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Trump signs order imposing additional 25% tariff on Indian imports over Russian oil trades to pressure Moscow into peace accord

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on imports from India in response to New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil, the White House announced

EU Parliament groups call on top officials to take action to end Gaza genocide

Leaders of the Left, Greens/European Free Alliance and Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament urged top European Union officials to take immediate steps to end Israel’s genocide in the Gaza Strip.

Trump pledges to pull US out of Ukraine ‘mess’

Washington is working hard to withdraw itself from the “mess” of the Ukraine conflict, US President Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday.

It is ‘up to Israel’ whether to occupy all of Gaza: Trump

United States President Donald Trump has suggested that he will not block possible Israeli plans to take over the Gaza Strip.

EU seeking to impose sanctions against China: Politico

The EU is considering imposing sanctions on China over its alleged support for the Russian military, Politico has reported, citing a diplomat. The plan is reportedly based on recent media allegations.

US says will withhold disaster funding to states boycotting Israel

US states and territories that boycott Israeli companies or those operating in the occupied territories will be denied federal funds for natural disaster preparation, Reuters has reported.

US House speaker becomes highest-ranking American official to visit illegal settlements in West Bank

US House Speaker Mike Johnson became the highest-ranking American official to visit an illegal Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank during his trip.

US House Democrats call on Trump administration to recognize Palestinian state

Over a dozen US House Democrats have signed a letter urging the Donald Trump administration to officially recognize a Palestinian state.

Trump pledges to raise tariff on India over Russia oil purchases

President Donald Trump has threatened to hike US tariffs on goods from India over its purchases of Russian oil -- a key source of revenue for Moscow's war against Ukraine.

Top Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia’s war against Ukraine

A top aide to US President Donald Trump has accused India of effectively financing Russia's war in Ukraine by purchasing oil from Moscow, after American leader escalated pressure on New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil.

China, Russia begin joint drills in Sea of Japan

China and Russia began joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan on Sunday as Beijing and Moscow seek to reinforce their partnership and counterbalance what they see as a US-led global order.

India to continue buying Russian oil amid US threats: Report

India will continue to purchase Russian oil despite US President Donald Trump's remarks that New Delhi will stop purchasing it, media reports claimed on Saturday.

US announces nuclear submarines to be positioned near Russia

President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. is positioning two nuclear submarines in “appropriate regions” near Russia, a move he blamed on threatening rhetoric from former President Dmitry Medvedev, who remains a top Kremlin adviser.

Slovenia becomes first EU state to impose arms embargo on Israel

Slovenia has imposed an arms embargo on Israel citing the European Union's failure to take action to stop Israel's onslaught on the Gaza Strip.

Gazans ‘very hungry’: Trump

US President Donald Trump has acknowledged the extreme hunger being experienced by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amid Israel's ongoing restrictions on the delivery of direly-needed humanitarian assistance.

Over 18,500 children killed by Israel in Gaza since start of war: Health Ministry

The Israeli army has killed 18,592 Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip since October 2023, according to official data from Gaza’s Health Ministry.

Russia’s Medvedev mocks Trump’s ‘nervous reaction’

US President Donald Trump’s angry comments toward Russian officials were a “nervous reaction” and are evidence that Moscow is pursuing the right path, former President Dmitry Medvedev has stated.

Medvedev ‘entering very dangerous territory’: Trump

US President Donald Trump issued a warning to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, calling him a “failed” leader and cautioning him against combative rhetoric.

US strikes oil agreement with Pakistan: Trump

The US and Pakistan have concluded a deal in which Washington will help Islamabad develop its “massive oil reserves”, American President Donald Trump has stated.

Canada says to recognise Palestine at UN General Assembly

Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has announced his country plans to formally recognise Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly in September, after France and 14 other countries co-signed a declaration that pointed towards a wave of future recognitions of an independent Palestinian state.

US imposes tariffs on India over Russia trade

US President Donald Trump has announced that India will face 25% tariffs and additional penalties starting next month over its continued trade with Russia. The move comes after the White House gave Moscow a ten-day deadline to reach a peace accord with Ukraine.

Iran’s UN ambassador underlines need to establish independent Palestinian state

Iran’s Ambassador to the UN Saeed Iravani has said lasting peace in the West Asia region can only be achieved through the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state.

US Treasury Secretary says China will resist American sanctions on buying Russian oil

China remains committed to buying Russian oil despite the threat of US tariffs, Washington’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated.

Dozens of lawyers ask ICC to investigate Macron and French ministers for Gaza genocide complicity

French lawyers have submitted a request to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for an investigation into the role of French officials "in the commission of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide" by Israeli forces against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

New poll finds plunging US public support for Israel’s war on Gaza

A new poll from the research firm Gallup suggests that only 32 percent of Americans approve of Israel’s military action in Gaza, a 10-point drop from September 2024, as anger over atrocities against Palestinians continues to rise.

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