Ukraine
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US, Russia draft Ukraine plan, blindsiding European allies
Kyiv: The US and Russia have drawn up a plan aimed at ending the war in Ukraine that calls for major concessions from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to a person familiar with…
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine is working on prisoner exchange with Russia
Kyiv: Ukraine is working to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia that could bring home 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday, a day after his national security chief announced progress in…
- World
EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Saudi Foreign Minister at G7 meetings in Canada
Washington: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held bilateral talks with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara, Canada. EAM Jaishankar…
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Ukraine says it has hit major Russian oil refinery with long-range drones
Kyiv: Ukrainian drones struck a major oil refinery in Russia’s Volgograd region for the second time in almost three months, Ukraine’s general staff said Thursday. Russian officials did not confirm the attack,…
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Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi in South Korea
Aboard Air Force One: President Donald Trump described his face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday as a roaring success, saying he would cut tariffs on China, while Beijing had agreed…
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UK judge sentences 5 men for roles in Russia-linked arson attack in London
London: A British judge on Friday sentenced five men for their roles in an arson attack in London that authorities say was masterminded by Russian intelligence as part of a wider campaign…
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EU agrees on new sanctions against Russia
Brussels: The European Union has agreed on a new raft of sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers and banning its imports of liquefied natural gas, the Danish EU…
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India calls for end to hostilities in Ukraine, Gaza at UNGA
United Nations: India on Saturday, September 27, called for an end to hostilities in Ukraine and Gaza and extended its support to any initiative that helps restore peace. “Each one of us has…
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Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia N-plant runs on generators, safety woes mount
Kyiv: Ukraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant entered its fifth day running on emergency generators Saturday, prompting mounting safety concerns. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, meanwhile, announced a USD 90 billion arms agreement with…
- Middle East
Iran executes man for alleged spying for Israel
Dubai: Iran said Wednesday it executed a man it alleges spied for Israel, something disputed by activists who say he was tortured into a false confession. The judiciary’s Mizan news agency identified…
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Zelenskyy calls for European air defence system as Russian strike wounds 20
Kyiv: Russian forces bombarded the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with rockets overnight, wounding 20 people, including four children, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday as he urged European leaders to make the…
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‘India coming to the table’: Trump aide Navarro ahead of trade talks
New York: Ahead of trade talks between Indian and US officials in Delhi, White House trade advisor Peter Navarro said India, which has the “highest tariffs” of any major country, is “coming…
- Business
Crude oil futures gain on spot demand
New Delhi: Crude oil prices on Monday rose Rs 89 to Rs 5,523 per barrel in futures trade supported by fresh positions from traders. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for…
- World
Russia hits Kyiv with drones, missiles, killing at least 2
Kyiv: A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital has killed at least two people and injured 11, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday. Among the dead was a 1-year child,…
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Trump’s aide Navarro criticises India again over Russian oil purchases
New York: White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has once again criticised India for continuing to procure Russian oil. In the last few weeks, Navarro has made a series of attacks on…
