India calls Trump’s tariff threat over Russian oil purchases ‘unjustified’
New Delhi lambasts US and EU saying ‘very nations criticising India are themselves indulging in trade with Russia’
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Top Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia’s war against Ukraine
A top aide to US President Donald Trump has accused India of effectively financing Russia’s war in Ukraine by purchasing oil from Moscow, after American leader escalated pressure on New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil.
China, Russia begin joint drills in Sea of Japan
China and Russia began joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan on Sunday as Beijing and Moscow seek to reinforce their partnership and counterbalance what they see as a US-led global order.
India to continue buying Russian oil amid US threats: Report
India will continue to purchase Russian oil despite US President Donald Trump’s remarks that New Delhi will stop purchasing it, media reports claimed on Saturday.
Cambodia to nominate Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize after border truce with Thailand
Sun Chanthol thanked Trump for bringing peace and said he deserved to be nominated for the prize
How do Trump’s tariffs affect Asian countries?
US president blindsides Asian partners with steep new levies that threaten to redraw region’s economic and strategic map, Shweta Sharma writes
India to take steps to ‘secure national interest’ after Trump imposes 25% tariff
US president brings up New Delhi’s ties to Russia in latest trade broadside
US strikes oil agreement with Pakistan: Trump
The US and Pakistan have concluded a deal in which Washington will help Islamabad develop its “massive oil reserves”, American President Donald Trump has stated.
US considering China travel warning after nearly 5,000 cases of deadly virus: report
Chikungunya is spread via mosquito bite infections but can be spread to unaffected areas by travellers
US imposes tariffs on India over Russia trade
US President Donald Trump has announced that India will face 25% tariffs and additional penalties starting next month over its continued trade with Russia. The move comes after the White House gave Moscow a ten-day deadline to reach a peace accord wit…