On Wednesday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine, saying Moscow’s moves are unacceptable violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and international law. Japan’s sanctions include prohibiting the issuance of Russian bonds in Japan and… Read More ›
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US to announce new economic sanctions on Russia after it recognizes two breakaway regions of Ukraine
Following Russia’s move to recognize two breakaway regions in Ukraine, the United States has begun coordination with allies and is slated to announce new sanctions on Russia. “… the United States will impose sanctions on Russia for this clear violation… Read More ›
Washington will stand with Southeast Asian Countries against Chinese pressure: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
In a statement, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the United States has rejected China’s maritime claims in the South China Sea beyond what it is permitted under international law; the move marks the first time the Bidden Administration resisted… Read More ›
Clauses in UK’s Internal Market Bill breaks international law, only negotiating tactics: Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney
Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney stated, Britain’s plan to table a legislation aimed at breaking an earlier Brexit impasse is a “negotiating tactic” and EU negotiators should recognize it as that and not get distracted. Britain’s upper house of parliament… Read More ›
Britain’s overriding Brexit strategy will be self goal: EU diplomats
On Monday, following Britain’s statement that it plans on overriding parts of the Brexit divorce agreement which it hammered out with the European Union after months of negotiations, a diplomat from the bloc said, it would amount to “a desperate… Read More ›
Will respect international law on targeting Iranian cultural sites: U.S. President Donald Trump
In a statement that potentially underscores Washington’s intent to strike back following Iran’s retaliation on U.S. bases in Iraq, U.S. President Donald Trump said, he would respect international law and avoid targeting cultural sites in military attacks. On Saturday, Trump… Read More ›