US President Joe Biden holds his remarks after speaking about Ukraine in the East Room of the White House, on February 24, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo)The term Russian oligarch conjures images of posh London mansions, goldplated Bentleys and sleek superyachts in the Mediterranean, their decks draped with partiers dripping in jewels.Associated Press WashingtonLast Updated:February…Continue Reading

U.S. sanctions 2 Sri Lankan military officers over human rights violations

Chandana Hettiarachchi, and Sunil Ratnayake were among several officers from 12 countries who were sanctioned by the U.S. The U.S. has imposed sanctions on two Sri Lankan military officers, including a murder convict pardoned by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, for human rights violations, banning them and their immediate family members from entering America.Chandana Hettiarachchi, a Naval…Continue Reading

US sanctions on Iran have no bearing on India’s Chabahar port project: Govt

The US sanctions on Iran have not affected India’s Chabahar port project, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Lok Sabha on Friday. Replying to a question from BSP member Ritesh Pandey, the minister also clarified that US sanctions are “not relevant” to India’s Chabahar port project in Iran “at all”. During the Question Hour, Pandey…Continue Reading