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China Confirms Support to Tougher UNSC Sanctions Against North Korea

Nov 25, 2016 03:12 AM EST

China has finally confirmed its support to new United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against North Korea over its most recent nuclear test.

Donald Trump Offers to Talk to North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un, Pyongyang Rejects

Kat De Guzman |

May 25, 2016 08:50 AM EDT

Republican Presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has revealed that he would like to engage with North Korea if he is triumphant in the polls. However, this idea is not being welcomed by Pyongyang.

China, US Make 'Progress' on UN Resolution-Backed Sanctions Against North Korea

Desiree Sison |

Feb 24, 2016 06:58 AM EST

China and the United States have made 'significant progress' in coming up with a United Nations (UN) resolution sanctions against North Korea for its recent rocket launch and missile tests.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) presides over a U.N. Security Council meeting in Moscow, March 6, 2015.

World Powers Eye Lifting Of U.N. Sanctions Vs. Iran

Arlene Lim |

Mar 14, 2015 03:27 AM EDT

World powers are already considering the lifting of the United Nations' sanctions against Iran, if the Islamic country is able to come up with a deal that will regulate its nuclear activity.

U.S. Sends Aid Package to Ukraine, Sanctions Russian-backed Separatists

Arlene Lim |

Mar 12, 2015 10:54 PM EDT

The United States is showing its support for Ukraine by sending US$75 million worth of equipment and supplies to the country, which is currently besieged by Russian-back separatists.

U.S. Tags Venezuela As A National Security Threat

Arlene Lim |

Mar 11, 2015 12:29 AM EDT

The United States has declared Venezuela as national security threat and has imposed sanctions against seven officials from the oil-rich country.

Obama Administration Will Veto Eight Bills Passed By New Congress

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 28, 2015 06:52 AM EST

President Obama threatens to veto all eight bills passed by the Republican-controlled Congress this January in what is coming out as most number of veto threats announced at the beginning of a new congress since Ronald Reagan's time.

Boehner Skirts Protocol, Invites Netanyahu to U.S. Without Consulting Obama

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 22, 2015 12:32 PM EST

U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner might have violated some protocols as the White House questioned him about inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak before the Congress regarding Iran without first consulting President Barack Obama.

Iran Threatens To Side With China And Russia Amid Power Supply Collapse

Kat De Guzman |

Nov 25, 2014 01:53 AM EST

Iranian officials have announced that they will ask for help from China and Russia if the Western sanctions regarding the power supply of Iran will not be lifted, but critics press that the country's "Plan B" might not be successful due to Russia and China's situation.

Russia Promises to Boost Non-West Cooperation In Wake Of Sanctions

Cody Brooks |

Aug 11, 2014 05:01 PM EDT

Russia plans to develop stronger bonds with other countries despite the sanctions of the West, a spokesman said.

European Union Readies Economic Sanctions vs. Russia

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 26, 2014 12:51 AM EDT

The European Union is set to finish the list of economic sanctions it will impose to Russia, including the restrictions on EU capital markets, embargo on trade and exports of military goods due to Moscow's role in Ukraine civil war.

European Union Pressured To Impose Sanctions On Russia After Plane Crash

Desiree Sison |

Jul 19, 2014 11:43 AM EDT

The European Uniron is feeling the pressure of imposing sanctions against Moscow

Help Save Ukraine: Protesters plea against Russian Control

The U.S. and European Union Order Tougher Sanctions Against Russia

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 17, 2014 01:47 AM EDT

In response to its continuous intrusion in Ukraine, the United States and its European allies decided to escalate sanctions on Russia with main focus on Russian energy, defense and two of the country's biggest banks.