The U.S. House of Representatives has advanced legislation aimed at tightening economic pressure on Russia, moving the measure closer to a final vote after months of debate over sanctions and presidential tariff powers. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 would give President Donald Trump expanded authority to impose tariffs of […]
The U.S. House of Representatives has advanced legislation that could give President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas, putting India and several other major Russian energy buyers in the spotlight. The measure cleared a key procedural hurdle in […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held bilateral talks in New Delhi on Friday on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit, reaffirming the resilience of the India-Russia strategic partnership amid major geopolitical and economic challenges. The meeting came less than two weeks after the two leaders met at the Shanghai […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin is confirmed to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, while Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to travel to India with a delegation of about 400 officials, according to reports citing Indian officials familiar with preparations. Xi Visit Would Mark Significant Thaw If confirmed, Xi’s trip […]
India is seeking to steer BRICS toward a more pragmatic and economically focused agenda as it prepares to host the group’s 18th leaders’ summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, 2026. The approach reflects New Delhi’s effort to strengthen the Global South while avoiding turning the expanded bloc into an explicitly anti-Western alliance. India Pushes […]