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Indian government sources clarified on Saturday that there is no pause in Russian oil imports, countering President Trump’s claim. They said India’s energy decisions are based on national interest and market prices, with no halt reported by Indian refiners.

Donald Trump said he “heard” India had stopped buying oil from Russia, calling it a “good step” but admitted uncertainty. His comments come amid rising US tariffs on India and criticism over New Delhi’s defence and energy ties with Moscow.

United States President’s tariff war has virtually undone efforts put in by India-US to deepen their economic and strategic cooperation

US president Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports takes effect today, citing high trade barriers and India’s ties with Russia, with smartphone exports temporarily exempt pending review.

Serious injuries from in-flight turbulence are rare, but scientists say they may be becoming more common as climate change alters the jet stream

US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on semi-finished copper and copper derivative imports, effective August 1. The move aims to protect national manufacturing and defence, but has already triggered a sharp 20% drop in US copper futures.

South Korea has secured a crucial trade deal with the US, reducing expected tariffs from 25% to 15% and pledging $350 billion in investment. Though a relief for exporters, experts warn of short-term export dips and FTA-related concerns.

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President Donald Trump said India and the US are still negotiating a trade deal despite his tariff threats, citing high tariffs and BRICS issues, with a final decision expected this week.

A radar-related glitch in the UK’s air traffic system halted flights at major airports, cancelling over 100 services and causing delays. Ryanair demanded accountability as disruptions lasted for hours.

US President Donald Trump announced a new deal with Pakistan to jointly develop massive oil reserves, suggested future exports to India and linked it with new tariffs and BRICS-related tensions.

Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, effective August 1, criticising high trade barriers and India's ties with Russia. His Truth Social post accused India of unfair practices and dependency on Russian military and energy supplies

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii, and the US West Coast. While no major damage was reported, authorities advised evacuations

A powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami waves up to 4 metres, striking the northern Kuril Islands. Over 2,500 residents were evacuated from Severo-Kurilsk. No casualties were reported, though coastal flooding and structural damage occurred

A massive 8.7-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami waves up to 4 metres, with alerts issued across the Pacific, including Japan, the US, and New Zealand. Minor waves struck Japan’s Hokkaido. No serious casualties were reported.

The Indian Consulate in San Francisco issued a safety alert for Indian nationals after a powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Citizens are urged to follow local alerts and emergency protocols.

Donald Trump has cut his Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deadline from 50 to 10 days, warning of tariffs if Moscow doesn't end the war. The Kremlin says operations continue. Meanwhile, Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy region amid rising cross-border drone warfare.

A powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka coast, prompting tsunami warnings for parts of the Pacific. The shallow quake triggered evacuations and damage reports across the region, with authorities urging caution and bracing for potential aftershocks and destructive waves.

Lord Meghnad Desai, a prominent British Indian economist and intellectual, passed away at the age of 85, leaving behind a rich legacy that transcends both the academic and political realms. A long-time member of the London School of Economics, he was instrumental in shaping global economic thought and fostering ties between India and the UK.

Beats Malaysia's Low Hang Yee and Ng Eng Cheong with a straight-game win

With the world’s top court declaring that countries have binding legal obligations to protect the climate, climate justice is no longer just a moral demand— it is now a matter of international law

Russian airline Aeroflot cancelled over 100 flights after a cyberattack crippled its IT systems, the Prosecutor's Office said. Ukrainian and Belarusian hacker groups claimed responsibility, alleging they stole data from Aeroflot’s network. A criminal probe has been launched.

Reconstruction of the ancestral homes of Bollywood legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor began in Peshawar. Funded by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, the Rs 70 million project aims to restore the houses as museums, promoting cultural heritage and boosting tourism