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Trump says he put secondary sanctions on India for buying Russian oil

US President Donald Trump also indicated that he hasn't done "phase two yet or phase three."

Iran boosted near-weapons grade uranium stockpile before Israeli strike: UN

The confidential report also stated that as of June 13, Iran's total enriched uranium stockpile was 9874.9 kg, which represents an increase of 627.3 kg since the last report in May

'India, Germany already in Trade Premier League,' says German FM Wadephul

German FM Johann Wadephul praised India's tech rise, reaffirmed support for EU-India FTA talks, backed Ukraine peace efforts, and said ties would expand in trade and security

India, Germany highlight 'strategic autonomy' amid global challenges

Jaishankar mentioned that both ministers reviewed the global situation, regional issues, and multilateral developments, including the Ukraine conflict

India counting on Germany's support to expedite EU FTA: Jaishankar

Welcoming Wadephul on his first visit to India, Jaishankar said that India and Germany share a strong history of multilateral cooperation

Drones, stealth jets & 80k balloons: Inside China's largest military show

China staged its largest-ever military parade to mark 80 years since WWII victory, unveiling new anti-ship ballistic missiles, stealth jets, and tanks

14 killed, 35 injured in suicide bombing after BNP rally in Pak's Quetta

The explosion occurred close to Shahwani Stadium in the Sariab area on Tuesday night after the rally held to mark the fourth death anniversary of Sardar Attaullah Mengal ended

PM Modi's outreach to Xi, Putin signals India's policy shift toward Eurasia

India's shift ends hopes of reducing China's global economic grip through unilateral trade cuts, as New Delhi, once leading that push, is now forced to reverse course

Sitharaman meets Singapore PM, discusses boosting strategic partnership

Ministry of Finance stated that the discussion centred on enhancing cooperation in critical areas, including trade and investment, fintech, skill development

India, Russia in talks for delivery of additional S-400 missile systems

India signed a $5.5 billion deal with Russia in 2018 for five S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile systems, which New Delhi says it needs to counter a threat from China

India, Singapore to sign 5 pacts during PM Lawrence Wong's three-day visit

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong began a three-day India visit on Tuesday, with five pacts expected in shipping, civil aviation and space, alongside trade and green energy talks

Trump sent India back toward Russia, closer to China: ex-US NSA John Bolton

Bolton, who served as NSA in the first Trump administration, has been very critical of his former boss

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to arrive in India today on three-day visit

Wong's introductory visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi coincides with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries

Trump sidelined India to do family business with Pakistan: Ex-Biden adviser

Ex-Biden adviser Jake Sullivan accused Trump of undermining US-India ties to favour Pakistan for family business, warning of global trust erosion

Two great countries will get this solved: Bessent on India-US trade ties

US Treasury Secretary warns of fresh tariffs, calls SCO 'performative'; Trump says India's high duties block US firms while it buys oil and arms from Russia

India extends aid to Afghanistan after massive earthquakes kill over 800

On Monday morning, a strong earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan, with tremors felt across the region, including parts of Pakistan

SCO can become a guide to inclusive world order: PM Narendra Modi

India refuses to endorse declaration supporting China's ambitious BRI

Russia studying investment needs to make Su-57 fighter jets in India

India has stated that it has a requirement for at least two to three squadrons of fifth-generation fighter jets and the Russian Su-57 along with the American F-35 is a contender for the project

Hugs & handshakes: PM Modi, Russian President Putin send out a message

The Modi-Putin-Xi huddle, that took place before the start of the plenary session of the SCO summit, had Western media interpret it as a message to US President Donald Trump

India-US joint military drill 'Yudh Abhyas 2025' begins in Alaska on Sep 1

The 14-day 'India-US Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025' is set to take place amid strained ties between New Delhi and Washington over US President Donald Trump's policies on trade and tariff