The passage of the Russian sanctions bill gives US President Donald Trump the power to impose 100 per cent tariffs on India and other Russian oil buyers. Will he use it?

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Social media has erupted over unverified claims that Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa are sick. But why did the Ministry of External Affairs step in to debunk these rumours?

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The German sportswear giant, in a major round of layoffs, has slashed roles in its technology team in Gurugram, India. Those affected include software engineers, data scientists and data engineers. Adidas has not disclosed the scale of job cuts.

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Saudi Arabia has asked the United Kingdom, France, and Egypt to provide air-defence support as the kingdom runs low on interceptor missiles.

https://www.firstpost.com/world/saudi-arabia-houthi-attacks-trump-europe-partners-mecca-agreement-pakistan-turkey-us-iran-war-west-asia-conflict-14046630.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

After the sanctions bill passed in the House, the Democrat Richard Blumenthal was quick to warn India and China with "clean up your act," a remark. Blumenthal and the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham jointly led the effort to push a bipartisan sanctions framework.

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The 81st UNGA is scheduled to take place next week and will unfold against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in West Asia between Iran and the US.

https://www.firstpost.com/world/us-approves-visas-for-pezeshkian-and-top-iranian-officials-to-attend-unga-amid-west-asia-crisis-14046740.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

A boardroom battle has erupted after the Tata Sons board decided to reappoint N Chandrasekaran. But why has Noel Tata opposed the move?

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/tata-sons-vs-tata-trusts-n-chandrasekaran-noel-tata-listing-analysis-14046754.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Pakistan Army has signed a drone deal with US firm Powerus, which is linked through its investment structure to Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump. What does the agreement include, and why is Islamabad looking beyond China for defence technology?

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Pakistan has banned the purchase of new vehicles, ordered that weddings have only one dish, and barred foreign travel for government officials. Here’s why.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/pakistan-fuel-crisis-austerity-measures-ban-vehicle-purchase-limited-wedding-menu-west-asia-conflict-oil-14046802.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

HAL handing over Tejas trainers, HTT-40 basic trainers and Dhruv NG civil helicopters is a major boost to India’s indigenous aerospace ambitions. Here’s what the three platforms mean for military training, combat readiness and civil aviation.

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A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped and murdered in Delhi by four people, including three minors. She was stabbed to death, and her body was dumped in an open field.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/hand-severed-body-eaten-by-dogs-how-delhi-teens-gangrape-and-murder-unfolded-14046830.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Looking for a weekend watch? Why not Netflix’s ‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’? It revisits the real-life story of the 32-year-old woman who was accused of killing her father and stepmother with a hatchet over 130 years ago.

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Donald Trump is about to sign into law a bill that allows for tariffs to the tune of 100% on India for the purchase of Russian oil. But the bill exempts low-enriched uranium from any punitive measures. Why?

https://www.firstpost.com/world/trump-wants-india-to-stop-buying-russian-oil-but-us-keeps-importing-russian-uranium-14046894.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Howard Graham Buffett has taken on one of the most unusual assignments of his life, which is succeeding his father, Warren Buffett, as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. Unlike his father, the 71-year-old did not build his career around investing and began farming in Nebraska in 1977.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/meet-warren-buffetts-son-howard-buffett-farmer-philanthropist-and-now-berkshire-chairman-14046935.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Donald Trump said the agreement had no expiry and that US adversaries would require Washington's approval for sensitive investments in Greenland.

https://www.firstpost.com/world/us-denmark-greenland-reach-deal-to-expand-american-military-presence-on-the-island-trump-says-14046956.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

For someone seeking Indian citizenship, living in the country for years, owning property, having an Aadhaar card or even becoming emotionally attached to India does not, by itself, create a legal claim to citizenship. The path to citizenship depends on many factors.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/how-easy-or-difficult-is-it-to-become-an-indian-citizen-explained-14046431.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Washington confirms weapons in orbit as India accelerates its 52-satellite shield, and a Pakistani warship rams an Indian Navy vessel. Firstpost's Weekly Defence Dispatch has the full picture.

https://www.firstpost.com/india/weekly-defence-dispatch-us-confirms-space-weapons-india-builds-its-orbital-shield-pakistani-warship-rams-indian-navy-vessel-and-more-14046992.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said it is taking legal action against Nestlé India after finding that a baby food sample violated quality standards and two other infant nutrition products flouted promotional norms. The food giant outright rejected the non-compliance charge.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/after-maggi-in-the-soup-has-nestle-missed-the-formula-for-baby-food-in-india-14046990.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

A false report nearly prompted the US military to intercept a Chinese vessel in West Asia. It falsely claimed that the ship was carrying components linked to a nuclear weapons programme.

https://www.firstpost.com/world/ai-generated-intelligence-report-nearly-triggered-us-china-military-confrontation-report-says-14047002.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

There's a sharp rise in hostility against Indians in the American state of Texas as reflected through Republican nominee Bo French's remarks. Here's more on this and other big world news in our weekly wrap.

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Will UPI payments no longer be free? That’s the question everyone’s been asking after the government introduced new a MDR, which will come into effect from October 15.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/word-of-the-week-is-mdr-the-new-0-4-fee-on-upi-transactions-that-has-got-everyone-talking-14046620.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social