Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on India due to its continued purchase of Russian crude oil, despite prior warnings. Trump stated India is ‘fuelling the war machine’ and expressed dissatisfaction with the trade relationship. India’s foreign ministry has defended its position, citing national interests and accusing the US and EU of hypocrisy in their own dealings with Russia.

On seeing the Shinde family, the first question PM Narendra Modi asked was: “Where is the special guest?” Senior Shinde told the PM that Rudransh wanted “a fighter plane”

Marcos confirmed that Philippines is in the process of procuring additional BrahMos missiles, citing the recent tensions with China at the disputed South China Sea.