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The Caucasus: Trump claims “historic” peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan

August 9, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Armenia and Azerbaijan have committed to a lasting peace after decades of conflict, US President Donald Trump said on Friday as he hosted the leaders of the South Caucasus rivals at a White House signing event. However, the fine print and binding nature of the deal between the long-time foes—Christian-majority […]

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Operation Sindoor: India shot down six Pak aircrafts, says IAF chief

August 9, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Almost two months after India paused the ongoing Operation Sindoor at the request of Pakistan, Indian Air Force chief A P Singh revealed that five Pakistani fighter jets and one aircraft were taken down, the media reported on Saturday. This was like India laying to rest the Balakot ghost. India […]

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Roving Periscope: On Ukraine, Trump to meet Putin in Alaska on August 15

August 9, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Hoping to push for a ceasefire in Europe’s longest conflict after the Second World War, ongoing in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska, the territory Moscow ‘sold’ to Washington in October 1867 for USD 7.2 million, and which Russia […]

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Balancing act: Trying to reset relations, China welcomes PM Modi for SCO Summit

August 8, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: A day after criticizing the US for high tariffs on Indian imports, China has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, to be held in Tianjin city on August 31 and September 1, as Beijing seeks closer ties with New Delhi amid fast-changing geopolitical landscape. […]

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Energy: Without Russian crude, India’s oil bill could go up by USD 12 bn

August 8, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Although India has diversified its crude suppliers across 40 countries, to cut down its energy dependence on the Middle East and Russia, reduced access to discounted Russian crude and potential global price hikes could still raise costs, the media reported on Friday. India’s crude oil import bill could increase by […]

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Roving Periscope: Now, Rubio claims the US was “involved directly” in ending Indo-Pak war!

August 8, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Despite India asserting that it will not compromise on its national interests under any circumstances, US President Donald Trump hopes to get New Delhi sign on his dotted tariff lines by applying pressure tactics—saying no negotiations with India until the tariff issue is resolved. Using ‘pressure points,’ he muddied waters […]

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Putin: The Russian President may visit India “soon”

August 7, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Amid the ongoing geopolitical churning and matchmaking attempts, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India soon, the media reported on Thursday. US President Donald Trump and Putin are also likely to meet “soon” to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine. India’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, who is […]

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Ukraine: Trump and Putin may meet in the “coming days,” says the Kremlin

August 7, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Amid the US-led multilateral tariff war worldwide, Russia on Thursday said its President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump have agreed to meet in the “coming days,” to discuss the Ukraine issue. A summit between the two leaders was set for the “coming days”, with the two sides […]

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Make in America: Trump threatens 100% tariff on imported computer chips as well

August 7, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 100 percent tariff on imported computer chips and semiconductors, raising fears of higher prices of electronics, vehicles, and appliances, the media reported on Thursday. His announcement after a meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook and signals a major shift from the Biden-era […]