The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro.Trump accused him of allowing expansion of drug trade.  

Kiriakou called out the hypocrisy of American foreign policy, saying Washington selectively champions democracy, while working comfortably with autocrats.

European leaders and the NATO chief have pledged to tighten sanctions on Russia and speed up the delivery of long-range strike and air defence systems to Ukraine.

Three India-based companies were among 45 entities sanctioned by the European Union on Thursday for their alleged links with Russian military.

Russian President Putin remained defiant on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump hit Russia's two biggest oil companies with sanctions.

Taliban-ruled Afghanistan has announced plans to construct dams and restrict the flow of Kunar river water to Pakistan.