Sanctions
US sanctions hundreds of firms accused of supplying Russia’s war machine
The effectiveness of the sanctions has been questioned as Russia has continued to support its economy by selling oil and gas on international markets.
Reformist takes over as Iran’s president after Supreme Leader offers endorsement
The move allows reformist politician Masoud Pezeshkian to take charge of a country weakened by economic sanctions over its nuclear programme.
Israel says it has struck Hezbollah targets in response to rocket attacks
The Israeli military said its warplanes struck what it described as Hezbollah infrastructure in the area of Jabal Safi in Lebanon.
India’s Prime Minister Modi to visit Russia, says Kremlin
Russia has had strong ties with India since the Cold War, and New Delhi’s importance as a key trade partner has grown since the invasion of Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin thanks North Korea for support ahead of Kim Jong Un summit
Mr Putin, who will be making his first visit to North Korea in 24 years, said he highly appreciates its firm support of his invasion of Ukraine.
UK announces new Russia sanctions as G7 summit kicks off
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has also announced another £242 million in bilateral funding for Ukraine.
Standard Chartered faces fresh claims of handling payments for terror groups
Whistleblowers are attempting to reopen a case in the US against the British bank with what they claim is newly uncovered evidence.
G7 moves towards agreement on money for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets
Finance officials left a final deal to be worked out ahead of a June summit of national leaders.
China sanctions Boeing and two US defence contractors for Taiwan arms sales
The move is the latest in a series of sanctions Beijing has announced in recent years against defence companies for weapons sales to Taiwan.
Russian oil still ending up in UK despite sanctions, MPs told
Richard Bronze, head of geopolitics at Energy Aspects, said the oil was ending up in the UK after being refined in other countries.