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G7 Tightens Grip, Russian Diamonds Face Import Ban Amidst New Sanctions

In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the 12th package of sanctions over the import of Russian diamonds into G7 countries and restrictions on deliveries of diamonds to the European Union came into effect today, Russian News agency TASS reported on Monday. It said in its report that G7 nations announced the introduction […]

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India Defends Russian Oil Imports, Citing Market Stability, Consumer Benefit

In the face of international scrutiny, India has staunchly defended its substantial purchases of Russian crude oil since the onset of the Ukraine war. A recent report from a parliamentary panel highlighted that all import deals were executed within the scope of Western sanctions imposed on Moscow for its involvement in the conflict, as per […]

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Huawei Defies Odds, Expected Revenue Above $98 Bn On 9% YoY Growth

Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies is reportedly expected to exceed its revenue by USD 98.5 billion for 2023, indicating a 9 per cent YoY revenue growth from last year, according to a media report on Friday. The forecast further suggested Huawei’s rebounding after US sanctions in 2019 that damaged some of its business lines. The […]

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G7 To Announce Ban On Russian Diamond

A G7 statement announcing a ban on imports of Russian diamonds is expected by the end of this month, followed closely by a proposal for the European Union’s 12th package of sanctions on Russia, diplomatic sources said. “We now need the final blessing of the G7 before then translating these elements in legal texts at […]

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India’s July Russian Oil Imports Drops; Saudi Imports Fall To Two-and-half-year Low

India’s July crude oil imports from Russia dipped for the first time in nine months, while inbound shipments from Saudi Arabia tumbled to their lowest in 2-1/2 years following OPEC+ cuts, tanker data from trade and industry sources showed. Both China and India, the world’s biggest and third-biggest oil importers, cut imports from Russia and […]

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US Hopes India Will Continue To Buy Russian Oil Within Price Cap

White House National Security Council (NSC) Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said on Tuesday said that it is up to India to decide to buy Russian oil and hoped that India will continue to buy Russian oil in keeping within the price cap. Speaking on the price cap on Russian oil, Kirby said, “The […]

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