India likely to buy more Russian oil: Bloomberg
New Delhi is likely to increase its oil purchases from Moscow in the coming months, with refiners in the South Asian nation being offered significant discounts, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.
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China tightens grip on rare earths export amid US trade tensions
Sweeping restrictions mark first expansion of Beijing’s jurisdiction over its materials used abroad
Indian refiners asked to pay for Russian oil with Chinese yuan: Reuters
Traders are asking Indian state refiners to pay for Russian oil with Chinese yuan amid warming ties between New Delhi and Beijing, Reuters has reported, citing undisclosed trade sources.
UN council to investigate rights violations in Afghanistan
The United Nations Human Rights Council decided on Monday to launch a probe into serious rights violations in Afghanistan, amid growing alarm over the Taliban’s measures targeting women and girls.
Hanwha Defense taps Tom Anderson to run American shipbuilding arm
“This is a pivotal time for the Navy and U.S. shipbuilding writ large. Tom brings a wealth of experience and unique perspectives that will accelerate the delivery of novel solutions to our customers’ most elusive industrial base challenges,…
Russia, asked if China is sharing satellite intel for Ukraine, says it has its own capabilities
The Kremlin announced on Monday that it had its own capabilities to cover all of its battlefield needs after being asked about a Kiev claim that Beijing was providing intelligence to enable Moscow to better launch missile strikes against Ukraine.
Taliban says will never hand over Bagram Air Base to US
The Taliban’s chief spokesman has firmly dismissed US President Donald Trump’s push to “take back” Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.
Mount Everest rescue operation underway after snowstorm traps almost 1,000 hikers
The heavy snowfall also forced ticket sales and entry to the Everest Scenic Area to be suspended from late Saturday
Trump ready for unconditional meeting with Kim: White House official
US President Donald Trump is ready for unconditional talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency has reported, citing a White House official.
Iran warns it may extend missile ranges amid growing tensions
Western countries fear Iran’s uranium enrichment programme could yield material for an atomic warhead