Ukraine: News
Xi, Putin meet in Beijing; Russia-China sign mega gas deal
President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, and Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin held a formal bilateral meeting in Beijing at the Great Hall of the People on Tuesday.
Top Trump aide calls India 'bad actor,' SCO Summit 'performative'
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unleashed a verbal attack on India, China, and Russia, branding them as "bad actors" for allegedly funding Moscow's war in Ukraine.
'India needs to be with US, not Russia': Trump aide
Peter Navarro, a trade advisor to United States President Donald Trump, has slammed India's trade relations with Russia.
'You got Brahmins profiteering..': Trump aide on India-Russian oil trade
Peter Navarro, United States President Donald Trump's Trade Advisor, has once again labeled India as "nothing but a laundromat for the Kremlin," adding that "Brahmins profit at the expense of Indian people."
'India-Russia have always stood shoulder-to-shoulder': Modi tells Putin in China
India and Russia held a bilateral meeting after the proceedings at the SCO Summit in Tianjin, China, on Monday.
'Ukraine war result of coup d'etat': Putin at SCO Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated his stance on the Ukraine crisis, calling it a result of a "coup d'etat in Kyiv."
US urges Europe to impose tariffs on India: Report
The United States has reportedly urged European countries to impose tariffs on India, similar to those it has already imposed.
Zelenskyy urges US, Europe to impose strict sanctions on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on the United States and Europe to impose strict sanctions on Russia. This comes after a recent attack where Russian forces launched nearly 540 drones toward Kyiv.
Video: Russian drone strike sinks Ukraine's 'largest' naval ship
The Russian Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday that a Ukrainian Navy reconnaissance vessel, the Simferopol, was sunk by a naval drone in the Danube River delta.
'Whatever politicians have...': Woody Allen defends Moscow film fest appearance
Hollywood filmmaker Woody Allen has found himself in a controversy after his virtual appearance at the Moscow International Film Week over the weekend.
Trump's India tariffs are 'leverage' to force Russia's hand: Vance
United States Vice President JD Vance has said that President Donald Trump used "aggressive economic leverage" against India to pressure Russia into ending its war with Ukraine.
Nayara Energy hit by operational delays as sanctions pressure mounts
Nayara Energy, one of India's leading oil refiners, is facing trouble in its engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) operations due to new sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU) and the United States.
US threatens Russia with 'massive sanctions' if Ukraine talks fail
United States President Donald Trump has threatened Russia with "massive sanctions" if peace talks in Ukraine do not progress within two weeks.
What demands Putin is making for peace deal with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly made a series of demands to Ukraine in order to reach a peace agreement.
North Korea has secret long-range missile base near China border
North Korea has built a covert military facility near its border with China, the Washington-based think tank, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), revealed.
'India isn't...Russia's biggest oil purchaser': Jaishankar 'perplexed' by US tariffs
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed confusion over the United States's tariff imposition on India over New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil.
Russia-Ukraine peace deal could help 'get to heaven': Trump
United States President Donald Trump has said that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine could improve his chances of getting into heaven.
US monitoring India-Pakistan situation 'every single day': Marco Rubio
The United States keeps a close watch on the India-Pakistan situation "every single day," US Senator Marco Rubio has said.
Trump says Zelenskyy can end Russia-Ukraine war 'almost immediately'
United States President Donald Trump has made a bold statement on the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.
India welcomes Trump-Putin summit, calls leadership 'highly commendable'
India has welcomed the recent summit between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Zelenskyy to head to US after Trump-Putin summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced his readiness for "constructive cooperation" in ending the war with Russia.
Responsibility to end Ukraine war lies with Zelenskyy: Donald Trump
Former United States President Donald Trump has said that the responsibility to finalize a deal to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine now rests with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska will be 'listening exercise': White House
The White House has described the upcoming meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "listening exercise for the president."
How does Trump-Putin's Alaska meeting relate to India's tariff relief
Michael Kugelman, a Washington DC-based South Asia analyst, has said there is a "very strong link" between the upcoming meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska and tariffs on India.
'Ukraine-Russia will have to swap some land for peace': Trump
United States President Donald Trump has said that both Ukraine and Russia would have to cede land to each other for a possible peace agreement.
Sensex gains 750 points after 6-week losing streak
India's equity benchmarks, the Sensex and Nifty, are showing signs of recovery after longest weekly losing streak of six weeks. The recovery is largely attributed to value buying and positive global cues.
Ukraine drone strike in Russia kills 1, damages apartments
A Ukrainian drone strike in the Saratov region of Russia has left one dead and several apartments damaged.
US 'considering' Zelenskyy invite to Trump-Putin meet: Report
The White House is reportedly considering inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to a meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Russia honors son of US CIA official with state award
Russian President Vladimir Putin has honored the family of a senior Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official whose son was killed in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
India welcomes Trump-Putin meet, says it can end Ukraine war
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has welcomed the upcoming meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
PM Modi dials Putin amid Trump tariff war
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. The two leaders discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and reviewed the progress of bilateral cooperation between their countries.
On Hiroshima bombing anniversary, mayor has message for the world
Kazumi Matsui, the mayor of Hiroshima, has called on the world's nuclear powers to abandon their reliance on nuclear deterrence.
Does US import uranium, fertilizers from Russia? Trump says this
United States President Donald Trump has admitted he was unaware of the country's trade with Russia in uranium and fertilizers.
Trump vows substantial tariff hike on India over next 24hrs
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to "very substantially" raise tariffs on Indian imports over the next 24 hours.
BP discovers its biggest oil and gas field in decades
Oil giant British Petroleum (BP) has announced its largest oil and gas discovery in 25 years, off the coast of Brazil.
Russia ends missile moratorium after Trump's submarine move
Russia has officially ended its unilateral moratorium on the deployment of short- and intermediate-range missiles.
Ex-US ambassador backs India's Russian oil purchase in old video
A video of former United States Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has resurfaced amid the diplomatic tensions between India and the US over Indian imports of Russian oil.
Trump threatens 'substantial' tariffs against India; New Delhi responds
US President Donald Trump has slammed India for its continued purchase of Russian oil amid the Ukraine war.
'Unacceptable': Trump's top aide accuses India of financing Russia's war
A senior aide in US President Donald Trump's administration has accused India of "financing" Russia's war in Ukraine by buying oil from Moscow.
Explosions, smoke seen near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: IAEA
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed explosions and smoke near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).
Russian submarines can counter US subs: Lawmaker on deployment threat
A senior Russian lawmaker, Viktor Vodolatsky, has said that there are enough Russian nuclear submarines in the world's oceans to counter two American submarines.
'Good step': Trump claims India may stop buying Russian oil
United States President Donald Trump has said that he heard India may stop buying oil from Russia.
Russian strikes kill 22 people, including 17 inmates, in Ukraine
Russian airstrikes on Ukraine overnight killed at least 22 people and injured over 85, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.
Russia's largest airline hit by cyberattack, over 60 flights canceled
Russia's largest airline, Aeroflot, has canceled more than 60 flights after a major cyberattack.
How much have Modi's foreign trips in 5yrs cost Centre
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits between 2021 and 2025 have cost the Indian government nearly ₹362 crore.
Ukrainian model breaks silence after being 'assaulted' by 'rich Russians'
Ukrainian model Maria Kovalchuk (20) has alleged she was brutally assaulted by a group of "rich Russian kids" at a five-star hotel party in Dubai.
Russia may ban WhatsApp, Telegram, and other foreign apps
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a crackdown on foreign messaging apps and software.
EU approves 18th sanctions package against Russia
The European Union (EU) has approved its 18th round of sanctions against Russia over the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Why are Patriot missiles, and why does Ukraine need them?
United States President Donald Trump has announced that Ukraine will receive Patriot missile systems as part of a new weapons package.
India negotiating trade deal like Indonesia's with US: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has said that India is negotiating a trade deal similar to one he struck with Indonesia.
NATO chief issues warning to China, India over Russia links
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that countries like India, China, and Brazil could face severe secondary sanctions if they continue trade with Russia.
'Accept peace deal or face 100% tariffs': Trump warns Russia
United States President Donald Trump has threatened Russia with severe financial penalties if it fails to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine.
'Putin talks nice but...': Trump to give Ukraine Patriot missiles
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to send Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.
Russia shot down plane, killing 298 people: Top European court
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that Russia was responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014.