Treasury hunt for Russian oil sanction violators on seas intensifies

A Russian-chartered oil tanker in the sea off Morocco in an area identified by maritime technology company Windward as a hub for smuggling oil. Europa Press | Getty Images The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced three vessels and shipping companies being sanctioned for violating the Russian oil sanctions on … Read more

Global rice markets are in crisis amid ‘artificial’ shortage

Rice is a crucial staple for over half the global population and the world is bracing for its most significant shortage in 20 years. India’s export ban on rice is reverberating through global rice markets, threatening food security if developing nations cannot afford or access rice. “The only shortage out there right now would really … Read more

India’s ‘freedom’ takes priority over being a U.S. ally: Suppose tank 

India’s relationship with the USA is the strongest it has been in years. U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are set to satisfy for one more bilateral assembly later Friday on the Group of 20 summit in New Delhi, after a number of one-on-one conferences earlier this 12 months. Regardless of … Read more

Can costly, American-made weapons like F-16s flip the tide in Ukraine’s battle towards Russia?

The Ukrainian counteroffensive that launched in June towards Moscow’s invasion has run right into a Russian wall.  Within the run-up to the Ukrainian push, weapons from Western allies — corresponding to tanks, artillery and different gear — poured into Ukraine. Regardless of some small good points, Ukrainian forces have but to see a big breakthrough, … Read more

U.S. and India set to announce flurry of offers on protection, chips, AI

U.S. President Joe Biden and First Girl Jill Biden (L) greet India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives on the South Portico of the White Home in Washington, DC on June 21, 2023. Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty Photographs The U.S. and India are set to announce a slew of protection and know-how … Read more