Saisha Kulkarni

120 Articles

Washington stuns observers: sanctions dropped against Milorad Dodik and 40 allies despite years of corruption claims

The United States has lifted sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik and more than 40 of his associates, sparking strong reactions across the...

Cuba rocked by espionage scandal — ex-economy minister Alejandro Gil charged with spying, bribery, and embezzlement

Cuba is facing one of the most surprising and serious corruption cases seen in decades. The country’s top prosecutor has accused former economy minister...

U.S. waiver saves India’s $500-million Chabahar project — vital trade lifeline with Iran continues

India has received major relief after the United States granted a six-month waiver on sanctions linked to the Chabahar Port project in Iran. This...

Millions lose ESPN and ABC as Disney-YouTube TV deal collapses — one of the biggest blackouts in streaming history

Millions of YouTube TV subscribers were left frustrated on Thursday night as a major blackout cut off access to ESPN, ABC, and several other...

$50 billion blow to Putin’s war chest — Western sanctions hammer Russia’s oil exports

Russia is expected to lose around $50 billion every year as new oil-related sanctions hit its energy sector. The impact comes just as one...

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Hungary calls on European Union to act on Russian energy sanctions as domestic fuel costs rise

Hungary, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has asked...

Vietnam moves to reduce fuel tariffs to stabilize domestic prices during Iran war

Vietnam has announced plans to remove import tariffs on...

Asian central banks face policy dilemma amid Iran conflict and market volatility

The conflict in West Asia, centered around Iran, is...

Middle-east conflict reveals dramatic China-led energy axis linking Venezuela, Iran and Cuba

Rising tensions in global politics have drawn attention to...