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13.02 / 03:49

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Trump 's claim that he once told a NATO ally that he would encourage Russia «to do whatever the hell they want» to «delinquent» members of the group sent shockwaves through Europe over the weekend. But in Washington, most Republicans downplayed or defended remarks that seemed to invite Russian aggression.

13.02 / 03:11

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sanctions, trade restrictions are proposed to be imposed on the listed companies. Besides this, the EU has recommended sanctions on over 110 individuals and entities, forming part of a broader package commemorating two years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Also Read | European Union looking to sanction Indian and Chinese firms over Russia dealings, says report The listed companies are primarily engaged in technology and electronics, as per the report.

13.02 / 01:51

Trade War electronic reports Relationships European Union looking to sanction Indian and Chinese firms over Russia dealings, says report

European Union (EU) has put forward new trade restrictions targeting approximately two dozen companies, including one from India and three from China, accused of backing Russia's war in Ukraine, as per a Bloomberg report. The listed companies, mainly involved in technology and electronics, are accused of contributing to Russia's military and technological capabilities. The document highlights their alleged role in advancing Russia's defence and security sector.

12.02 / 21:19

security wellness Bill President US Senate forges ahead on 'enormously high stakes' Ukraine, Israel aid

By Richard Cowan and Patricia Zengerle

12.02 / 17:19

COST Bill Department Courts Russian oligarch’s seized yacht costs $7 million a year to maintain, US says

New York: The U.S. government said it is spending more than $7 million a year to maintain a superyacht it seized from a sanctioned Russian oligarch, and urged a judge to let it auction the vessel before a dispute over its ownership is resolved. Authorities in Fiji seized the 348-foot (106-meter), $300 million Amadea in May 2022, pursuant to a U.S.

12.02 / 17:19

COST Citi Target BLOCK Highways Latin Mint Primer: From Europe to India, why are farmers angry?

Mint explains: Beginning January, farmers from several member-nations of the European Union (EU)—Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland and Spain—invaded cities with their tractors, burning tyres, dumping manure, raiding supermarkets, blocking access to ports and highways and choking city centres. They are protesting subsidy cuts, high energy prices, cheap grain imports from Ukraine, beef imports from Latin America, growing clout of big agribusiness and climate policies limiting the use of chemical inputs. It is a profitability crisis—due to higher farming costs and low produce prices.

12.02 / 16:11

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markets. Brent crude futures were down 54 cents, or about 0.7%, at $81.65 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures slipped 32 cents, also about 0.4%, to $76.52 a barrel at 1426 GMT.

12.02 / 15:55

UPS CEO WhatsApp country reports International India's cooking oil imports in Jan down by 28% y-o-y, says SEA

India's edible oil imports in January declined by 28% year-on-year, largely because of carry-over stock from the previous year, according to the Solvent Extractors' Association (SEA). Increase in international prices of palm oil and the upcoming harvest of mustard crop are some of the other reasons that led to cut in the country’s cooking oil imports. According to SEA, import of cooking oil in January 2024--reported at little more than 12 lakh tonnes--is down by 28% compared with January 2023.

12.02 / 07:35

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Ukraine since the Russian invasion on February 24, 2022, tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians have lost their lives. The exact number of casualties is impossible to establish, with both sides giving little information about their losses, to avoid undermining morale among the troops and wider public. The UN's human rights office said in mid-January it had confirmed the deaths of 10,382 civilians in Ukraine and a further 19,659 injured since Russia's invasion but that the real number was likely higher.

12.02 / 04:29

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Like most years, this year too commenced with the global business and intellectual elite making their way to the World Economic Forum at Davos this January in an attempt to demystify the world around and provide some answers to the challenges that abound. But by the time the Davos spectacle came to an end, there were more questions than answers for the world at large.

12.02 / 00:17

security President country Ex-PM Alexander Stubb wins Finnish presidency, narrowly defeating former top diplomat Pekka Haavisto

1,340-kilometer (832-mile) border with Russia. Unlike in most European countries, the president of Finland holds executive power in formulating foreign and security policy together with the government, especially concerning countries outside the European Union such as the United States, Russia and China.

11.02 / 14:55

security SpaceX War Battlefield country reports Russia using Musk’s Starlink at the front line, says Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine—Russian forces are using SpaceX’s satellite internet system near the front line in occupied parts of Ukraine, Kyiv’s military intelligence agency said, potentially undercutting a major battlefield advantage for Kyiv’s army. Access to the system, known as Starlink, has allowed front-line Ukrainian forces to communicate via secure internet chat apps, allowing them to stay in contact without relying on cell or radio signals, which are easier to intercept.

11.02 / 13:31

Bill President War show reports testing US Senate faces new test on Ukraine aid bill

By David Morgan

11.02 / 13:31

Waters security Election Bill reports Trump-backing US Senate Republicans souring on longtime leader McConnell

By David Morgan

11.02 / 10:35

President War country reports rights International Ukrainian President Zelenskyy takes command of country's armed forces amid escalating military tensions

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced General Valerii Zaluzhnyi as the head of Ukraine's armed forces, marking a significant shift in the country's military leadership amid ongoing tensions with Russia, reported CNN. Speculation was rife for over a week before Zelenskyy's announcement on February 8, reflecting the strained relationship between him and Zaluzhnyi over recent months. The change comes at a crucial moment in the war with Russia, with Ukrainian units facing challenges along various fronts, particularly in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. Shortages of ammunition and experienced personnel have added to the complexities faced by Ukrainian forces, as per CNN.

11.02 / 05:25

UPS FIVE Southern information testing Fearing Russia, the Baltic states improve their defences

ramp up arms production. Baltic leaders have emphasised that even small Russian advances could be existentially threatening to their states. “It cannot be ruled out that within a three to five year period, Russia will test Article 5 and NATO’s solidarity," warned Troels Lund Poulsen, Denmark’s defence minister, on February 9th.

11.02 / 05:25

UPS Remark President War country ‘I'd encourage Russia to attack any member nation,’ says Donald Trump amidst NATO, Ukraine aid

Donald Trump, is increasingly adopting a stance of disengagement. Trump has expressed doubts regarding aid to Ukraine and has been critical of NATO, often arguing that it is unfair for the United States to be obligated to defend other members of the 31-nation alliance. On Saturday, he took his stance further, stating that he would “encourage" Russia to attack any member nation that had not fulfilled its financial obligations.

11.02 / 04:57

Bill President War country Trump threatens to 'encourage' attack of NATO members behind on payments

White House hopeful Donald Trump said on Saturday he would «encourage» Russia to attack members of NATO who had not met their financial obligations, his most extreme broadside against the military alliance he has long expressed skepticism about. With US lawmakers debating new aid for Ukraine ahead of the second anniversary of Russia's invasion, the former president has repeatedly said it was unfair to commit the United States to defending NATO's 30 other member nations.

11.02 / 03:15

Target Election Death Bill Celebrity Donald Trump cheers border bill collapse, vows 'deportation operation'

White House hopeful Donald Trump on Saturday celebrated the collapse of legislation targeting the migrant crisis on the US-Mexico border, while vowing that, if reelected, he would carry out a massive "deportation operation" on his first day in office. The death of the bipartisan bill in the US Senate this week highlights the ex-president's iron grip on the Republican Party, as he is keen to deny Biden a win on the hot topic of immigration.

10.02 / 18:17

CEO Allianz pandemic President country innovations Schools ET Now GBS 2024: Work-life balance top priority of young workers over being a CEO

young workers prioritise work-life-balance over being a chief executive, said Tapan Singhel, chief executive, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance at the summit on Saturday during a panel discussion on «Power Shifts to Profits: The Age of Meritocracy». «Being a CEO is not their (young people's) life anymore,» he added, and there has been a generational transition from the concept of "work is worship" towards work-life balance. He mentioned Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy's comments on working 70 hours a week, while pointing out that developed countries like Germany are experimenting with a four-day work week. «Most young workers consider work life balance important, » Singhel said.

10.02 / 05:23

UPS Man Election President War The real message of Vladimir Putin’s chat with Tucker Carlson

congressional Republicans have held up further support for Kyiv, mindful of the presidential election this November and Donald Trump’s candidacy in it. A Trumpist provocateur and host on Fox News until he was sacked last year, Mr Carlson gave Mr Putin lots of chances to stir up American politics. For a supposed sorcerer of electoral interference, the president did a poor job.

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