US Treasury Secretary says China will resist American sanctions on buying Russian oil
China remains committed to buying Russian oil despite the threat of US tariffs, Washington’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated.
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Donald Trump says ‘friend’ India will be hit with 25% tariff plus penalties over its ties to Russia
New Delhi and Washington are due to resume negotiations over a trade deal next month
Indian nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution cancelled in Yemen, cleric says
Office of Indian Muslim cleric involved in efforts to save nurse’s life claims execution revoked after talks with Houthi authorities
In pictures: People run for cover and beaches empty out as Russia quake triggers tsunami warnings
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recovered sparks tsunami alerts in Russia, Japan, Canada, and US
After Thailand’s Gripen’s combat mission, questions of future sales
Thailand and Cambodia appear to have halted hostilities, which raised eyebrows in the Gripen’s homeland of Sweden.
Matcha craze sparks global supply chain issues amid huge demand and record-breaking heatwave
Matcha prices are expected to rise further after the United States announced 15 per cent tariffs on Japanese imports
US quietly lifts sanctions on Myanmar junta allies after general hails Trump as ‘true patriot’
Decision comes after junta leader writes to US president for sanctions and tariffs relief
Tourists urged to avoid travel to Cambodia and Thailand amid escalating conflict
The region is experiencing the worst fighting between the countries in 13 years
Taliban committing ‘rights violations’ against Afghan returnees: UN
The United Nations has announced that Taliban authorities are committing human rights violations, including torture and arbitrary detention, against Afghans forced to return by Iran and Pakistan.
Roketsan signs agreement with Indonesia, unveils five missiles and space launch vehicle designs
IDEF 2025 — Turkish missile firm Roketsan today signed an agreement with Indonesia to transfer the production technology of its Cakir cruise missile to Jakarta, while also using the second day of Turkey’s IDEF event to unveil five new missile des…