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No Sanctions Exist on Russian Crude Oil Purchases: Indian Petroleum Minister Explains Global Energy Supply Dynamics
Sep 26, 2025 08:19 pm CST
Indian Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri clarifies that no international sanctions prohibit Russian crude oil purchases while warning about serious global consequences if supplies from the world's second-largest producer were disrupted. The statement comes amid US-India trade tensions including new punitive duties on India's Russian energy imports, as Puri emphasizes the importance of maintaining global energy supply equilibrium.
Trump Declares Opposition to Israeli West Bank Annexation Amid Growing International Recognition of Palestinian Statehood
Sep 26, 2025 05:22 am CST
President Donald Trump has stated he will not permit Israel to annex the West Bank, declaring "it's time to stop now" amid growing international pressure. Ten countries including Britain and France have recognized Palestinian statehood, while the European Union considers sanctions as Israel faces mounting global criticism over its Gaza offensive.
Trump Urges Erdogan to Halt Russian Oil Purchases Amid Discussions on F-35 Fighter Jet Deal
Sep 26, 2025 02:30 am CST
During a significant White House meeting, President Trump called on Turkish President Erdogan to stop purchasing Russian oil amid the Ukraine conflict while discussing potential F-35 fighter jet sales and lifting sanctions related to Turkey's previous acquisition of Russian S-400 defense systems. The high-stakes diplomatic engagement highlights complex NATO alliance dynamics and Trump's unique relationship with the Turkish leader.
Russia Is A Real Bear Not Paper Tiger: Kremlin Hits Back At Trump's Jibe
Sep 24, 2025 11:39 pm CST
Russia on Wednesday rejected the comments by US President Donald Trump and said that it was economically stable despite sanctions and that it was not a "paper tiger" but a "real bear".
'You All Are Going To Hell': Trump Slams UN, Western Nations Over Migration
Sep 24, 2025 09:37 am CST
US President Donald Trump relentlessly mocked the United Nations on Tuesday in his first address since his White House comeback, blasting it for failing to bring peace and claiming the world body encourages illegal migration.
South Korea Vows To End "Unnecessary Military Tensions" With North Korea
Sep 24, 2025 07:44 am CST
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed on Tuesday to end a "vicious cycle of unnecessary military tensions" with North Korea, with the aim of achieving peaceful coexistence and shared growth.
Trump Says Ukraine Could "Take Back" Its Territory From Russia
Sep 24, 2025 03:44 am CST
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine could retake all of its territory from Russia -- and even go further -- in a major shift from his previous dismissals of Kyiv's war aims.
Marco Rubio Hopes To 'Fix' 25% Tariffs On India Over Russian Oil
Sep 24, 2025 02:47 am CST
US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has indicated that the Donald Trump administration may be willing to 'fix' the additional 25 per cent tariffs imposed on India over its purchases of Russian oil.
United Nations "Not Even Coming Close To Living Up" To Its Potential: Trump
Sep 24, 2025 12:12 am CST
President Donald Trump returned to the United Nations on Tuesday to boast of his second-term foreign policy achievements and lash out at the world body as a feckless institution.
Opinion | No, This Is Not About Ganging Up Against The US
Sep 03, 2025 07:09 pm CST
At Tianjin, what was evident with India was an ambidextrous policy of engaging with friend and foe alike, using the one to balance out the other. That's all very well. But it just scratches the surface.