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India–Russia ties face tough test under US pressure

India–Russia ties face tough test under US pressure

India emerged as a major buyer of Russian oil after the start of the Ukraine war, providing Moscow with a crucial export market as Europe sharply reduced purchases

Asia
France's Macron meets Xi for Ukraine, trade talks

France's Macron meets Xi for Ukraine, trade talks

The trip is Macron’s fourth to China since he became president in 2017

Europe
EU pushes to end its dependence on China for rare earths

EU pushes to end its dependence on China for rare earths

Europe's plan is expected to push for faster joint purchasing of critical raw materials

Middle East
Israel says remains Hamas handed over on Tuesday are not those of a Gaza hostage

Israel says remains Hamas handed over on Tuesday are not those of a Gaza hostage

Hamas hands over remains described by the Red Cross as those of one of the last two deceased hostages still in Gaza

North America
US immigration crackdown begins in New Orleans

US immigration crackdown begins in New Orleans

Action in New Orleans follows an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina