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Trump Imposes Higher Tariffs Even as India Increases Oil and Gas Purchases from US
Official statistics indicate that India's imports of US oil and gas increased by 51% during the first six months of the current year. Specifically, India's liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports almost doubled to $2.46 billion during the financial year 2024-25 from $1.41 billion during 2023-24.
Putin Commends India for Its ‘Rightful Influence’ on the World Stage
In messages celebrating India's Independence Day to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Putin underscored Russia's commitment to deepening the "special privileged strategic partnership" between the two nations.
Lula Asserts Brazil Will Stand Firm Against US Pressure
"We are negotiators," Lula declared Wednesday after signing a decree to grant a line of credit to small companies that have been hit by the US tariffs, introduced on 6 August. "We don't want, initially, to do anything that would deteriorate our relationship [with the US]."
Trump’s Backing of Pakistan Undermines Decades-Long US-India Strategic Partnership: Report
The research contended that Trump's strategy transcended economic disagreements like tariffs, observing that he "repeatedly and deliberately" tested India's fundamental national security interests, and especially on the highly sensitive Kashmir issue. This, it added, hit at the core of a relationship once characterized as a "defining partnership of the 21st century.
'Trilateral meet to divvy things up': Trump says Russia-Ukraine deal talks post-Alaska summit have 25% chance of failure
The leaders are set to gather on Friday at a US air base in Anchorage, where they will be holding talks with the intent of ending the war in Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine is not included in this initial gathering, although Trump did tease that a meeting including Zelenskyy, which comes after, could be held if initial meetings are successful.
India Tariffs "Probably" Played Role In Putin Agreeing To Meeting, says Donald Trump
Earlier this month, Trump announced higher tariffs on Indian goods, citing New Delhi’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil. For many products, the tariffs now reach 50 percent, making them among the steepest the US has imposed on any trading partner.
'Temper Rhetoric': India Warns Pakistan Any Misadventure Will Have Painful Consequences
At the weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesman Randhir Jaiswal warned Pakistan against taking any provocative step, and told them that such action would have "painful consequences.
Indian OSINT Community Debunks Pakistan’s False Claims on IAF Losses: Report
Pakistani civilians had shared a number of videos claiming Indian combat aircraft had crashed in their area as part of Operation Sindoor — but here are the findings: these were actually indications of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) losses.
US Marks Pakistan’s Independence Day, Praises Counterterrorism Cooperation
The April 22 Pahalgam massacre was condemned by the world over, and during his May trip to the US, Pakistan's Army Chief faced protests over the attack in a strong voice.
Russia Achieves Biggest Gain in Ukraine in Over a Year Ahead of Alaska Summit
On August 12, Russian troops captured or seized 110 square kilometers (42.5 square miles), the greatest one-day gain since late May 2024. For months, Moscow has typically taken five or six days to make similar gains, although its gains have gathered pace in recent weeks.
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