Speaking to reporters at his Oval Office on Wednesday, October 15, he said the US was “not happy” that India was buying Russian crude, arguing such purchases helped finance President Vladimir Putin’s war.
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Trump asserts “strong dollar policy”, threatens tariffs on BRICS-linked nations
The BRICS nations have voiced serious concerns about the rise of unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures which distort trade.
Hamas executes 7 in public, aiming to retake control over Gaza Strip
Hamas gunmen publicly executed at least seven people in Gaza this week, even as a new ceasefire agreement with Israel took effect.
Sri Lankan PM Harini Aamarasuriya, a Hindu College alumnus, to visit India on October 16 to strengthen bilateral ties
Sri Lankan PM Harini Aamarasuriya will visit India for her maiden trip to the neighbouring nation since taking charge of the office on October 16
Bangladesh garments factory fire leaves 16 dead
At least 16 people died after a massive fire broke out at a garments factory and a chemical warehouse in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina ousted in military coup after weeks of Gen Z protests
Rajoelina’s fall capped weeks of Gen Z-led protests that started over persistent electricity and water outages but snowballed into demonstrations of frustration with the government and Rajoelina’s leadership.
Indonesia raises alert to highest level after Mount Lewotobi’s powerful eruption
The eruption, which lasted around nine minutes, took place at 1:35 a.m. local time in East Nusa Tenggara province, according to a statement from the country’s Geological Agency. Officials said the volcano had also erupted earlier in the night, spewing ash about nine kilometres high.
Hamas captured Nepali student Bipin Joshi now confirmed dead
A Nepali student, who was held captive by Hamas, has now been confirmed dead
Madagascar President flees country after military, Gen Z rebellion
Rajoelina called for dialogue “to find a way out of this situation” and said the constitution should be respected. He did not say how he left Madagascar or where he was, but a report claimed he was flown out of the country on a French military plane.
Massive fire destroys 400-year-old Bernaga Monastery in northern Italy, 21 nuns evacuated
At least 21 nuns were evacuated after a massive fire broke out at the 400-year-old Bernaga Monastery in northern Italy on Saturday
