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White House trade adviser Peter Navarro sparked a diplomatic storm on August 27 by calling the Ukraine conflict “Modi’s war.” In a television interview, Navarro alleged that India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian crude oil was indirectly funding Moscow’s military campaign. He argued that the revenue Russia earns from these energy sales is being used […]
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China has rejected the proposal to join trilateral nuclear disarmament talks with the United States and Russia, calling the move “unreasonable and unrealistic.” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun explained that Beijing’s nuclear stockpile cannot be compared with Washington and Moscow, which collectively control the vast majority of global nuclear warheads. He
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Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim in July that Pakistan holds “massive oil reserves,” several American companies have expressed interest in exploring opportunities in Pakistan’s energy sector. The U.S. envoy in Islamabad confirmed increased inquiries from firms keen on oil, gas, and mineral projects. Government Works to Attract Exploration Bids Pakistan’s
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Moscow has rejected proposals for the deployment of European Union troops in Ukraine, calling the idea unacceptable and dangerous. Russian officials said such a move would escalate the conflict and stressed that any security guarantees for Ukraine must involve Russia directly. No Putin–Zelenskyy Meeting Planned Soon The Kremlin ruled out the possibility of a swift […]
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India’s Ministry of External Affairs condemned the killing of journalists in Gaza’s Khan Younis, describing the incident as “shocking and deeply regrettable.” The government reaffirmed its opposition to the loss of civilian lives, particularly those carrying out essential duties in conflict areas. Nasser Hospital Strike Kills Journalists The incident took place following a
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Indian petroleum refiners have made it clear they will continue importing Russian crude oil despite mounting pressure from the United States. Industry executives said there has been no instruction from the government to halt purchases, stressing a “country first, commerce later” approach. Tariff Concerns Impact Volumes, Not Strategy September loading orders have dipped,
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U.S. President Donald Trump warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that the United States is prepared to launch an “economic war” if Moscow refuses to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump made it clear that Washington will rely on sanctions and financial pressure rather than direct military action, saying, “we’re not going to get into […]
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Tokyo is preparing to double its private-sector investment target in India to 10 trillion yen (about $68 billion) over the next decade. The announcement is expected during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan from August 29–31. Focus on Chips, AI and Clean Technologies The new investment plan will focus heavily on technology sectors such […]