Tarriffs

U.S. Signs Order Imposing Extra 25% Tariff on Indian Imports

The U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on Indian imports, effective September 17, 2025, due to India’s Russian oil purchases, citing national security concerns. India rejected the tariffs, impacting $64 billion in exports and causing trade disruptions.

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“India is Buying Massive Amounts of Russian Oil”: Trump Threatens Steeper Tariffs on New Delhi

NEW DELHI: U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply escalated his criticism of India’s energy trade with Russia, accusing New Delhi of profiting from the war…

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Germany Considers Nuclear Options Amid Warnings of Russian Threat to NATO

Germany Considers Nuclear Options Amid Warnings of Russian Threat to NATO

NEW DELHI: Germany is reportedly reassessing its defense posture, including discussions around nuclear capabilities, as German defense officials alert NATO allies about a potential Russian…

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Out of My Mind: Is US about to Have a Constitutional Crisis?

Some Executive decisions are being challenged in the Judiciary, but the Congress in both Houses is controlled by the Trump Republicans and at least until the next mid-term elections in 2026, there is no scope for separation of powers to operate.

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US joins Russia in UN vote against Ukraine resolution

The United States joined Russia in voting against a UN resolution to de-escalate the Ukraine war, surprising many and straining relations with European allies. Trump added to the controversy by mocking Zelensky as a “dictator without elections.” The Kremlin welcomed the US’s new stance, signaling potential peace talks.

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The Vance Way in Munich

The unique German word Weltschmerz translates to world-weary melancholia and emotional pain. This was the state of teary-eyed Christoph Heusgen, the Munich Security Conference Chairman…

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Putin: ‘If Trump won, Ukraine war might’ve been avoided’

NEW DELHI: In a recent statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine might not have erupted had current U.S. President Donald…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin met his counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing during his two-day state visit to China. This is the Russian leader’s first foreign trip since his re-election in March and the second visit to China in just over six months. Indicating China’s strategic significance for Russia amid Western sanctions it is facing over its offensive in Ukraine.

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Russia seeks clarification from Canada for honouring Nazi fighter

NEW DELHI: A controversy has erupted in Canada following the Canadian Parliament’s recent decision to honour a Ukrainian soldier who fought for Nazi Germany during World…

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Ukraine commander forces women soldiers: sex or husband to fight Russians

Ukrainian army has been accused of widespread corruption and sexual harassment of women soldiers

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