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No one asked India to stop buying oil from Russia, Puri says in US
Washington: India, the world’s third biggest oil importer and consumer, will continue to buy oil from any country that it has to, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said asserting that no country…
- World
Russians preparing society for possible use of nukes: Zelensky
Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that Russian officials have started “preparing the society” for the possible use of nuclear weapons, but also added that “they are not ready to do it”.…
- World
Russia will lose when our peace formula prevails: Zelensky tells summit
Kiev: Virtually addressing the first meeting of a new political club of nations, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said for Russia to lose its ongoing war against Kiev, “we must implement our peace…
- World
White House says OPEC+ ‘aligning’ with Russia
Washington: The White House on Wednesday (local time) expressed disappointment over the announcement of a cut in oil production quotas by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies. Criticizing…
- World
Liz Truss pledges to get country through stormy days
London: British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Wednesday promised to get the country through “stormy days”, as she launched a blistering attack on the “anti-growth coalition” trying to hold back her pro-growth…
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Putin signs unification treaties for new regions
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law four unification treaties with the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics, as well as the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, on Wednesday morning, local media reported.…
- Business
Rupee trade paves the way to Russia
New Delhi: The efforts of the Indian central bank to promote trade in rupees are bringing results, with state-run UCO Bank receiving necessary RBI approvals to open a special rupee vostro account…
- World
Russian rapper commits suicide after being drafted to Ukraine War
New Delhi: A 27-year-old Russian rapper has died by suicide in order to avoid being conscripted into the war that his country is fighting against Ukraine, media reported. His name was among…
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Elon Musk slammed by Ukrainian officials over tweets on Russia
Washington: Tesla CEO Elon Musk drew backlash from Ukrainian officials, including Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his Tweets advising on how to bring about “peace” amid the ongoing war between Moscow and…
- Middle East
OPEC oil cartel, allies to consider biggest cut in oil production since pandemic
Abu Dhabi: Major oil producing states are bracing the world for the biggest cut in oil production since the pandemic, the media reported. The OPEC oil cartel and its allies, including Russia,…
- World
Take steps to encourage India’s transition away from Russian weapons: Congressional amendment
Washington: A strong US-India defence partnership rooted in shared democratic values is critical to advancing US’ interests in the Indo-Pacific, three American senators have said in a legislative amendment that urges the…
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Russia’s energy war: Putin’s unpredictable actions and looming sanctions could further disrupt oil and gas markets
Somerville: Russia’s effort to conscript 300,000 reservists to counter Ukraine’s military advances in Kharkiv has drawn a lot of attention from military and political analysts. But there’s also a potential energy angle.…
- India
India abstains on UN resolution condemning Russia’s annexation of Ukraine areas
United Nations: India has abstained on a Security Council resolution condemning Moscow’s annexation of parts of Ukraine while saying it was “deeply disturbed by the recent turn of developments” there. The resolution,…
- World
UK imposes services sanctions on Russia over illegal annexation of four regions of Ukraine
London: The UK government on Friday imposed new services and goods export ban on Russia in response to what it termed the “illegal annexation” of four regions of Ukraine after “sham referendums”.…
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Russia calls on Kiev to return to negotiations: Putin
Moscow: Moscow is ready for talks with Kiev, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday at a ceremony for the signing of treaties on the inclusion of the Luhansk and Donetsk People’s…
