United States President Donald Trump has backed a powerful new bipartisan bill aimed at punishing countries that continue to buy Russian oil, according to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. The proposed legislation would give Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 500 percent on imports from nations doing business with Russia’s energy sector. China and India are expected to be among the most impacted.
08 January,2026 03:15 PM IST
Russia says at least 27 people were killed after a Ukrainian drone strike allegedly hit a café and hotel in the Russian-occupied village of Khorly in Ukraine’s Kherson region during New Year celebrations. Russian authorities claim civilians, including children, were among the victims and have opened a terrorism investigation into the incident.
03 January,2026 02:10 AM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin alleges a Ukrainian drone attack on his Novgorod residence, sending shockwaves across global political circles. U.S. President Trump reacts sharply to the claims, expressing anger while questioning the authenticity of the reported strike. The early-morning alert from Putin has intensified the atmosphere at Mar-a-Lago, highlighting rising tensions between the world’s superpowers. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses the alleged strike as a fabricated narrative, challenging Russia’s account of ninety-one drones launched toward Novgorod. WATCH
31 December,2025 11:06 PM IST
Here, we unpack Russia’s latest ultimatum demanding Ukraine’s full military withdrawal from Donbas, a warning framed as the final path to “peace” or the start of fresh territorial losses. With the Kremlin refusing to comment on the region’s economic future, nuclear security in Zaporizhzhia, or wider territorial intentions, the uncertainty around Eastern Europe’s political stability continues to escalate. WATCH
31 December,2025 10:58 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
