CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: India’s oil options in a post-Russia world
“They’re buying Russian oil, they’re fueling the war machine, and if they’re going to do that, then… then I’m not going to be happy,” the U.S. president said.
Day: August 7, 2025
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to meet in coming days, Kremlin aide says
Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov says a Trump-Putin meeting could happen as soon as next week.
MBDA aiming to quadruple Aster missile output
MBDA has delivered the first batch of ASTER air defence missiles under a fast-tracked production initiative led by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR).
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South Africa braces for job losses as US tariffs kick in
South Africa fears significant job losses, especially in the farmers and automobile industries, due to a 30% US tariff on its imports after failing to secure a trade deal before President Trump’s deadline. In response, South African President Cyril Ra…
NSG To Procure Indigenous Ugram Assault Rifles In Limited Numbers
The National Security Guard (NSG) is set to procure the indigenous Ugram assault rifles chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO calibre in limited quantities.The Ugram rifle is a state-of-the-art, fully indigenous weapon developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, in partnership with Hyderabad-based private firm Dvipa
US applications for jobless benefits up modestly but remain at a healthy level
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose modestly last week, a sign that employers still retaining workers despite economic uncertainty related to U.S. trade policy.
Flames threaten homes and livelihoods as southern France wildfire rages
Evacuated residents in southern France fear losing their homes as the country’s largest wildfire this summer continues to burn. One person has died, and thousands of hectares and dozens of homes have been destroyed. Strong winds are complicating firef…
Putin To Visit India This Year As Trump Targets Nations Over Russian Oil
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India later this year, likely by the end of 2025, with dates almost finalised according to Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval during his visit to Moscow.Though the exact timing is not officially confirmed, the visit will be a significant event amid escalating tensions between New Delhi and Washington, driven largely by India’s
Earthquake risk in Canada! Yukon fault shows signs of awakening after 12,000 years, threatening thousands
A recent study confirms that Canada’s Tintina fault, stretching across Yukon, is an active seismic hazard, challenging previous assumptions. Scientists warn that the fault is overdue for a major earthquake, potentially magnitude 7.5 or greater. The dis…
How you’re charging your tablet is quietly killing it – 3 mistakes to avoid (and the right way)
Your tablet is only as dependable as its battery – so give it the care it deserves.