MOSCOW/KYIV/WASHINGTON: The United States hit Russia’s major oil companies with sanctions on Wednesday and accused the Russians of a lack of commitment toward ending the war in Ukraine, as Moscow conducted a major training exercise involving nuclear arms. The new sanctions were unveiled one day after plans for a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump … Read more
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated on Sunday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him India will stop buying Russian oil, while warning that New Delhi would continue paying “massive” tariffs if it did not do so. “I spoke with Prime Minister Modi of India, and he said he’s not going to be doing … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly acknowledged on Thursday that Russian air defenses were responsible for the downing of an Azerbaijani jetliner in December 2024, resulting in the deaths of 38 people. Putin explained that two missiles fired by Russian forces to target a Ukrainian drone narrowly missed their intended target, exploding just 10 meters from … Read more
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again launched a scathing attack on the West over the ongoing war in Ukraine, claiming that the crisis was a “tragedy that could have been prevented” had NATO not expanded towards Russia’s borders. In his statement, President Putin described the war as painful and tragic for both the … Read more
NEW YORK, Sept 25: The foreign ministers of China, Iran, Pakistan, and Russia held their fourth Quadrilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly session to discuss Afghanistan’s situation. The ministers issued a joint statement highlighting their shared concerns and commitments. The four countries reaffirmed their desire to see Afghanistan as a … Read more
Warsaw/ Poland :Tensions between NATO and Moscow have escalated to their highest point in years following a dramatic series of Russian military maneuvers and provocative drone incursions into alliance territory. In what NATO officials have described as a calculated show of force, Russia has launched sweeping joint military drills with Belarus — including scenarios involving … Read more
Washington: US President Donald Trump has emphasized the strong ties between the United States and Qatar, warning Israel to proceed with caution following a deadly airstrike on the Qatari capital, Doha. Speaking to reporters on Sunday while returning to the White House from Morristown, New Jersey, Trump praised Qatar’s role as a strategic partner in … Read more
Washington: G7 finance ministers, led by Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, held a call Friday to consider tougher economic measures against Russia, including new sanctions and tariffs targeting nations that support or enable its war in Ukraine. According to a Canadian statement, the group discussed accelerating plans to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump turns heat to demand European Union to hit China and India with tariffs of up to 100%, aiming to cut off funding from Russia. Trump made the demand during a high-level meeting between U.S. and EU officials on Tuesday, where economic strategies to confront Russia were discussed. The move would mark … Read more
US President Donald Trump confirmed that Washington is moving forward with the second phase of sanctions on Russia in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Donald Trump stressed that the sanctions were necessary given Russia’s recent attacks on Ukraine. When asked by a journalist about additional measures, … Read more
Kyiv/ Ukraine: In what is being described as Russia’s largest air assault on Ukraine to date, a major government building in central Kyiv was struck overnight in a rare and devastating drone and missile barrage. The attack marks the first time Russian forces have successfully targeted the heart of Ukraine’s capital, an area heavily protected … Read more
Paris: World leaders will gather in Paris on Thursday to weigh a sweeping proposal for long-term security guarantees for Ukraine, as Russia’s war drags into its third year with no end in sight. UK Defence Secretary John Healey visited Kyiv and pledged that Britain and its allies would help “make the skies safe, to make … Read more
Trade among India, China and Russia surged to $452bn in 2023, reflecting not just commercial flows but also a deeper geopolitical realignment. As Western sanctions push Moscow eastward, and U.S. tariffs intensify friction with Beijing and New Delhi, the three powers are increasingly bound together by energy, manufacturing, and strategic necessity. According to the Observatory … Read more
China: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are among twenty world leaders arriving in the Chinese port city of Tianjin for the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking the largest gathering in the bloc’s history. This year’s summit carries symbolic weight but also arrives at a moment of heightened geopolitical … Read more
The war in Ukraine is entering a new and volatile chapter, as Russian forces notch small but symbolically significant advances on the battlefield while Ukraine strikes deep into the heart of Russia’s oil infrastructure, escalating a conflict that increasingly spans both military and economic fronts. Russian Advance in Dnipropetrovsk: Ukrainian open-source researchers confirmed Tuesday that … Read more
A Ukrainian drone was shot down over western Russia on Sunday, triggering a fire at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, officials confirmed. According to the plant’s Telegram statement, the drone detonated upon impact, sparking a blaze that was quickly extinguished by emergency crews. No casualties were reported, though the facility did temporarily reduce capacity as … Read more
WASHINGTON: The United States has warned India of even higher tariffs if upcoming talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin fail. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bassett said Washington has already imposed an extra 25% tariff on Indian goods, and this rate could go even higher. He warned that if India continues … Read more
A senior U.S. official has alleged that India is indirectly supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine by continuing to purchase Russian oil, as the Trump administration intensifies efforts to push New Delhi to reduce its energy ties with Moscow. “What he (Trump) said very clearly is that it is not acceptable for India to continue financing … Read more
Indian officials confirmed Saturday the country is not altering policy and will continue buying oil from Russia, despite threats of a financial “penalty” from U.S. President Donald Trump. The New York Times, quoting two senior Indian officials, reported that India intends to continue buying discounted oil from Russia, The Indian government has not given any … Read more
KYIV: Ukraine’ passed a bill on Thursday to restore the independence of anti-corruption bodies, with 331 votes in favor and none against. Under this bill, the powers that had been revoked through government amendments last month have now been reinstated. The amendments made on July 22 had granted a prosecutor appointed by the president the … Read more
Moscow: Russia has successfully tested the world’s most destructive cruise missiles, which were carried out by the modern nuclear submarine “Orel”. The experiment was carried out in the Brents Sea, where the Russian Navy’s modern war preparations were also revealed. According to the Russian media, the 949A “Antey-class” submarine is the latest and most powerful … Read more
Ukrainian authorities reported that Russian attacks resulted in the deaths of at least 22 individuals and left 80 others injured during the night. Approximately 17 inmates lost their lives when Russia dropped 8 FAB bombs on a prison in Zaporizhzhia, while additional fatalities occurred in other assaults on Velykomykhaylivska and Kamyanske. The attacks occurred shortly … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated on Sunday that Russia carried out its biggest drone assault of the war, launching over 200 drones in a single night. Condemning Russia’s “aerial terror,” he urged Ukraine’s allies to remain united. “Every day, our people resist aerial terror,” Zelenskiy wrote on X. He revealed that on the eve of … Read more
Iran has officially confirmed the purchase of Russian-made Sukhoi-35 fighter jets, as announced by a senior commander of the Revolutionary Guards on Monday. According to sources, Ali Shadmani did not reveal how many jets were purchased or their delivery status. He emphasized Iran’s commitment to strengthening its air, land, and naval forces, saying the production … Read more
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council adopted a Pakistan-backed resolution that updates the 15-member body’s sanctions regime on oil-rich Libya, allowing for the investment of its frozen assets and creating new sanctions designations for those involved in the illegal trade in Libyan petroleum products. The resolution, authored by the United Kingdom, was passed by 14 … Read more
Oil prices dropped on Tuesday from the previous day’s four-month highs, but the market remained supported by ongoing concerns about the impact of new US sanctions on Russian oil exports to major buyers, India and China. Brent crude futures fell by 58 cents, or 0.72%, to $80.43 per barrel by 1421 GMT, while U.S. West … Read more
Pakistan and Russia to launch a trial freight train service to boost trade. The trial freight train service is expected to enhance trade and connectivity, marking a significant milestone in bilateral ties. Pakistan and Russia are set to launch a trial freight train service in the coming months. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia are preparing to … Read more
Russia’s military reported on Tuesday that Ukraine used US-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles to attack a military facility in the Bryansk border region. This marks the first such attack since the US allowed Ukraine to use these weapons. The attack occurred at 3:25 am local time, with Ukraine firing six ballistic missiles, according to Russia’s defence … Read more
