Russia oil trade: India imported €144 billion worth of crude since start of Ukraine war; second-largest buyer after China

India has imported around 144 billion euros’ worth of crude oil from Russia since the start of the Ukraine war, making it the second-largest buyer after China, according to estimates by European think tank Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).According to news agency PTI, CREA said Russia has earned nearly 1 trillion…

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Indian banks set for stronger footing: Fitch flags regulatory reforms, reduced risks; growth opportunities remain robust

Indian banks are likely to benefit from enhanced regulatory oversight by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and a more robust supervisory toolkit, which should lower systemic risks and improve the sector’s operating environment, global rating agency Fitch said in a report.Fitch noted that these regulatory shifts, combined with strong economic growth prospects and reduced…

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China–Japan row: Beijing bans exports of dual-use goods to Tokyo amid Taiwan-related tensions; cites national security concerns

File photo: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi (Picture credit: AP) China on Tuesday banned exports of dual-use goods that can serve both civilian and military purposes to Japan, a move that comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries over Taiwan.In a statement, China’s commerce ministry said exports of such items…

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US economy outlook: Trump’s tariffs spared Americans in 2025 — but how will 2026 feel?

Americans may have enjoyed some short-term relief in 2025, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs did not immediately drive up living costs. But for 2026 could bring a different picture, economists have warned, with prices expected to rise as businesses start passing the additional tariff costs on to consumers.Last year, United States collected $187 billion more…

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Suspicious timing! Mystery trader makes $436,000 predicting Maduro’s capture by US – did the bettor have access to classified information?

What if someone knows what is about to happen and bets on it? This is just what many people are wondering after a mystery trader walked away with a payout of more than $436,000 from an online prediction market, after US announced the capture of Venezuela’s former President, Nicolas Maduro, according to CBS news.An anonymous…

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