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                                                     Displaced people walk outside a school-turned-shelter, in Beirut Tens of thousands of Lebanese civilians have been forced into shelters after what officials described as “unprecedented” evacuation warnings issued by the Israeli military. Local authorities estimate that around 100,000 people have fled their homes in southern Lebanon within a short period, seeking safety in schools, public buildings, and makeshift community centers. The warnings follow a sharp escalation in cross‑border hostilities, with Israeli forces expanding the areas they instructed residents to evacuate. Lebanese municipalities and humanitarian groups say the pace and scale of displacement have overwhelmed available shelter capacity, leaving many families without adequate access to food, medical care, or basi...
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Tariff Tensions Rise as Trump Targets India Over Russian Oil Trade

 

                                     Donald Trump hosted Narendra Modi at the White House in February.

Trump Threatens Major Tariff Hike on India for Buying Russian Oil

In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to "substantially" increase tariffs on India due to its continued import of Russian oil. The warning, posted on Trump’s Truth Social platform, accuses India of profiting from the Ukraine conflict by purchasing discounted Russian crude and reselling it on the open market.

India, now one of the largest buyers of Russian oil, has defended its actions, citing energy security and market stability. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs responded sharply, calling the threat “unjustified and unreasonable,” and pointing out that the U.S. itself continues to trade with Russia despite sanctions.

Trump’s remarks come just days after he imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods and hinted at further penalties tied to India’s defense and energy ties with Moscow. He also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not halting Russian oil imports, despite growing pressure from Washington.

India’s foreign ministry emphasized that its oil purchases were a response to global supply disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine, and that its refineries operate independently, sourcing crude based on price and availability. Analysts warn that even symbolic tariff hikes could disrupt financing and insurance for Indian refiners, complicating access to discounted Russian oil.

As the August 8 deadline looms for Russia to agree to a ceasefire or face broader sanctions, Trump’s aggressive stance signals a renewed fusion of geopolitics and trade policy. Whether India will alter its energy strategy remains uncertain, but officials have reiterated their commitment to safeguarding national interests and economic security.


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