Donald Trump-Xi Jinping talks: US may ease China tariffs in exchange for fentanyl chemical crackdown, says report

File photo: US President Donald Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, in 2019. (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to discuss a proposed trade framework on Thursday that could see Washington reduce tariffs on…

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India’s gold reserves: RBI gets home 64 tonnes of gold in first half of FY2026 – why move is important in era of global financial warfare

Countries around the world are growing increasingly cautious about maintaining sovereign assets abroad. (AI image) India’s gold reserves are increasingly being stored in the country – a significant move in an era where countries use financial warfare to mount pressure and settle scores. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has intensified its efforts to transfer…

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MCX trading halted! Exchange sees extended tech glitch; trading in gold and silver futures delayed

The exchange did not specify a definite schedule for resuming operations. (AI image) MCX trading glitch: The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has been hit by a serious technical disruption on Tuesday, which has resulted in an extended four-hour suspension of trading activities. This interruption has impacted futures contracts trading across essential commodities, particularly gold and…

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Trump sanctions impact on India’s Russian oil trade: Refiners stop placing new orders, await clarity; US crude imports at highest since 2022

According to the International Energy Agency, India buyd 1.9 million barrels per day during the first nine months of 2025. (AI image) Donald Trump sanctions impact: With the US and EU imposing fresh sanctions on Russian oil, Indian oil refiners have stopped any fresh orders of Russian crude. According to a Reuters report, the refiners…

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