions on North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches

After 3 months of Ukraine war, life in Russia has profoundly changed

When Vladimir Putin announced the invasion of Ukraine, war seemed far away from Russian territory. Yet within days the conflict came home in the form of of sanctions and economic punishment

Russian importers seek deals with smaller Indian firms to avoid sanctions

Private sector players in Russia have met with potential suppliers in India's big cities and are opening specialised bank accounts at home for roubles-to-rupees transactions

Sanctions can have unintended results in interconnected world: Sitharaman

Speaking at Stanford University, she said India's stand on the Russia-Ukraine war is with the view to safeguard its economic and security interest

US urges Serbia to join West on sanctions against its ally Russia

Serbia voted in favor of three United Nations resolutions condemning the Russian aggression against Ukraine but it has not joined international sanctions against Moscow

Sanctions on Russia can be revoked, if Moscow changes behaviour: US

Western sanctions on Moscow have contributed to the price pressures, which are hitting the poorest countries the hardest

Ruble on mend as Russia's central bank cuts key interest rate

A currency collapse would worsen already high inflation for Russian shoppers by ballooning the cost of imported goods

Top headlines: Telecom firms seek cheap 5G, Putin daughters face sanctions

The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's two adult daughters and said it was toughening penalties against Russian banks

Killings of Ukrainian civilians could bring more sanctions from West

Western governments were preparing on Wednesday to impose tougher sanctions against Russia, as Ukraine documents and investigates widespread killings of civilians and other alleged war crimes.