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US Passes Russia Sanctions Bill: Will India Have to Pay the Price for Buying Russian Oil?
Originals | Sep 17, 2026, 01:02 PM ISTUS Passes Russia Sanctions Bill: The US House has passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, that gives Trump the authority to impose about 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas. But does this mean a 100% tariff on Indian goods starts immediately?
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PM Modi's 76th birthday: Russian's Putin, Italy's Meloni, Israel's Netanyahu extend greetings
World | Sep 17, 2026, 05:20 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday is being marked with nationwide service initiatives and public events organised by the BJP. The party is observing the occasion as 'Sewa Diwas', with the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' beginning as part of a month-long outreach campaign.
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Trump threatens Europe with heavy tariffs over Canada-EU ties, calls move a possible 'hostile act'
World | Sep 17, 2026, 09:46 AM ISTDonald Trump has warned that the European Union could face very heavy tariffs if he considers its proposed partnership with Canada a hostile act. The threat follows Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to make Canada the EU's first associate member.
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40,000 bombs for Israel? Trump plans $2.8 billion arms deal as Gaza ceasefire remains fragile
World | Sep 16, 2026, 10:57 AM ISTThe Trump administration is preparing a USD 2.8 billion weapons package for Israel involving 40,000 2,000-pound bombs. The proposed sale comes after the Biden administration previously paused similar bomb deliveries over concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza.
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US House set to vote on bill allowing 100 per cent tariffs on India over Russian oil imports
World | Sep 16, 2026, 06:56 AM ISTThe US House is considering a Russia sanctions bill that could enable tariffs of up to 100% on Russian energy buyers. India was named in a proposed amendment, but no such tariff has been imposed. The final outcome would depend on subsequent presidential action and the terms of the enacted law.
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Ukraine, Russia agreed to halt strikes on energy infra, says Trump; claims Iran wants 'quick' deal
World | Sep 14, 2026, 11:35 PM ISTIn several posts on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump has said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop targeting each other's energy infrastructure, while also calling on Iran to make a deal "quickly and badly".
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Trump announces to lift US tariff on Irish whiskey, says everybody's been bugging him about it
World | Sep 14, 2026, 09:19 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has announced plans to remove the 10 per cent US tariff on Irish whiskey, responding to repeated appeals from Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and golfers including Irish Open winner Shane Lowry.
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'Causing a diesel shortage': Trump lambasts Zelenskyy for targeting Russia's refineries
World | Sep 13, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has said Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy has caused a 'diesel shortage' by targeting Russia's oil refineries. Trump, who is in Ireland, said this is 'hurting' other countries, and said Zelenskyy must stop doing that.
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'Whoever wins AI, wins': Trump dismisses critics, warns US could lose race to China
World | Sep 13, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTSpeaking to reporters at his golf club in Ireland's Doonbeg, President Donald Trump has rejected the concerns raised by industry experts over rapid expansion of AI and said the US would lose to China by slowing down the development.
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Trump claims Iran war nearing end, makes bold prediction on oil prices: 'Will come tumbling down'
World | Sep 12, 2026, 10:23 PM ISTSpeaking to reporters during a visit to Ireland, Trump predicted that the Iran war will end right after the US midterm elections in November, following which oil prices will sharply fall.
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On 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, Trump repeats Iran will 'never have a nuclear weapon'
World | Sep 11, 2026, 09:24 PM ISTSpeaking at an event at White House to pay tributes to the victims of September 11 terror attacks, President Donald Trump has once again repeated that the US will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons.
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Trump announces $5,000 cash payout for adults if Republicans win upcoming midterm elections
World | Sep 10, 2026, 11:29 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 dividend to every adult American if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. Trump linked the proposal to US economic performance but provided no detailed funding or implementation plan.
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'They can't hold out any longer': Trump claims Iran war will end immediately after midterm elections
World | Sep 10, 2026, 06:53 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump argued that Iran is attempting to influence American voters to secure a more lenient administration in Washington.
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Trump says Putin is ready to end Ukraine war but personal animosity remains obstacle to diplomacy
World | Sep 10, 2026, 06:43 AM ISTTrump expressed optimism about the potential for a diplomatic resolution and added that the Russian president as willing to negotiate while placing the burden of momentum on both leaders.
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US bans dairy products, motorcycles from Canada as trade war between two nations escalates
World | Sep 09, 2026, 06:46 AM ISTCarney earlier had said that Canada's strategy was about becoming more independent and it is about ensuring that no country can hold us hostage and that "we can live how we want to live."
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Trump predicts oil prices will drop below 'USD 2 a gallon after US wins Iran war'
World | Sep 08, 2026, 07:33 AM ISTOn Monday, Brent oil futures, the global benchmark, rose to hover around USD 97 a barrel--- up 9 per cent over the last five days and 19 per cent over the last month.
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Speed News: Satya Niketan PG Owner Hariram Bansal Arrested in Bhiwadi
Originals | Sep 07, 2026, 05:43 PM ISTSatya Niketan PG Owner Hariram Bansal Arrested in Bhiwadi. CM Rekha Gupta suspends 5 MCD officials after delhi building collapse. Amritsar airport on high alert after drones spotted near runway, 7 flights diverted. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Speed News: PM Modi Interacts With Teachers, Urges Them To Tackle Children's Excessive Screen Time
Originals | Sep 05, 2026, 05:03 PM ISTPM Modi interacted with teachers and urged them to tackle children's rising screen time, while Jaishankar said India remains in touch with both Russia and Ukraine to support peace efforts. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Trump threatens to hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain 'very soon'. Why the US wants to target it?
World | Sep 05, 2026, 07:15 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has warned that Iran's Pickaxe Mountain would be targeted by the American military 'very soon', while reiterating that the Middle East would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.
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Economic, military and covert measures: Vance on tools in Trump's 'toolkit' to deal with Iran
World | Sep 04, 2026, 06:46 AM ISTSpeaking at a media briefing, US Vice President JD Vance has said that President Donald Trump has multiple options in his toolkit, including economic, military, diplomatic and covert measures, to deal with Iran, as the conflict has entered its seventh month.