The architects behind Ukraine’s audacious “Operation Spiderweb” attack studied drug cartels to plan how to smuggle drones into Russia, Kyiv’s security service chief said.
Vasyl Malyuk, head of Ukraine’s internal…
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Zelensky says "we will not leave Donbass" and rules out land swap with Russia
Kyiv [Ukraine], August 13 (ANI): Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has ruled out any voluntary withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from territories still under Kyiv’s control in Donbass, dismissing suggestions they could be part of a potential…
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UN chief puts Israel, Russia "on notice" over alleged sexual violence by armed forces
New York [US], August 13 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has put Israel and Russia ‘on notice’ that their armed forces and security personnel could be listed among parties ‘credibly suspected’ of committing sexual…
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India "a bit recalcitrant", says US Treasury Secretary on trade talks amid Trump's tariff concerns
Washington DC [US], August 13 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday (local time) stated that India has been headstrong in their trade negotiations with the US, noting that New Delhi has been ‘a bit recalcitrant’, days after US…
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Israeli PM Netanyahu vows to ‘finish the job’ against Hamas
JERUSALEM, Israel: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week forcefully defended a newly expanded military campaign in Gaza, describing it as essential to “finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas” despite mounting criticism both…
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Global economy in major problem if Russian oil exports disrupt, India's impact limited to USD 5bn annually: Report
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): If Russian oil exports were to be disrupted, it could create a major problem for the global economy, however, for India, the impact is expected to be limited, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.
The report…
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Zelensky refuses to leave Donbass
Ceding territory to Russia would only lead to a new war, the Ukrainian leader claims
Ukrainian troops will not leave the territories they still control in Donbass voluntarily, Ukraine’s leader Vladimir Zelensky has said, dismissing the suggestions…
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US suspects Russian involvement in breach of Federal Court filing system
Moscow [Russia], August 13 (ANI): Investigators have found evidence suggesting Russia’s involvement in a recent breach of the US federal court document system, which contained highly sensitive records with information that could reveal sources…
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Rupee-rouble rule: What RBI move means for Russia trade
A host of measures have been taken by govt and RBI in recent days to ease rupee-rouble trade. TOI takes a look at the steps:Why is there a buzz around rupee-rouble trade again?Days after Trump announced higher tariffs for India, RBI on Aug 5…
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Daily World Briefing, Aug. 13
Netanyahu says partial Gaza ceasefire deal no longer possible
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he believes the prospects for a partial ceasefire and hostage-release deal with Hamas are no longer possible.
In an interview with…
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