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The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that it had called in the British and French envoys to protest the use of Stormshadow/Scalp cruise missiles in the Ukrainian attack on the western city of Bryansk, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of several civilians. The Ministry announced yesterday...

Tehran, March 14 – Iran accused the United States on Saturday of applying double standards regarding Russian oil, stating that Washington was now "begging" countries to purchase the same crude it had previously tried to block through pressure and sanctions.In a post on X, Iran's Foreign...

March 13, New Delhi – European leaders have expressed concern following the U.S.'s issuance of a 30-day waiver, allowing countries to purchase sanctioned Russian oil currently stranded at sea.The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, stated that this unilateral move undermines...

Moscow, March 13 Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Friday that it had summoned the British and French envoys to protest the use of Stormshadow/Scalp cruise missiles in the Ukrainian attack on the western city of Bryansk on Tuesday, which killed and injured several civilians."On March 13, the...

New Delhi, March 13 Amid the conflict in West Asia and rising oil prices, US envoy to India, Sergio Gor, said on Friday that Iran is "trying to blockade" the Strait of Hormuz and is "recklessly targeting" commercial vessels, as he accused Tehran of trying to drive up oil prices.During an...

March 13, New Delhi — Volodymyr Zelensky met Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday for talks aimed at increasing pressure on Russia.The discussions come as Kyiv's allies express concern that a temporary easing of sanctions on Russian oil by the United States could boost Moscow's revenues...

New Delhi, March 13 Preeti Pal, a double medallist at the Paris Paralympics, dominated the women's 200m event with unwavering determination, securing a resounding victory at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix here on Friday.The hosts achieved a remarkable feat, amassing a staggering 208...

Colombo, March 13 Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met with Russian Ambassador Levan S Dzhagaryan on Friday and discussed the possibility of purchasing Russian fuel.This development comes a day after the Trump administration announced a temporary authorization for several countries...

New Delhi, March 13 India imported 21.24 lakh tonnes of urea from China between April 2025 and February 2026, the highest in three years, even as total fertilizer imports from China and Russia rose sharply this fiscal year, according to government data presented before Parliament on Friday.In...

Washington, May 13 Amid rising oil prices, the Trump administration has announced a temporary authorization for other countries to purchase Russian oil currently stranded at sea, as there were no immediate signs of an early end to the US war on Iran.The US had granted a similar waiver from...

Washington, March 13 – The United States has temporarily allowed countries to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea, a move that comes days after Washington granted a similar waiver to India as it seeks to stabilize global energy markets amid rising geopolitical tensions.Treasury Secretary...

Washington, March 12 – Russia has emerged as an unexpected economic beneficiary of the war involving Iran, earning billions of dollars from rising global oil prices triggered by the conflict, a US Senator said during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Thursday.Senator Angus King of...

Washington, March 12 Senior Pentagon officials told senators on Thursday that the United States is sustaining a large and complex military effort stretching from Europe to the Middle East, relying heavily on allied support, commercial transport networks, and aging but capable mobility fleets...

March 13, New Delhi – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Bucharest, Romania, on Thursday to visit a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) F-16 fighter jet training centre and meet with Romanian leaders.The visit comes amid uncertainty surrounding peace talks between Ukraine...

March 12, New Delhi – The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf states, with 13 members voting in favor, including India, Russia, and China, while abstaining.The resolution was co-sponsored by Bahrain, with support from 135 countries...

New Delhi, March 12 – India achieved outstanding results at the New Delhi 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing multiple podium finishes across various track and field events, including several complete victories.A highlight of the day was the Men's Javelin Throw F43/F44/F64 event...

New Delhi, March 12 Asserting that the foundation of every nation is its energy security, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that the government has "bartered" India's right to determine its relationships with different oil suppliers to the US due to a "compromise"...

New Delhi, March 12 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono on Thursday, discussing the West Asia conflict and bilateral ties.In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar stated, "Pleased to talk to FM Sugiono of Indonesia...

New Delhi, March 12 – At the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, the cheers might have been few, but the effort on the field was anything but subdued.The three-day international para athletics meet began on March 11 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and will continue until March 13, bringing...

New Delhi, March 12 India's imports of crude sunflower oil fell by 51 per cent to 1,45,000 tonnes in February, an industry body said on Thursday, as the ongoing conflict in West Asia and disruptions to shipping routes in the Black Sea pushed prices sharply higher.The Solvent Extractors'...