Russian Oil
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Russian oil imports to US by Trump: Senators question legality
A bipartisan group of US Senators have questioned the legality of President Donald Trump’s decision to allow diesel imports from Russia, contending that it ran counter to a law banning such trade…
- India
Will protect economic interests: MEA after US passes Russia bill
New Delhi: India on Thursday, September 17, said it will take all necessary steps to protect its economic interests and ensure energy security after the US House of Representatives cleared a bill…
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House passes Russia sanctions bill, awaits Trump’s signature
Washington: The House on Wednesday, September 16, passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the…
- World
US lawmakers seek India clause in Russia sanctions bill
Washington: Racing against time, US lawmakers submitted amendments to the Russia sanctions bill, with one seeking to name its top trading partners — including India — in the legislation, and another proposing…
- India
Govt to keep fuel prices under control amid Middle East tensions
New Delhi: The government will continue to adopt appropriate fiscal and administrative measures to keep fuel prices under control amid the Middle East conflict, which has triggered a surge in prices of…
- India
India’s Russian oil imports rise in May
New Delhi: India remained the world’s second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels in May, importing an estimated 5.8 billion euros (USD 6.7 billion) worth of Russian hydrocarbons as refiners stepped up crude…
- World
Trump imposed toughest Russia oil sanctions: Bessent
Washington: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration’s record on Russia sanctions, arguing that it has imposed tougher measures on Moscow’s oil sector than any previous US government despite continuing…
- World
US extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil already at sea
Washington: The United States has extended by a month a waiver from sanctions on Russian oil already at sea, according to an official statement. The US Department of the Treasury issued an…
- Middle East
Missiles fired from Bahrain towards Iran, first from a Gulf country
Ballistic missiles were launched from Bahrain in Iran’s direction, according to a video verified by the New York Times. This appears to be the first attack originating from a Gulf country on…
- World
After India, US allows others to purchase stranded Russian oil
Washington: Amid rising oil prices, the Trump administration has announced a temporary authorisation to other countries to purchase Russian oil currently stranded at sea, as there were no immediate signs of an…
- World
Trump downplays reports of Russia helping Iran target US forces
Doral (US): President Donald Trump said on Saturday. March 7, that it was inconsequential if Russia has provided Iran with information to help Tehran target US military personnel and assets in the…
- India
US issues 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil
New York/Washington: Amid the escalating conflict with Iran, the US said it is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. “President Trump’s energy agenda has resulted…
- Business
India sees no immediate oil supply disruption despite Gulf tensions
New Delhi: India is unlikely to face any immediate physical disruption in oil supplies despite escalating tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, but higher crude prices and broader macroeconomic pressures…
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India now faces 10 pc tariffs in US for 150 days, govt studying implications
Washington/New Delhi: India will face a reduced tariff of 10 per cent from February 24 for 150 days, after US President Donald Trump announced a new global levy on imports into America…
- India
MEA avoids direct answer on US claim linking Russian oil to trade deal
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday, February 12, again denied the United States’s claims that India will stop buying Russian oil as part of a broader India-US trade. This comes…
