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Negotiations over, India-EU much-awaited FTA set for rollout by 2027

Deal likely to be announced on Tuesday; legal scrubbing, pact signing may take 5-6 months

Behind the barrels: Private refiners trim Russian crude oil imports

Those exceeded non-sanctioned volumes on offer, according to an analysis of the data available from international forecasters and ship-tracking agencies, and interviews with industry officials

F1 teams test their 2026 cars in private amid concerns they could fail

Formula 1 starts a new era with the public and the media excluded from its private testing session in Spain starting Monday

Recovery of last Gaza hostage remains opens path for ceasefire phase two

Israel and Hamas had been under pressure from ceasefire mediators including Washington to move into the second phase of the US-brokered truce, which took effect on Oct. 10

Iraq, Yemen militias hint at attacks as Iran-US tensions escalate

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels signalled a willingness to resume attacks on shipping in the Red Sea

7 killed and 1 survived private business jet crash in snow in Maine

The airport, about 200 miles north of Boston, shut down after the crash

Europe funding war via Russian oil routed through India: US Treasury chief

Trump has worked to negotiate a settlement on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Bessent said, adding that the US has made much bigger sacrifices than the Europeans

Trump sends 'border czar' Tom Homan to Minnesota after fatal ICE shooting

Trump designated Tom Homan as his administration's "border czar" in November 2024 to oversee immigration enforcement and mass deportation efforts from 2025 to 2029

India, EU to announce historic FTA and defence partnership on Tuesday

The EU and India had first launched negotiations for the free trade agreement in 2007, before the talks were suspended in 2013 due to a gap in ambition

A successful India makes world more stable: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen

At the parade, India displayed its military might that included elite marching contingents, missiles and indigenous weapon systems

India, Russia likely to achieve $100 billion trade target by 2030: Envoy

According to reports, in FY 202425, India-Russia bilateral trade reached a record high of approximately $68.7 billion due to massive import of Russian crude

EU launches probe into X over Grok AI's sexualised content, says lawmaker

A Commission spokesperson did not immediately respond when asked to confirm if an investigation had been opened

EU leaders' presence at R-Day reflects strength of India-EU ties: PM Modi

The prime minister said the visit of the EU leaders will add momentum to the deepening engagement and cooperation between India and Europe across diverse sectors

Egypt plans curbs on children's social media use to tackle 'digital chaos'

The move triggered fraught debates about technology use, privacy, child safety and mental health and has prompted other countries to consider similar measures

ArcelorMittal shuts Ukraine unit as EU green rules, war hit costs

Russia has sharply increased the intensity and scale of its attacks on Ukraine's energy sector, causing blackouts across entire regions and constant restrictions on electricity supplies to industry

US-India share historic bond: Trump extends wishes on 77th Republic Day

Earlier on Monday, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday extended greetings on the 77th Republic Day celebrations of India

Asia faces $621 bn tariff risk as US expands national security trade curbs

As the Supreme Court reviews Trump's tariffs, the US is expanding Section 232 duties that could affect $621 billion in Asian goods, raising risks for allies and rivals alike

How Xi's military purge may affect China's war readiness, future of Taiwan

Authorities have not disclosed details, but the action represents one of the most significant leadership changes in China's armed forces in years

Bangladesh panel says Adani power contract overpriced, flags anomalies

Bangladesh government-appointed panel claimed electricity from Adani's Godda plant is priced well above market rates and includes Indian corporate taxes

China's top general Zhang Youxia put under probe in Xi's military purge

General Zhang's downfall marks the most drastic step yet in Xi's years-long campaign to purge alleged corruption and disloyalty from the Chinese military's top ranks