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  India starts receiving 'game changer' S-400 surface-to-air missile systems from Russia

  India | November 14, 2021 23:42 IST

  In October 2018, India had signed a USD 5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems, despite a warning from the Trump administration that going ahead with the contract may invite US sanctions.

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  South Korea detains Panamanian vessel suspected of selling oil to DPRK in violation of UN sanctions

  World | December 31, 2017 21:01 IST

  This is the second case of a ship being investigated by South Korea for supplying crude oil on the high seas to North Korea after Seoul announced on Friday that it had seized a vessel sailing under a Hong Kong flag.

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  "Act of war": North Korea fumes over new UN sanctions, says move destroys stability of Korean peninsula

  World | December 24, 2017 15:28 IST

  It was the first official reaction from Pyongyang, a day after the UN Security Council unanimously passed new, US-drafted sanctions that will restrict oil supplies vital for the impoverished state.

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  As trade falters, Beijing seeks 'balanced implementation' of sanctions on Pyongyang

  World | December 24, 2017 9:03 IST

  Chinese customs authorities reported Saturday that trade between China and North Korea reached $388 million in November, around 36% less year-on-year.

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  China backs UN resolution to impose fresh sanctions on N Korea

  World | September 12, 2017 9:11 IST

  China said the resolution reflected the unanimous stance of the Security Council members in safeguarding peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in the region

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  North Korea warns of harsh response if UNSC approves imposition of new sanctions

  World | September 11, 2017 10:52 IST

  The United States has called for a vote today on new UN sanctions against North Korea

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  China to oppose UN sanctions against Hizbul chief Syed Salahuddin

  World | May 21, 2015 13:04 IST

  New Delhi: India's move to approach the United Nations for sanctions against Syed Salahuddin, supremo of banned Hizbul Mujahideen, is facing some unexpected hindrance from China.China  has threatened to place a technical hold preventing the

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  After UN sanctions, North Korea threatens to launch pre-emptive nuclear strike against US

  World | March 08, 2013 12:18 IST

  Seoul, Mar 8: North Korea vowed on Thursday to launch a pre-emptive nuclear strike against the United States, amplifying its threatening rhetoric hours ahead of a vote by U.N. diplomats on whether to level new

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  China Blocked UN Sanctions On 3 Pak-Based Terrorists: Wikileaks

  World | December 06, 2010 8:09 IST

  Washington, Dec 5 (PTI) China, at the apparent request of Pakistan, put a "technical hold" on an Indian request to the UN Security Council to slap sanctions on three terrorists, says a secret State Department