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Last week the European Commission said it was preparing to introduce tariffs on Russian oil imports entering the EU through Hungary and Slovakia.It comes as US President Donald Trump has piled pressure on NATO members to stop buying Russian energy, in a bid to end the Russia-Ukraine war. At the UN last week he said, “They’re funding the war against themselves. Who the hell ever heard of that one?” Trump was referring to the more-than one billion euros ($1.35bn) EU countries are still paying to Russia each month for fossil fuels.In this explainer, Al Jazeera outlines the latest figures on…

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has assured that the acquisition of land for the expansion of the Kannur international airport runway to 4,000 metres will be fast-tracked. The assurance came in response to a petition submitted by CPI(M) leaders on Thursday (October 2, 2025). The process of acquiring 245.32 acres of land at Keezhalur and Kanad is under way, with the valuation of agricultural trees and buildings nearing completion. An 11(1) notification for the acquisition was issued on October 22, 2018. Officials said a 19(1) notification would be issued once the compensation fund is deposited in the Collector’s account. The…

‘Opalite,’ the third track in Taylor Swift’s new album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’, has caught a lot of lot of Swifties’ attention over the unusual choice of title. Starting off with, “I had a bad habit/ Of missing lovers past,” the song evidently talks about eventually finding the right person after a series of hard separations. But why is it called ‘Opalite?’ Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift after Chiefs’ last Super Bowl win.(AFP) As for the word’s literal meaning, Opalite is a man-made glass that mimics the appearance of natural opal, i.e. luminesces. However, for Taylor Swift, the song…

NewsFeedThe Marinette is the final vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla still heading towards Gaza after Israel intercepted nearly 40 others. The Polish-flagged boat is expected to be stopped within hours.Published On 3 Oct 20253 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share

Gold prices fell ₹643 to ₹1,16,945 per 10 grams in futures trade on Friday (October 3, 2025), retreating from record high as investors booked profits amid caution over the US government shutdown and Fed policy outlook.On the MCX, gold futures for December delivery declined ₹643 or 0.55% to ₹1,16,945 per 10 grams in a turnover of 15,733 lots, snapping a five-day winning streak.On Wednesday, the contract had scaled a lifetime high of ₹1,18,444 per 10 grams.Similarly, the February 2026 contract for the yellow metal futures depreciated by ₹646 or 0.54% to ₹1,18,213 per 10 grams. In the previous session, the…

Pt. Chhannulal Mishra classical vocalist, performing at Thumri Festival at Kamani Auditorium in Delhi on September 01, 2017. | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Thumri fell silent on Thursday (October 2, 2025) as Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, the most mellifluous exponent of the semi-classical art form, passed on due to age-related ailments. Rising from a modest background, Pandit Mishra found his voice on the ghats of Benaras, and his gravelly timbre represented the sacred confluence of the cosmic naad of Lord Shiva’s damru and the serenity of Ganga. The amalgamation of the Kirana and Benaras Gharana would scratch and soothe the…

K.L. Rahul celebrates his century on day 2 of the first Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad on October 3, 2025. | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji KL Rahul struck his 11th Test ton and second at home after nine years as India reached 218/3 at lunch against the West Indies on the second day of the opening Test in Ahmedabad on Friday (October 3, 2025). Skipper Shubman Gill (50) perished after completing his half-century but India were comfortably ahead by 56 runs at the break. Rahul batted with resolve and also had his share of luck early in the day when an…

FILE PHOTO: Apple said that it had removed ICEBlock, the most popular ICE-tracking app, and other similar apps from its App Store after it was contacted by President Trump’s administration. | Photo Credit: Reuters Apple said on Thursday that it had removed ICEBlock, the most popular ICE-tracking app, and other similar apps from its App Store after it was contacted by President Donald Trump’s administration.The app alerts users to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in their area. ICE has been a central part of Trump’s hardline immigration agenda and its agents have regularly raided and arrested migrants. The Justice Department…

FILE – An aircraft of India’s budget airline IndiGo is serviced at Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore, India, Sept. 16, 2022. Rafiq Maqbool/AP hide caption toggle caption Rafiq Maqbool/AP BEIJING — India and China plan to resume direct flights between some of their cities after a five-year suspension as the relations between the two countries begin to thaw, Indian authorities announced Thursday. Direct flights between the two countries were suspended during the Covid pandemic in 2020 and did not resume as Beijing and New Delhi engaged in prolonged border tensions. Flights between designated cities will resume by late October subject…

POST US tariffs, the Centre’s message to exporters has been to try and hold on to their market share in the US. Two key economic ministries — finance and commerce — met exporters across key affected sectors, and suggested relief measures similar to those put in place during Covid, to tide over the current crisis.But no succour has been forthcoming with weeks passing by since the reciprocal tariffs and secondary tariffs kicked in, and exporters are now beginning to feel the pain. Sources in the economic ministries said letters and enquiries from exporters have resulted in increased discomfiture. Having led…