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Trump Backs Russia Sanctions Bill Posing 500% Tariff Threat To India: Report
The situation became more complicated after a temporary US Treasury waiver expired on June 17, 2026. The waiver had allowed India's purchase of Russian crude without attracting sanctions. Its expiry has left India's in a legal grey zone.
After Hormuz, Iran Eyes Choking Off Red Sea As Trump Card Against US
As US strikes deepen inside Iran and Houthi attacks escalate in tandem, analysts say Tehran is widening the conflict and seeking to increase pressure on Washington by extending the threat to global trade and energy supplies beyond the Gulf.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Resigns As Zelensky Orders Government Reshuffle
The Ukrainian leader has yet to name a replacement and has said only that Kyiv is "changing its political strategy" amid "new challenges and new tasks".
Virgin Atlantic 'Flight To Nowhere' Circles For Hours Before Returning To London
Virgin Atlantic confirmed to the media outlet the turnaround was due to a "minor technical issue".
Trump Drops '20% Fee For Hormuz Transit' Idea, Now Wants Deals With Gulf Nations
Trump spoke about how factories, plants and equipment will "pour" into the United States at "historic" levels, which will in turn create high-paying jobs.
Finland Has A Hidden Underground City. It Can Shelter A Million People
Finland's capital lies fewer than 200 miles from St Petersburg, and the country shares an 830-mile border with Russia, the longest that any NATO member has with Moscow.
Indian-Origin Astronaut Anil Menon Blasts Off For Maiden Space Station Trip
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon launched from the historic Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan along with Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina.
"Hostile Act": Iran Slams UK Move To Ban Support For Revolutionary Guards
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had said on Monday that "anyone found supporting or assisting these groups will now face up to 14 years in prison".
Here's Why Parents Kidnap Their Own Children In Japan
Under the current system, only one parent, usually the one who kept physical custody of the child, retains full parental rights.
Bloomberg Ordered To Pay $178,000 In Singapore Ministers' Defamation Case
Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait said the agency was disappointed by the ruling "but we will of course respect it".
Water-Based Infiltration, Martial Arts, AI: Lashkar's 'Upgrades' Add To India's Worries
Some of the training is taking place at the Mangla Dam, where Ajmal Kasab and other attackers had also trained.
US, Iran Intensify Strikes After Trump Reveals Hormuz Toll Plan
The US launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports.
Here's Why Parents Kidnap Their Own Children In Japan
Under the current system, only one parent, usually the one who kept physical custody of the child, retains full parental rights.
'Did Everything We Could': Vietnam Official Breaks Silence On Speedboat Tragedy
All 36 people on board were eventually pulled from the water and brought ashore, where locals began CPR and first aid
PM Modi Stopped Putin From Nuking Ukraine In 2022: Polish Minister
Poland's minister referred to developments in late 2022, claiming that PM Modi had played a role in persuading Russia against using tactical nuclear weapons during the war.
US Journalists Flagged Air Force One 'Gaps'. Can They Be Forced To Testify?
US Attorney Jay Clayton issued the subpoenas ordering journalists to testify on Wednesday concerning "alleged violation of federal criminal law."
EU Lawmakers Demand "Non-Addictive Youth Mode" On Social Media
The EU has increased pressure on social media platforms to change recently, telling Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to dismantle "addictive" features.
German Man, 68, Charged With Raping 14 Women. He Met Them On Dating Apps
He is accused of 22 counts of aggravated rape as well as causing dangerous bodily harm.
6 Civilians Killed After Pakistan Forces Open Fire During Clashes In PoK
Among those killed in Baloch Sadhunati district were Zahid Mughal, Zafar Mughal and Arsalan Akbar. The latest violence has further intensified tensions in the region, where resentment against Islamabad has been steadily increasing.
