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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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US, European allies plan to impose ban on new investments in Russia
The official said they would further Russia's economic, financial and technological isolation from the rest of the world as a penalty for its attacks on civilians in Ukraine
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Gold up on prospects of more sanctions on Russia, higher inflation
Gold is highly sensitive to rising U.S. interest rates, which increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion while boosting the dollar, in which it is priced.
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Stocks, dollar rise; European leaders urge further Moscow sanctions
Russia maintained gas flows through key pipeline routes into Europe, despite uncertainty over payment terms
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Bid to circumvent sanctions will have consequences, says US
US Deputy National Security Adviser Daleep Singh also referred to the "no limits" partnership between Moscow and Beijing
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India assessing impact of sanctions on Moscow for India-Russia trade: Govt
The US and several Western countries have imposed crippling economic sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine
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North Korea says it test-fired biggest ICBM, US adds sanctions
The launch extended a barrage of weapons demonstrations this year that analysts say are aimed at forcing the United States to accept the idea of North Korea as a nuclear power
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