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Trump gets new power to impose 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers

US House clears sweeping Russia-Iran sanctions bill, opening the door to punitive tariffs on major buyers such as India and China.

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India summons Pakistan envoy after naval ships collide in Arabian Sea

India summoned Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires after a Pakistani naval vessel collided with an Indian Navy unit in international waters, with New Delhi objecting to what it described as unsafe and unprofessional manoeuvring.

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Taliban detain Kerala solo traveller in Afghanistan, woman recounts fear

Arunima I P says Taliban men stopped her in Bamyan over solo travel restrictions, demanded documents and warned of arrest before she was able to continue her journey.

New York

Indian-origin woman, friend killed by subway train in New York

24-year-old friends died at a Lower Manhattan station after one reportedly fell onto the tracks and the other went down to help.

India-China ties draw global attention after Modi-Xi meeting, says Chinese FM

Wang Yi says Modi and Xi Jinping reached important common ground on stabilising bilateral ties, maintaining peace along the border and expanding cooperation.

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US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms

Ruling keeps existing mail-ballot procedures in place for November elections as lower courts’ blocks on Trump administration plan remain in effect.

India-Vietnam ties broaden as defence, critical minerals and trade take centre stage

The two countries are seeking to translate their upgraded Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership into concrete cooperation, with a $25 billion trade target by 2030 and new initiatives in defence technology, rare earths, energy and space.