Three Chinese coast guard vessels were being monitored in the waters off remote islands in the northern Philippines near Taiwan, maritime officials in Manila said on Friday.

India faces a potential $9-12 billion increase in crude oil import expenses if it halts Russian oil purchases due to potential tariffs. While India has diversified its oil sources, Russian oil accounts for a significant portion of its imports. Trump’s tariffs aim to pressure Russia over the Ukraine war, creating a complex situation for India’s energy security and trade relations.

AIMIM chief Owaisi criticised Israeli PM Netanyahu for advising PM Modi on Trump, calling him a “war criminal” responsible for Palestinian genocide in Gaza.