US Sanctions To Test, Not Break, Russia–India–China Energy Alignment: Report

Washington’s latest sanctions on Russia’s oil giants, Rosneft and Lukoil, mark the first punitive action by the Trump administration since its return to office in early 2025. The move, announced by the US Treasury on Wednesday, is viewed as part of a broader strategy to tighten restrictions on Moscow’s revenue streams while indirectly reshaping global energy flows, reported TASS.Indian analysts

October 29, 2025
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‘Seven Brand New Beautiful Planes Were Shot Down’: Trump Again Makes False Claims of Stopping Indo-Pak Conflict

US President Donald Trump has once again asserted that he played a decisive role in halting the brief conflict between India and Pakistan in May 2025.Speaking at a dinner with business leaders in Tokyo, Trump claimed that seven "brand new beautiful planes" were shot down during the hostilities. He attributed the swift end to the crisis to his use of trade leverage, stating that he threatened to

October 29, 2025
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Defence Analysts Surmise That India, China, And Russia Could Jointly Shape A Unified Eurasia

The Eurasian Security and Cooperation Conference brought together defence experts, diplomats, and strategic analysts who underscored the transformative potential of building a stronger trilateral relationship among Russia, China, and India.The discussions revolved around the vision of creating a cooperative Eurasian security architecture that prioritises stability, development, and joint

October 29, 2025
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Post US Sanctions, Russia’s Oil Major Lukoil To Sell Overseas Assets

Moscow-headquartered Lukoil has announced plans to sell its overseas assets following sanctions imposed by the United States and allied nations.The Russian oil giant confirmed through a statement carried by state media agency TASS that it has initiated the process of considering bids from potential purchasers. The company said the decision was being implemented under a wind-down licence issued by

October 28, 2025
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Trump Leaves Door Open For Third Term, Praises Potential GOP Successors

US President Donald Trump has suggested he would be open to running for a third presidential term in 2028, despite constitutional limits. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump responded to former White House strategist Steve Bannon’s recent advocacy for a third term by saying, “I would love to do it. I have the best numbers ever.”He quickly clarified that he has not seriously considered another

October 28, 2025
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Putin Terminates Plutonium Disposal Agreement With US

Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially terminated the long-dormant plutonium disposal agreement with the United States, effectively ending a treaty designed to limit the production and maintenance of nuclear weapons-grade material.The legislation, approved earlier by both houses of Russia’s Parliament, came into force on Monday following Putin’s signature, as reported by RT.The original

October 28, 2025
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DRDO’s MP-ATGM Clears Trials, Set For Induction; RFP Issued For Next-Gen 4th-Gen Missile

DRDO’s Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MP-ATGM) has successfully
completed all necessary trials and is now set for induction into the Indian
Army.The comprehensive test series included impressive warhead performance
and operational evaluations at the Pokhran Range, Rajasthan, with the MP-ATGM
demonstrating remarkable tandem warhead penetration against modern armour,
fully

October 27, 2025
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Russia Nears Full Shift To National Currencies In Trade With India And China

Russia has transitioned almost entirely to conducting trade settlements with India and China in national currencies, effectively bypassing the US dollar, TASS reported.According to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, between 90 and 95 per cent of financial transactions with both countries are now executed in roubles, yuan, or rupees. The shift, he explained, was not a deliberate policy

October 27, 2025
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US-Pak Ties Not At The ‘Expense of Our Relationship With India’: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has clarified that Washington’s renewed engagement with Pakistan will not come at the expense of its strategic relationship with India.Speaking to reporters while en route to Doha, Qatar, Rubio emphasised that New Delhi remains a valued and trusted partner, describing the Indo-US relationship as “deep, historic, and important.”He assured that Washington’s

October 27, 2025
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US Navy Helicopter And Fighter Jet Crash In Separate Incidents In The South China Sea Amid Trump’s Asia Tour

The US Navy experienced two separate aircraft crashes within half an hour on Sunday over the South China Sea, according to the Navy’s Pacific Fleet. The incidents involved an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter and an F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, both operating from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.The Seahawk helicopter went down around 2:45 p.m. local time while performing routine operations.

October 27, 2025
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