Diplomacy and international relations: summits, bilateral talks, sanctions, treaties and the work of the United Nations.

US President Donald Trump signed into law legislation aimed at increasing economic pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine, including by targeting Moscow's e...
Earlier this month, the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on a small Turkish investment bank and two subsidiaries.

New US law imposes harsh measures on Russia, aims to weaken the Kremlin’s war funding and push for Ukraine negotiations.
Tehran [Iran], September 20 (ANI): Iran hit back at the White House on Saturday (local time), saying most of the accusations levelled against Tehran actually describe actions initiated, carried out or supported by the United States, as tensions between the two countries remain high ahead of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei made the re
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The sweeping legislation envisions secondary restrictions on the largest buyers of Russian crude oil and natural gas China has condemned the latest expansion of US sanctions against Russia, including potential tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy, vowing to take "all necessary measures" to safeguard its national interests. US President Donald Trump signed the sweeping leg
NEW YORK, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced that the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide fell to 117.8 million by the end of 2025, down 5.4 million from 2024. The report, submitted to the United Nations General Assembly, attributed the decline mainly to a 49.2 percent increase in voluntary returns by refugees and internally displaced pe

Read the latest update on Treasury Sanctions BitBank Over Iranian Crypto Sanctions-Evasion Network.

The two risk-intelligence firms have partnered to help banks and fintechs join identity verification with KYB, sanctions screening and adverse-media checks. The post Fideo Intelligence and Sigma360 Link Identity and Counterparty Risk appeared first on The Fintech Times .

US-China trade talks in New York will set the tone before the September 24 Trump-Xi summit. Bessent and He Lifeng face pressure to keep the truce alive.

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 19: The 25th CII Energy Efficiency Summit 2026 concluded in Hyderabad after bringing together government stakeholders, industry leaders, policymakers, technology providers, cleantech startups, academia, researchers, and sustainability experts to chart the next phase of India's energy transition. Held under the theme "Accelerating the transition to a Net Zero economy through energy efficiency, clean technologies, and sustainable practices."

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and Iraq’s Ministry of Health have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in healthcare, with a focus on medical education, treatment, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment.
Dr. Kevin Lau Chung-hang welcomes deepening Medical AI: AI for Diagnostic Precision, Doctors for Compassionate Care GENEVA and HONG KONG, Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Speaking at the 63rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC63) at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Dr....
Moscow has warned that the measure could complicate Ukraine peace efforts and drive US fuel prices higher US President Donald Trump has signed sweeping legislation expanding the sanctions on Russia and authorizing tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy. Moscow warned that additional sanctions would complicate efforts to settle the Ukraine conflict and could further destabilize th
KINSHASA, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Communication and Media in the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced on Friday that the death toll from the Ebola virus in the country had risen to 3,605, while the total number of infections reached 7,475 as of 16th September, with a fatality rate of 48.2 percent. The United Nations earlier said additional resources were needed to contain the outbreak

Washington, Sep 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Donald Trump has signed a law expanding sanctions against Russia and providing for tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, while extending... The post Trump signs law expanding sanctions against Russia appeared first on Social News XYZ .
International Business News: US President Donald Trump has signed into law a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia and Iran, giving his administration expanded powers to pen.

Trump signs a new sanctions law targeting Russia and Iran, authorizing tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy, including India.

China Robot Summit sets standards and global roadmap for embodied AI

Kugelman noted that despite China buying more Russian oil than India, Beijing may not face stricter punishment due to its leverage over global economy.
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