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‘We are convinced…’: Russia stands firm with India on energy ties as US seeks curbs in trade deal

Trump on Monday declared a trade deal with India and reduced tariffs on New Delhi to 18 per cent after holding a telephonic conversation with PM Modi. He also said PM Modi has agreed to stop buying oil from Russia. Moscow: The Russian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said India purchasing oil from Moscow is a “mutually beneficial” move, which would help maintain stability in the international energy market. Russia also vowed to cooperate with India to ensure the understanding prevails between the two nations in this regard. This came days after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with…

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Xi Jinping speaks to Trump after hour-long video call with Putin to discuss ‘unstable’ global situation

The call followed a video conversation between Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the two leaders praised their countries’ “stabilising" partnership. Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, state-run media reported without disclosing details of the discussion,  The call followed a video conversation between Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the two leaders praised their countries’ “stabilising" partnership against a backdrop of increasing global turbulence. The Kremlin said Putin and Xi exchanged "opinions" on the United States and that their views "practically matched". The talks lasted 1 hour…

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Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, son of Libya’s ex-dictator Muammar Gaddafi, killed in Zintan

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya's former ruler Muammar Gaddafi, was killed in Zintan, though the cause remains unclear. Security officials and close associates confirmed his death. Tripoli: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son and former heir apparent of Libya's late ruler Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in the northern African nation, senior Libyan officials told The Associated Press (AP). The 53-year-old died in Zintan town, located 136 kilometres southwest of Tripoli. The exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. As per the report, two Libyan security officials from western Libya confirmed the killing but declined to share details as they…

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EAM Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, holds wide-ranging talks

The meeting between Jaishankar and Rubio comes a day after Trump announced on Truth Social that India and the US agreed to a trade deal, under which Washington will bring down reciprocal tariff on Delhi from 25 to 18 per cent. Washington: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington and held a discussion on a wide range of topics covering bilateral, regional, and global issues ahead of an inaugural ministerial on critical minerals. Rubio welcomed Jaishankar at the Department of State on Tuesday afternoon (local time). Jaishankar is on a visit to the…

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US military downs Iranian drone that approached its aircraft carrier off Iran’s southern coast in Arabian Sea

In a statement sent by email, Central Command said the drone kept flying towards the ship even after US forces tried to reduce tensions. The carrier was operating in international waters at the time. The drone was identified as a Shahed-139. It was destroyed by an F-35C fighter jet. Tehran: A United States Navy fighter jet has shot down an Iranian drone that came close to an American aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, AP reported citing the US military. US Central Command said the incident happened on Tuesday when the drone moved towards the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.…

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Kremlin responds to Trump’s claims on India stopping Russian oil trade: ‘No talks held with New Delhi yet’

Responding to Trump's claim that India will stop buying oil from Russia, Kremlin spokesperson said they value their relationship with New Delhi and that no official word has been received on the oil trade yet. New Delhi: The Kremlin on Tuesday responded to US President Donald Trump’s claim that India would stop buying Russian oil following the announcement of a trade deal with Washington, saying it had received no such indication from New Delhi so far. This comes after Trump's announcement on a trade deal between Washington and New Delhi, claiming that India will no longer purchase oil from Russia.…

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NASA’s moon rocket test hit by hydrogen leak as crew awaits crucial countdown for Artemis launch

NASA's crucial pre-launch fueling test for its new moon rocket was interrupted by a hydrogen leak, forcing engineers to pause operations and attempt quick fixes. The outcome will decide whether the Artemis crew can begin their lunar fly-around mission this month. Washington: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) encountered a fresh hurdle on Monday when a hydrogen leak disrupted fueling operations for its new moon rocket during a decisive test at the Kennedy Space Center. The 322-foot rocket was being loaded with over 7,00,000 gallons of super-cold hydrogen and oxygen, designed to simulate the final hours leading to an actual…

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300 trees planted in Israel to celebrate PM Modi’s ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’ initiative

The event was organised by the Embassy of India in collaboration with Keren Kayemet LeIsrael and Moshav Nevatim symbolising a shared commitment to environmental sustainability. Tel Aviv: In a significant development, at least 300 trees were planted in Moshav Nevatim, Israel to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' initiative along with the Jewish festival of Tu Bishvat, which is celebrated as an ecological awareness day in Israel. The event, which saw participation of hundreds of people, was organised by the Embassy of India in collaboration with Keren Kayemet LeIsrael and Moshav Nevatim symbolising a shared commitment…

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Trump cuts tariffs on India to 18%: Check full list of US duties on other countries

US President Donald Trump said that the US and India "have agreed to a trade deal" with Washington reducing the reciprocal tariff from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, "out of friendship and respect" for PM Modi. Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced that India and the US agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from current 25 per cent.  Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, including the 25 per cent punitive tariffs for India's procurement of Russian crude oil. India…

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India-US seal landmark trade deal after year-long tariff standoff: A timeline of key events

India and the US have clinched a major trade pact that slashes tariffs to 18%, ending a year-long dispute marked by steep duties and fierce negotiations. The agreement followed months of diplomatic engagement, tense exchanges and multiple setbacks. Washington: India and the United States finally concluded a landmark trade agreement on Monday, bringing an end to a heated tariff dispute that stretched across a full year. On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced an immediate reduction in reciprocal tariffs on Indian exports to 18% from the previous 25% offering long-awaited relief to Indian exporters. The breakthrough was confirmed following a…

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