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India free to buy oil from anywhere, Russia says after US trade deal claims

Moscow downplays Trump’s assertion of a halt to Russian crude, says replacing its oil is commercially complex and no official signal has come from New Delhi.

Jill Biden’s former husband charged with wife’s murder

Canada rules out nuclear weapons, doubles down on conventional military build-up

India backs Palestinians, endorses Gaza peace plan at Arab meet

US pushes Venezuelan oil to India as Russian crude imports plunge under tariff tensions

Washington offers Caracas crude to New Delhi as India slashes Russian oil purchases following steep US tariffs — signaling a strategic pivot in global energy trade.

Epstein files revive unverified claims against Bill Gates, trigger sharp denial

Draft emails attributed to Jeffrey Epstein allege sexual misconduct and an STD; Gates calls the accusations “absurd,” Justice Department stresses documents do not imply wrongdoing.

North American Aerospace Defense Command

US warns Canada of NORAD shake-up if F-35 deal collapses

Ambassador says Washington may be forced to deploy its own fighters into Canadian airspace if Ottawa opts for non-US jets.

China’s nuclear secrets leak rocks Beijing as Xi removes top General Zhang Youxia

WSJ report claims top PLA general shared sensitive nuclear weapons information, marking the most dramatic turn yet in Xi Jinping’s sweeping military crackdown.

Europe, India signal joint push to shape new global order

At Republic Day celebrations, EU leaders back a deeper strategic embrace with India —spanning trade, security, mobility and global governance.

Bangladesh’s Feb. 12 parliamentary elections

Hasina calls for overthrow of Yunus regime in first India address ahead of Bangladesh polls

Ousted prime minister issues five-point manifesto from exile, urges voters to reclaim democracy, protect minorities, and seek UN probe into her removal.