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KP Fabian hits out at NATO Chief for "talking through his hat" on India-Ru
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian on Wednesday slammed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte over his warning of possible secondary sanctions on India, China, and Brazil for maintaining trade ties with Russia, saying Rutte was "speaking out of turn" and "talking through his hat," as he has no
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Take a look, or it might hit you very hard: NATO Chief encourages India, C
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Echoing US President Donald Trump's stance on imposing economic sanctions against countries maintaining trade ties with Russia if Moscow doesn't put an end to the conflict in Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Tuesday (local time) urged India, China, and Brazil to reconsider their
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Kremlin weighs response to Trump's Ukraine ultimatum, Medvedev dismisses '
Updated : 8 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on Russia unless a Ukraine peace deal is reached in 50 days. Russia dismissed the warning as a "theatrical ultimatum." Meanwhile, 18 were injured in Ukrainian drone attacks, and the EU is close to announcing new sanctions on Russia.
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Russian FM Lavrov slams western 'ultimatums', says Trump under EU, NATO pr
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Russian FM Sergey Lavrov said Trump is under "improper pressure" from the EU and NATO to take a tougher stance on Ukraine. He criticised Western sanctions, claimed Europe will bear the cost, and blamed NATO for triggering the crisis, according to Russian state media outlet RT.
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"Fueling Putin's war machine": US Senators say penalise India, China, Braz
Updated : 8 months ago IST
As per a joint statement by Graham and Blumenthal, China, India, and Brazil and other nations "that prop up Putin's war machine" by purchasing "cheap Russian oil and gas", which that claim is fuelling Putin's effort in the conflict with Russia. It called for the imposition of tariffs as h
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Donald Trump announces 30% import tariffs on EU and Mexico over trade and
Updated : 8 months ago IST
US President Trump announced 30% tariffs on goods from Mexico and the EU starting August 1, citing border security and trade imbalances. He shared letters with their leaders on Truth Social. The move follows stalled trade talks, with only the UK reaching a deal so far, The Hill reported.
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'Symbol of CCP Oppression': US lawmakers calls for sanctions on Hong Kong
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (SCCCP) have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider sanctions against Hong Kong Police Commissioner Joe Chow Yat-ming for his role in suppressin
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Canada: Carney cites 'vital progress' on fentanyl amid Trump's tariff thre
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Trump imposed a 35% tariff on Canadian goods, citing concerns over fentanyl. In response, Canadian PM Mark Carney said Canada is making progress in curbing fentanyl and remains committed to US cooperation. Both countries aim to finalise a trade deal by August 1.
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"We need assurances US will refrain from military attacks during future di
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
"Diplomacy is a two-way street. It was the US that broke off negotiations and resorted to military action. Therefore, it is crucial for the US to accept responsibility for its mistakes and to demonstrate a clear change in behavior. We need assurances that the United States will refrain from
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"Will not radically change picture": Russian Dy FM Ryabkov on US tariffs
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Russia will not change its course if the US imposes 500% secondary tariffs, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said. He noted over 30,000 sanctions have already been imposed, and President Putin claimed the sanctions hurt the West more than Russia, RT reported.
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Trump threatens 50% tariff on Brazil over Bolsonaro trial, targets copper
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump has threatened a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods over the trial of ex-President Bolsonaro, calling it a "Witch Hunt." Brazil vowed to retaliate. Trump also announced a 50% copper tariff citing national security. Several countries face similar trade threats amid ongoin
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US imposes sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Rubio stated that Albanese's campaign of "political and economic warfare" against Israel and the US will no longer be tolerated. He expressed US' support for its partners in their right to self-defence.
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