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The action comes as Washington has sought to curb Russia's evasion of the sanctions imposed after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which has killed or wounded thousands and reduced cities to rubble(Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)
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US cracks down on Indian companies for supplies to Russian firms

The United States imposed sanctions on Wednesday on hundreds of targets in fresh action against Russia, a signal the US will continue to counter evasion…

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Two-hour dinner with Trump, no meet with Harris: UK PM Keir Starmer's USA trip so far
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Keir Starmer: Two-hour dinner with Trump, no meet with Harris: UK PM Keir Starmer’s USA trip so far |

Keir Starmer recently met Donald Trump for a two-hour dinner in New York, aiming to establish a positive rapport with the Republican presidential candidate.The Prime…

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Elon Musk celebrated Giorgia Meloni with the Global Citizen Award, highlighting her strong EU support. Meloni warned against unchecked migration and stressed the need for political control over AI to prevent global imbalances.(AP)
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Elon Musk praises Italy PM Giorgia Meloni: ‘Authentic, honest, truthful’

Sep 24, 2024 11:11 AM IST Elon Musk honored Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni with the Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award in New York, praising her…

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'Russia started this conflict': UK PM Starmer defends missile support to Ukraine
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‘Russia started this conflict’: UK PM Starmer defends missile support to Ukraine

In a direct message to Vladimir Putin, the UK PM on Friday said that since Russia initiated the war in Ukraine it could end it…

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UK's Starmer in Washington for talks with Biden on Ukraine missile use
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UK’s Starmer in Washington for talks with Biden on Ukraine missile use

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet US President Joe Biden for talks on Friday on the next steps in supporting Ukraine, centring on…

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Stocks and currencies muted; Nigeria, Mexico in focus
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Stocks and currencies muted; Nigeria, Mexico in focus

* Stocks and currencies muted; Nigeria, Mexico in focus IMF agrees deal to give Ukraine access to $1.1 bln * Romanian inflation eases to 5.1%…

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UK says started 'termination of all direct air services' to Iran
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UK says started ‘termination of all direct air services’ to Iran

LONDON: The UK said Tuesday it has started terminating “all direct air services between the UK and Iran” as part of new sanctions on Tehran…

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Ukraine using UK-gifted tanks in Russia offensive: Reports
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Ukraine using UK-gifted tanks in Russia offensive: Reports

LONDON: Tanks donated by the UK to Ukraine have been deployed as part of Kyiv’s ongoing incursion into Russia, British media reported on Thursday.It is…

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Britain says Ukraine can use donated weapons inside Russia
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Britain says Ukraine can use donated weapons inside Russia

Britain‘s ministry of defense said on Thursday that British weapons can be used by Ukrainian forces in operations on Russian territory, but restrictions on the…

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Ex-Nato chief George Robertson to lead a UK defense review, says China among 'deadly' challenges
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Ex-Nato chief George Robertson to lead a UK defense review, says China among ‘deadly’ challenges

LONDON: Former Nato leader George Robertson will lead a review of Britain’s military strategy to counter what he calls the “deadly quartet” of China, Iran,…

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