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US Targets Iran’s Energy Trade; 8 Indian Nationals, Several Firms Sanctioned
Representational PhotoWashington- Eight Indian nationals and several India-based firms are among the over 50 entities and persons sanctioned by the US for allegedly facilitating Iranian energy trade, according to an official statement. The State...
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US curbs on 50 entities, 2 Indian nationals for trade in Iran’s energy
Right-wing
The Pioneer
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The sanctions are part of the department’s efforts to curb Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical exports The US has sanctioned more than 50 entities, people and vessels including two Indian nationals for allegedly facilitating Iranian energy sales,...
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US sanctions over 50 firms, vessels for aiding Iran’s oil trade including shipments to Bangladesh
The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on more than 50 companies, individuals, and vessels accused of helping Iran export petroleum and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), in violation of international restrictions – a network that includes...
Owner: Karim Family
2 Indian nationals face U.S. sanctions for aiding Iran’s LPG trade
US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent. File | Photo Credit: AFP The U.S. has sanctioned more than 50 entities, individuals and vessels for allegedly facilitating Iranian energy sales, according to an official statement. Two Indian nationals are...
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US sanctions over 50 entities for facilitating Iranian oil trade; Indian nationals named
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Daijiworld News
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Daijiworld Media Network - Washington Washington, Oct 10: The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday announced sanctions against more than 50 individuals, entities, and vessels for facilitating Iranian...
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US sanctions over 50 entities, including Indians, over links to Iran oil trade
The United States has imposed sanctions on over 50 individuals, companies, and ships linked to Iran’s energy trade, saying the move will cut off funding for Tehran’s alleged terrorist activities. The latest wave of restrictions, announced by the...
Owner: Purie Family
US sanctions 9 Indian companies, 8 Indian nationals over 'participation' in Iran's energy trade
As part of its campaign of maximum economic pressure on Iran, the US has sanctioned nine India-based companies and eight Indian nationals as part of its latest Iran-related sanctions action, alleging that they have been engaged in trade of Iranian...
Owner: Goenka Family
Indian nationals among over 50 entities sanctioned by US for aiding Iran’s energy trade
The US has sanctioned more than 50 entities, people and vessels including two Indian nationals for allegedly facilitating Iranian energy sales, in an attempt to dismantle “key elements” of Tehran’s “energy export machine”, according to an official...
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US sanctions over 50 entities for aiding Iran’s energy trade, including two Indian nationals
Neutral
The New Indian Express
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The United States has imposed sanctions on more than 50 entities, individuals, and vessels, including two Indian nationals for allegedly facilitating the sale of Iranian energy products, as part of its broader effort to dismantle Iran’s oil and...
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US sanctions over 50 entities, including 2 Indian nationals, for aiding Iran’s energy trade
The United States administration Thursday sanctioned more than 50 entities, people and vessels, including two Indian nationals, for allegedly facilitating Iranian energy sales, as part of efforts to dismantle “key elements” of Tehran’s “energy...
Owner: Goenka Family
US sanctions over 50 Entities for facilitating Iranian Oil Trade; Indian Nationals among those targeted
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday announced sanctions on over 50 people, companies, and vessels for facilitating Iranian oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sales and shipments from Iran. The...
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‘Dismantling key elements to degrade Iran’s cash flow’: Trump issues fresh sanctions on Indian nationals and firms over oil trade
Neutral
Financial Express
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The US Treasury Department on Thursday stepped up its crackdown on Iran’s energy exports by announcing new sanctions on several individuals and shipping companies, including a few based in India. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move aims...
Owner: Goenka Family
US sanctions
Right-wing
Zee News
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The United States has intensified its pressure on Iran’s energy sector, announcing sanctions against more than 50 individuals, companies, and vessels accused of facilitating Iranian oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sales. The action, led by...
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US Sanctions Over 50 Individuals and Firms, Including Indian Nationals, for Iranian Oil and LPG Trade
The US Treasury sanctions over 50 individuals and entities, including Indian nationals Varun Pula, Soniya Shrestha, and Iyappan Raja, for facilitating Iranian oil and LPG exports. The sanctions freeze assets in the US. Washington: The US...
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Experts call for crackdown on exotic animal trade at conservation congress
Pro-Government
The National News
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Tighter regulations are needed to tackle the illegal wildlife trade, environmental experts said at a major conservation congress in Abu Dhabi. A trade that fuels organised crime and terrorism, while risking the spread of zoonotic disease, came...
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Kenya has increased shareholding in Trade and Development Bank by $100mn
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 – Kenya has increased shareholding in Trade and Development Bank (TDB) by $100 million, an African multilateral financial institution, President William Ruto has announced. Additionally, he said Kenya had also committed $50...
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President Ruto takes over as COMESA chair, announces Ksh.12.9B boost to African financial institutions
President Ruto, during the official opening of the 24th COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, on Thursday, October 9, 2025. PHOTO|PCS Audio By Vocalize Kenya has increased its...
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Black Stars’ commanding World Cup advance signals national unity and economic hope
Ghana’s commanding 5-0 victory over the Central African Republic (CAR) on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, has moved the Black Stars to the brink of securing a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup—a watershed moment for the nation and for African...
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Facing a crisis, Malawi secures World Bank financing to obtain essential imports
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World Bank Blogs
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In October 2024, the instrument was used to fund the first transaction: US$1 million to import 1,500 metric tons of fertilizer. The timing could not have been better. The loan came just before the rainy season, when farmers plant crops such as...
African SIDS Blue Economy Project Showcased at the Africa Blue Economy Week in Addis Ababa
Gov't Institution
GWP
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The USD 9 million initiative, which will be implemented over a period of 3 and a half years, is designed to transform livelihoods and ecosystems across six island nations, namely Cabo Verde, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritius, São Tomé and...
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