Putin-Modi summit in India amid US trade pressure – latest updates
Two leaders are due to hold defence and trade talks on Friday, against the backdrop of the Ukraine war, which has seen the US hit India with tariffs over its continued purchases of Russian oilAnalysis: Putin and Modi to meet amid politically treacherous times for Russia and IndiaThe two leaders are meeting against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop, and analysts have emphasised the significance of the Russian president travelling to India, both as a symbol of the enduring relationship between the countries and as a message that neither would be cowed by US pressure amid the Ukraine war. Hannah Ellis-Petersen and Pjotr Sauer have assessed what is at stake for both countries here.Vladimir Putin was given a cordial greeting on Thursday night at Palam air base in New Delhi. Here are some images from the welcoming ceremony. Continue reading...
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Deep-sea mining tests impact over a third of seabed animals - scientists
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Ukrainian diver Lyskun switches allegiance to Russia, loses all medals
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Japan, China continue to spar at UN over Takaichi remarks on Taiwan
Fallout continues after prime minister said use of force against Taiwan would be 'survival threatening' for Japan.
Australia hails ‘shared vision’, as defence minister set to visit Japan
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Gaps in UK migration statistics hamper public debate and policy decisions, study shows
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China, France pledge cooperation as Xi joins Macron in trip to Chengdu
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