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Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs on nations supplying oil t
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Trump signed an order threatening tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, escalating pressure on Havana. Mexico paused shipments, calling it a sovereign decision. With Venezuelan oil halted, Cuba faces worsening shortages, as Washington hardens its stance and Havana rejects US pressur
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Trump hails Venezuela's release of political prisoners as "powerful humani
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Trump noted that Venezuela is rapidly releasing political prisoners, calling it a humanitarian gesture. Foro Penal verified 104 releases. Venezuelan officials promised more, though rights groups say progress is slow. Families continue waiting outside prisons as authorities and NGOs report
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Tariff threat over Russian oil puts India at crossroads: GTRI
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
On January 4, US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could raise tariffs on Indian imports if New Delhi does not stop purchasing Russian crude. The warning comes even as Indian exports to the US are already subject to a 50 per cent import tariff, half of which is directly linked to
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"It would be smart for him to do that": Trump advocates for Venezuela's Ma
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
President Donald Trump stated on Monday that it would be a "smart" move for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to relinquish power, as the United States continues to ramp up military and economic pressure on the South American nation.
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US pressure on Venezuela continues as Treasury Dept sanctions more of Madu
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a statement issued by the US Department of the Treasury on Friday, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated relatives and associates of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, further pressuring the Latin American country over corruption and narcotics-related activities.
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Khamenei accuses US of "territorial expansionism" in Latin America after i
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Following Washington's escalating pressure campaign against Venezuela and its government, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday took a sharp swipe at the United States, accusing it of pursuing "territorial expansionism" in parts of Latin America while speaking about global
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US sanctions Maduro's nephews, six Venezuelan oil shipping firms a day aft
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Just a day after President Donald Trump stated that the US has seized a "very large" oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, the Department of the Treasury on Thursday (local time) imposed sanctions on three nephews of Venezuela's First Lady Cilia Flores and six shipping companies linked t
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PM Modi personally receiving Putin at the airport showed how strong the re
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman has described Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to India as "successful" and "one of the most important" engagements between the two nations in recent years, noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally receiving Putin at the airport
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"We understand that there is pressure over India": Kremlin spokesman Dmitr
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia understands US pressure on India over Russian oil but will not interfere in India-US ties. The statement comes ahead of President Vladimir Putin's 2025 India visit, where defence, energy, trade, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict are expected to be
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Holds talks with Ukrainian FM, reaffirms India's support for early end to
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Had a telecon with FM Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine last evening. Appreciate his briefing on the ongoing developments related to the Ukraine conflict. Reiterated India's support for an early end to this conflict and the establishment of an enduring peace," Jaishankar stated in a post on X. Read More
Venezuelan President Maduro denounces US military drills in Trinidad and T
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Venezuela's President Maduro condemned upcoming US military drills in Trinidad and Tobago, calling them a threat to Caribbean peace, CNN reported. The US says the exercises target drug trafficking, while opposition leader Machado urged Venezuelans to oppose Maduro and welcomed US pressure on
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Japan considers broadening "defense-related" spending amid US pressure to
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Japan plans to raise defence spending by including space, aviation, and infrastructure projects beyond the Defence Ministry. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to reach 2% of GDP by fiscal 2025, accelerating previous targets, amid China's assertiveness and US pressure for Japan to shoulder m
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