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US Imposes Sanctions on Indian Companies for Alleged Support of Russia
NEW DELHI: The diplomatic relationship between India and the United States has encountered further challenges as the US government has included 19 Indian companies and two Indian nationals in a sanctions list that comprises nearly 400 entities. The sanctions are based on allegations that these companies have provided assistance to Russia in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. This development follows…
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Biden Calls for Increased Secret Service Support Following Second Assassination Attempt on Trump
Washington,DC: U.S. President Joe Biden emphasized the need for increased personnel within the Secret Service following a second apparent assassination attempt on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. During a press conference at the White House on Monday, Biden stated, “It’s clear that the Secret Service requires more support, and Congress should address these needs. We might need additional personnel.” He…
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Zelenskyy Pressures U.S., U.K. for Greater Military Support as Biden, Starmer Hold Discussions
U.S. President Joe Biden and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer are scheduled to meet on Friday, September 13, 2024, as Ukraine intensifies its efforts to ease restrictions on using Western-supplied weapons for strikes deep into Russian territory. Recent signals suggest the White House may be considering a shift in its policy. During a visit to Kyiv earlier this week, Ukrainian…
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US Accuses Iran of Supplying Missiles to Russia for Ukraine War
Washington: The United States has formally accused Iran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for its war in Ukraine. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during a visit to London with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, stated that Russia has received shipments of these missiles and may use them in Ukraine within weeks. Blinken emphasized that the supply allows…
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Ukraine Faces Major Government Shake-Up as Key Ministers Resign Amid Ongoing Conflict
Ukraine is undergoing a significant governmental reshuffle, with at least seven ministers and senior officials resigning, alongside the dismissal of a presidential aide. Key figures who stepped down include Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, who has played a vital role in securing Western support since the Russian invasion, and Oleksandr Kamyshin, Minister for Strategic Industries, responsible for weapons production. Other resignations…
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Ukraine Launches Major Drone Strikes on Russian Power Plants and Refineries
Ukraine launched a series of sustained drone attacks targeting power stations and refinery facilities in Russia’s Moscow and Tver regions, according to reports from Russian officials and media on Sunday. The attacks led to the destruction of dozens of drones across various regions of the country. The Baza Telegram news channel, known for its close ties to Russia’s security services,…
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Ukrainian Drone Strike Ignites Fire at Russian Oil Depot in Rostov Region
A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a fire at an oil depot in the Kamensky district of Russia’s Rostov region, according to local Governor Vasily Golubev. He confirmed that multiple tanks were burning but reported no casualties, as firefighters worked to control the flames. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that four drones were shot down over the area but did…
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Ukraine Urges Belarus to Withdraw Troops Amid Escalating Border Tensions
Ukraine has called on Belarus to withdraw its troops from their shared border amid escalating military tensions. This follows Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, which has heightened hostilities between the neighboring countries. Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently accused Belarus of concentrating military forces, including Special Operations units and Russian Wagner Group mercenaries, in the Gomel region under the…
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Major Prisoner Swap: Russia Secures Release of 115 Troops with Help from UAE
Kyiv: The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Saturday the successful release of 115 Russian military personnel who had been captured in areas controlled by Ukraine. This exchange was made possible through mediation by the United Arab Emirates and involved a reciprocal return of 115 Ukrainian troops. According to the ministry, the Russian soldiers were initially taken prisoner in the Kursk…
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Ukrainian Forces Launch Massive Attacks on Belgorod: 30 Settlements Targeted
Ukrainian forces launched attacks on over 30 settlements in Russia‘s Belgorod region within the last 24 hours, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov’s statement on Saturday. The strikes affected nine districts and resulted in five injuries, as reported in a Telegram update by Gladkov. In response to the escalating situation, Russia declared a federal-level state of emergency in Belgorod last week…
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